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Exhibitions

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Art gallery interior with blue walls, wooden floor, framed paintings on the walls, and sculptures displayed on pedestals.
Art gallery interior with wooden floors, benches, sculptures, and colorful paintings displayed on beige walls under ceiling spotlights.
A museum exhibit room with dim lighting, showcasing various pieces of jewelry in glass display cases along the walls and in a central display.
A bronze sculpture of a cowboy on horseback is displayed in front of paintings in a museum gallery labeled "Cowboy Artists of America.
People walk around and view artwork and wildlife sculptures in the well-lit Wildlife Gallery, featuring wood floors and green walls, curated by the Earth & Humanity Foundation.
A modern art gallery, New West Gallery, features colorful abstract and landscape paintings on cream walls, a wooden bench in the foreground, and a tall mixed-media sculpture on the right.

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Introductory Gallery

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Showcasing sweeping landscape paintings and powerful sculptures that celebrate the land, people, and cultures of the American West.

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Early West Gallery

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Explore early Western art from 1900–1950, featuring iconic artists like Remington and Curtis alongside Native-made objects.

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Native Life Gallery

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Discover artworks inspired by Native American life from the late 1700s to 1900s, featuring narrative paintings, sculptures, and Hopi katsina carvings.

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Native Artists Gallery

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Featuring contemporary Indigenous art from the 1950s to today with vibrant works by Native artists across diverse regions of North America.

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The Jewel Box

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Discover stunning contemporary Native American jewelry.

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Frontier Gallery

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Experience the spirit of the Western frontier and the iconic cowboy through vivid artworks.

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Earth and Humanity Foundation Wildlife Gallery

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In addition to Western art, our museum collects wildlife art that spans the globe, featuring creatures of our shared Earth. Enjoy lifelike paintings and sculptures plus kid-friendly activities.

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New West Gallery

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Embrace the bold side of Western art with modern works that break tradition through abstract styles, vivid colors and contemporary influences.

Adult Program

Jamboree at The James: Route 66

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Programs

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Guided Tours: Highlights of the Collection (2026)

January 1 – April 30
Spring Break Art Camp 2026: Art Adventures
  • Youth & Family Program

Spring Break Art Camp 2026: Art Adventures

March 16 – March 20
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  • Adult Program
  • Book Club

Book Club | “Go as a River” by Shelley Read

March 19
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  • $10 Tuesday
  • Adult Program

Art Night | Easy Breezy Creations Night

March 24
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  • Adult Program
  • Discussion
  • Member Event

Members Coffee with the Curator | Emily Kapes

March 26
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  • Youth & Family Program

James Playdate | Color Safari

April 3
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  • Youth & Family Program

James Playdate | Color Safari

April 7
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  • Adult Program

Jamboree at The James: Route 66

April 11
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  • Accessibility & The Arts
  • Adult Program
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Accessibility & The Arts | Art in Mind Tour

April 12
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  • $10 Tuesday
  • Adult Program
  • Music Night

Music Night | Afro Opera

April 14
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  • Adult Program
  • Book Club

Book Club | “The Madstone” by Elizabeth Crook

April 16
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  • Accessibility & The Arts
  • Adult Program
  • Youth & Family Program

Accessibility & The Arts | Sensory-Friendly Morning

April 18
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Downtown Cleanup with Keep Pinellas Beautiful

April 18
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  • Adult Program
  • Workshop

Workshop | Collage Landscapes: Re-imagining Nature in Paper with Linda Griffin

April 18
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  • Film
  • Youth & Family Program

Family Matinee | “Disneynature: Bears” (2014)

April 25
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  • Adult Program
  • Member Event
  • Tour

Sustainer Member Event | Behind-the-Scenes Tour

April 28
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  • $10 Tuesday
  • Adult Program
  • Film

Film | “Alpha” (2018)

April 28
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  • Youth & Family Program

Homeschool Day at The James | Wolves!

May 12
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  • Youth & Family Program

Summer Art Camp 2026 | Color Splash

June 8 – June 12
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  • Youth & Family Program

Summer Art Camp 2026 | S.T.E.A.M. Spectacular

June 15 – June 19
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Member perks include free admission, discounts in the shop and café, exclusive event invites and more.

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News & Stories

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Youth & Families
Don’t Miss The James Museum at the 13th Annual Localtopia
Are you going to Localtopia this year?
Art & Artists
Ben Steele: A POP of…West!
Contemporary painter Ben Steele (b. 1977) presents a new twist on familiar subjects.
Art & Artists
The Search for the People in Edward S. Curtis’s Portraits
How a Curator turned into a Sleuth and wants your help!