12 Places to Experience Arts and Culture in St. Pete/Clearwater - Atlas Obscura Lists

12 Places to Experience Arts and Culture in St. Pete/Clearwater

From world-class museums to artwork that seems like it could come from another planet.

Florida’s Gulf Coast is home to a vibrant arts scene filled with all sorts of unexpected delights. The St. Pete/Clearwater area is a kaleidoscope of arts and culture across every form you can imagine. The subtropical landscape offers natural beauty (which you can find on full display at St. Pete’s Sunken Gardens) and hundreds of murals brighten the walls wherever you look. From famous artists like Salvador Dalí and Dale Chihuly to churches and post offices that turn the everyday into something special, this destination holds countless opportunities to appreciate all the ways that art surrounds us. 

This post is sponsored by Visit St. Pete/Clearwater. Click here to explore more of the area's unique arts and culture.