Safety Harbor MUseum

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The Safety Harbor Museum of Regional History came into existence on June 30, 1965 when a small group of citizens with a strong interest in local history obtained a State charter. Located in an area of placid surroundings overlooking Tampa Bay, it rests on a former Tocobaga shell mound under a canopy of oak and palm trees. The grounds are an archeological site and various excavations have yielded artifacts from Pre-historic Indians, the Spanish Contact,the Civil War and 20th Century Safety Harbor. Exhibits in the Pre-Historic Gallery trace Florida’s history from the Paleo Period with fossilized remains along with tools that the Florida's first human inhabitants used. Whole pottery vessels and large shards beautifully describe the evolution of pottery making in Florida. An eye-catching illuminated wall diorama depicts Tocobaga life atop the shell mounds. The Heritage Gallery is dedicated to the area’s pioneers, including Odet Philippe who is considered to be Pinellas County’s first non-native settler. Photographs, antique post cards, and the actual Post Office Dispatch Case tells the story of Safety Harbor’s first post office, established in 1880. Safety Harbor Museum of Regional History uses its valuable collection to illustrate and educate its visitors about the history of the Tampa Bay region from Paleo times to the 20th Century. We believe in the premise that we of today must teach those of tomorrow the lessons learned from the past. The museum is located at 329 Bayshore Blvd. South, Safety Harbor, FL. Admission is $4.00 for adults, $3.00 for seniors and children 7 through 18. Children 6 and under are free. Guided tours are available by calling (727) 726-1668.