The Florida International Museum IS OPEN NOW through May 11, 2008 for Vatican Splendors .

Museum Hours Beginning April 28th Extended Hours:

Monday thru Friday - 9 am to 9 pm. Last entry 7 pm.
Saturday 9 am to 6 pm. Last entry 5 pm.
Sunday - 11 am to 6 pm Last entry 5 pm.

Extended Box Office Hours beginning April 28th.
Monday thru Friday - 9 am to 9 pm. Last entry 7 pm.
Saturday 9 am to 6 pm. Last entry 5 pm.
Sunday - 11 am to 6 pm Last entry 5 pm.

Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to go through your galleries?
Estimated viewing time is 90 minutes.

What ages are appropriate?
Vatican Splendors is appropriate for all ages.

Do you offer wheel chairs?
We do provide a minimal number of wheel chairs at no extra charge, but we encourage guests to bring their own. The facility and the galleries are handicap accessible. Please note that we do not allow baby strollers or motorized vehicles.

When is your museum store open?
Monday thru Friday - 9 am to 9 pm.
Saturday 9 am to 6 pm.
Sunday - 11 am to 6 pm.

Are there individual tours?
All tours are self-guided with the option to purchase audio at an additional charge. Groups of 15 or more may be arranged in advance at a discount rate by calling Cory Adler- Leidersdorff at 727-341-7918.

Do you have a restaurant or café'?
FIM does not have refreshment options on the premises, but we encourage you to visit the many wonderful restaurants located in downtown St. Petersburg . The Museum's Official Host Hotel of Vatican Splendors , Renaissance Vinoy Resort and Golf Club, offers a 15% off discount in Marchand's with purchase of a museum ticket. Baywalk Entertainment Center is located across the street from the Museum and includes a number of restaurant options, such as Too Jay's Deli, Grille 121, Gratzzi's, Tokyo Bay , Banbu. Central Avenue - 2 blocks from FIM -also provides an array of restaurant options.

Do I need to make reservations?
Tickets to the exhibition are subject to availability based on timed-entry admissions. Reservations are strongly encouraged due to the high volume of guests expected at this exhibit. Tickets can be purchased at the Museum box office in person or by calling 727-341-7912, at all Ticketmaster locations, www.ticketmaster.com , or by calling 727-898-2100 ( St. Petersburg ), 813-287-8844 ( Tampa ).

May I use a baby stroller or motorized scooter?
Due to limited exhibition space, baby strollers and motorized vehicles are not allowed for this exhibit. Wheelchairs are available at no charge.

May I bring my camcorder and my camera?
Photography, camcorders, cell phones, or any other recording devices are not permitted in the exhibition.

Where can I park?
On-street parking is available for 90 minutes or two hour limits. Parking is also available in the BayWalk parking garage, located just 1/2 block from the museum. The SPC Parking Garage will be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday for $5 per car, as spaces are available.