Morean Arts Center 🇺🇸

Located in St. Petersburg, Florida, the Morean Arts Center is a vibrant community hub showcasing works by local, national, and international artists, with past displays featuring figures like Jasper Johns, Duncan McClellan, and Dale Chihuly. Rooted in history since its founding as the Art Club of St.

Petersburg in 1917, the center offers dynamic spaces for you to discover and create art. At the main venue on Central Avenue, you can admire diverse exhibitions, drop by the Bank of America Children’s Learning Center, or visit the Glass Studio & Hot Shop, where you can watch live glassblowing, take classes, or even try the craft yourself. The center extends across St.

Petersburg with the neighboring Chihuly Collection at 720 Central Avenue and the historic Morean Center for Clay at 420 22nd Street South, housed in a renovated 1926 Seaboard Train Station featuring working artist studios and an extensive kiln complex. Whether you are exploring rotating galleries or taking hands-on classes in clay or glass, a visit here directly supports educational programming and the local arts community.

What to see at Morean Arts Center

• Watch live glassblowing or try making original glass art in the Hot Shop
• View the world-renowned Chihuly Collection located right on Central Avenue
• Explore working artist studios and kilns at the historic Morean Center for Clay
• Take hands-on art classes ranging from ceramics and glass to photography

Visiting tips

If you are visiting with someone who needs extra care, check out the monthly Memory Mornings program for early access to the Chihuly Collection and a free tour.

How long: 2-3 hours · Best time: Tuesday through Saturday

How to get there & what’s nearby

Morean Arts Center is easy to reach on St. Petersburg’s public transport, and pairs naturally with Salvador Dalí Museum and Boyd Hill Nature Preserve. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our St. Petersburg travel guide.