HOWDY HOWDY HOWDY! WELCOME TO
The James Museum
OPEN DAILY
HOWDY HOWDY HOWDY! WELCOME TO
The James Museum
Open Daily
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Admissions discounts available to seniors, students, active military, teachers and youth under 18. Children under 6 are free.
BOOK A PRIVATE TOUR
Bring your group to explore The James Museum collection with one of our knowledgeable docents.
Location and Parking
Located in the heart of downtown St Pete at 150 Central Ave, St. Petersburg Florida. Parking available in the adjacent garage.
Become a Member
Access the galleries and special events with an annual membership.
Free Admission on Juneteenth
Thursday, June 19
We invite everyone to visit us FREE of charge on Juneteenth. Reserve your timed tickets online in advance to guarantee admission!
NOW OPEN!
THE CANYON BY CATERING BY THE FAMILY
HOURS
- Wednesday – Saturday: 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Tuesday: 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
- Closed Sunday–Monday
In partnership with Catering By The Family, one of Tampa Bay’s most respected catering companies, The Canyon features a bold menu inspired by the American West and Indigenous ingredients, featuring locally sourced components and innovative dishes.
Overseeing The Canyon is Executive Chef Zakari Davila, a Tampa native and Food Network Chopped champion.
RARE AIR: Endangered Birds, Bats, Butterflies, and Bees
May 9 – September 14, 2025
RARE AIR presents detailed illustrations of 70 endangered North American species of flight in a solo exhibition by Sarah Kaizar. Both scientifically accurate and artistically engaging, Kaizar’s art makes a strong case for urgency in protecting these vulnerable creatures, several of which make their home in Florida.
With a clear environmental message, Kaizar’s work reminds viewers of the beauty of nature—and the critical importance of conservation.
Presenting Sponsor: Mark T. & Marianne Mahaffey
This exhibition has been organized by the artist in collaboration with The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art.
Sarah Kaizar, ‘Akeke’e, 2021 Gouache, pen and ink, 20 x 16 inches. Courtesy of the artist.
Perseverance: A Woman’s Journey West
June 14 – September 28, 2025
Perseverance follows the remarkable story of Keturah Belknap, a pioneer woman who documented her family’s westward migration in the 1840s. Artist Heide Presse brings Keturah’s journal to life through sentimentalized paintings and drawings, paired with historical garments and personal artifacts. This powerful exhibition highlights themes of courage, family and the search for home—reminding us that the determination to grow, connect and persevere transcends time.
This exhibition has been organized by the artist in collaboration with The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art.
Heide Presse, Everything in its Place, 2023
programs & events calendar
Join us for wide variety of engaging programs including gallery talks, movie screenings, book club, family art workshops and more!
FROM FAR EAST TO WEST: THE CHINESE AMERICAN FRONTIER
VIRTUAL EXHIBITION
The entire From Far East to West exhibition, which was on view at The James Museum from October 14, 2023 to January 28, 2024, is now available as a virtual exhibition on our website. The virtual tour offers an immersive experience, featuring a filmed overview of the exhibition by curator Emily Kapes, as well as an interactive map.
Immerse yourself in stories of resiliency and self-determination. From the Gold Rush and the Transcontinental Railroad to the development of Chinatowns and Angel Island, the contemporary work of Chinese American artists Hung Liu (1948–2021), Mian Situ, Jie Wei Zhou and Benjamin Wu transports viewers back in time to gain insight into what life was like for early Chinese immigrants who helped build the American West.
This exhibition is organized by The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art.
Jie Wei Zhou (b. 1962), Dragon Parade, 2012, oil on linen. The Tom and Mary James Collection. © Jie Wei Zhou. Photograph by Todd Bates.
