What We Love About Tampa Bay History Center
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The Tampa Bay History Center is an ideal, picturesque wedding venue located on Tampa’s Riverwalk, blending modern elegance with rich, cultural history. Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, waterfront terraces, and customizable spaces, it offers a dramatic setting for ceremonies and receptions, complete with renowned catering by the Columbia Cafe.
Situated on Water Street in downtown Tampa, adjacent to Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park, the Tampa Bay History Center offers stunning waterfront and city skyline views. The venue provides indoor and outdoor options, including airy, modern indoor rooms with high ceilings and waterfront terraces perfect for ceremonies, cocktail hours, or receptions. Guests can explore the museum’s galleries, amidst exhibits detailing 12,000 years of Florida history, offering a memorable cultural experience for guests beyond the typical reception. Widely praised for its charming, romantic atmosphere and the friendly staff, it’s a “hidden gem” in the heart of Tampa
About Our Venue
TECO Hall: 2697 sqft (150 seated; 300 cocktail-style reception)
Lykes Atrium: 2538 sqft (90 seated; 250 cocktail-style reception)
Upper Terrace: 1530 sqft (50 seated; 75 cocktail-style reception)
Entire Event Space: 6765 sqft (625 cocktail-style reception)
What Couples Love About Our Venue
Couples love the Tampa Bay History Center for it’s convenient downtown location, historic charm, and unique guest experience. The assortment of flexible event spaces with indoor and outdoor options, paired with the delicious food and beverage catering, make it an ideal choice for couples looking for a customizable setting for their celebration.
Pricing & Packages
TECO Hall
Daytime; Mon – Sun; 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
75 people or less …………………..$300
76 – 125 people……………………….$625
126 or more ……………………………..$925
Evening; after 5 p.m.
Sunday – Thursday……………….$925
Friday and Saturday…………$1,250
Upper Terrace
Anytime ……………………………………$750
Classroom
Anytime ……………………………………$250
Lykes Atrium
Evening; after 5 p.m.
Sunday – Thursday…………….$1,250
Friday and Saturday……….. $1,500
TECO Hall,
Lykes Atrium,
and Upper Terrace
Evening; after 5 p.m.
Sunday – Thursday…………….$1,875
Friday and Saturday………. $2,500
Gallery Access
1 hour (first hour of rental) ……….$100
Each additional hour ………….$300
Gallery access does not extend
past 8 p.m.
The Ceremony
Couples can choose to host their ceremony outdoors on the Upper Terrace, overlooking the river, or inside the sun-soaked Lykes Atrium with floor-to-ceiling windows and vaulted ceilings providing a bright and airy space.
The Cocktail Hour
The charming bar in the Lykes Atrium mimics the historic wood bar at the famous Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City, offering a stunning backdrop for cocktail hour. Or the Upper Terrace, overlooking the park and riverwalk, is ideal for mingling during cocktail hour. Couples can also opt to provide access to the museum galleries for the first hour of their celebration, so guests can enjoy a piece of Tampa history as part of the wedding day experience.
The Reception
TECO Hall offers an intimate banquet space for seated dinners and celebrations, with views of Channelside and on-site audio/visual offerings to enhance each event. Or couples may opt to host their guests in the airy Lykes Atrium for the reception.
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