
The museum presents the historic voice of this St. Petersburg, Florida community from the perspective of local, regional, and national history, culture, and community. It is another demonstration of the commitment to revitalize the Midtown St. Petersburg area.
The museum joins Mercy Hospital at the Johnnie Ruth Clarke Health Center, the Royal Theater Boys and Girls Club, and the renovated Manhattan Casino as evidence of the renaissance of this area.

September 22, 2025
The Weekly Challenger
St. Petersburg, FL — The Woodson African American Museum of Florida, in partnership with the St. Pete Arts Alliance, joined museums across the nation in celebrating Free Museum Day, welcoming hundreds of visitors from across the Bay Area.
This year’s gathering carried special meaning. As a prelude to the museum’s upcoming gallery opening, The Woodson reimagined the recently defaced Black History Matters mural, a beloved and symbolic welcome mat for guests. In a moving display of unity, participants stood shoulder to shoulder and toe to toe, forming the mural’s words with their bodies to declare that indeed, Black History Matters still.
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April 7 - September 26
The Woodson African American Museum of Florida
FREE
EXHIBITION EXTENDED TO SEPTEMBER 26, 2025
In a time when truth must rise above silence, the groundbreaking exhibit “Beacons, Griots and the Journey to Freedom,” curated by Black Art in America and hosted at The Woodson African American Museum of Florida, convenes an extraordinary group of artists—Jamaal Barber, Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi, Phyllis Stephens, Curlee Holton, Stefanie Jackson, Gwendolyn Aqui-Brooks, Mel Edwards, Steve Prince, Daphne Arthur, Najee Dorsey, and David Wilson.
This exhibition deepens our discourse on resilience, memory, and liberation, with each artist offering a distinctive perspective that weaves narratives of struggle and transformation with the power of storytelling and creative imagination. Their works transcend mere artistic expression, emerging as cultural beacons that guide us to remember the vital chapters of American history too often overlooked or erased.
January 2025 - September 2025
The Legacy Garden at The Woodson
FREE
The monumental sculpture “Harriet Tubman: The Beacon of Hope” has arrived in Florida for the first time in its history and is being exhibited in the Legacy Garden at the Woodson African American Museum of Florida. This beautiful sculpture is rich in powerful symbolism and you’re invited to experience it in the Legacy Garden. Admission is Free.
“The Beacon of Hope” is a monument that tells Harriet Tubman’s continuing story; that amplifies her message of equality, so that all may hear it; and that chronicles her journey. It is our hope that generations of children and adults alike will find the inspiration and the courage to walk in her footsteps and draw strength from the powerful story of one of our great American heroes, finding it within themselves to become “The Beacon of Hope” for others.
Currently on Display
Woodson African American Museum of Florida
Open to the Public
Previously a BLACK LIVES MATTER mural, this updated mural expresses the importance of protecting Black History in the United States.
The Artists that contributed to the creation of this mural include Daniel “R5” Barojas, Miss Crit (Laura Spencer), Esh (Eric Hornsby), Cyrus Fire, Raheem Fitzgerald, John Gascot, James E Hartzell, Vera Herrera, Plum Howlet, Jade Jackson, Reid Jenkins, Jujmo (Cheryl Weber), James Kitchens, Cam Parker, Reda3sb, Vitale Bros, Javon Walters, David Watson, Wayward Walls (Jason Harvin), and Catherine Weaver.
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T-shirts and Black Lives Matter Mural prints are available for purchase.
Items are available for pick-up Tuesday – Friday, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
September 30, 2025 - October 3, 2025
The Woodson African American Museum of Florida
N/A
The Woodson African American Museum of Florida will be closed from Tuesday, September 30, through Friday, October 3, for the installation of our new exhibition, “The Art of Collage” by Ken Falana.
Regular hours of operation will resume on Tuesday, October 7.