St. Petersburg is a delightful study in color and contrasts. From the pastel pink confection of the beautifully restored Roaring ‘20s-era Vinoy Park Hotel to the ultra-modern geodesic glass domes of the Dali Museum, this sunny city on Florida’s beautiful Gulf Coast offers St. Petersburg vacationers a fascinating mix of historic elegance and modern sophistication.
As showcased in its art and architecture, St. Petersburg’s artistic breadth is as marvelously appealing as its gorgeous white sand beaches. The city offers several outstanding art museums, as well as a collection of galleries and studios in the Central Arts District west of the waterfront.
- Dali Museum. A tribute to the surreal Spanish painter, the Dali Museum showcases the artist’s work from his more traditional early days to the monumental surreal works of his final years.
- Chihuly Collection at the Morean Arts Center. An ode to the renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly, the downtown museum was built to house his immense glass installations.
- St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Arts. The museum features works by some of the world’s greatest artists, including Monet, Renoir, Cezanne and Monet, as well as a nice sculpture garden. The size and arrangement of the galleries creates a feeling of intimacy that adds to the enjoyment of the art works.
- Morean Arts Center for clay. Located in the historic Seaboard Train Station, the arts center has a display of pottery and kilns and offers potting and clay classes and workshops.
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