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Morean Arts Center

The Morean Arts Center (formerly known as The Arts Center) in St. Petersburg, Florida displays works by local, national and international artists. 1917 is when its story starts. For a second stop, Tropicana Field is 0.6 mi away.

Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
Where
In St. Petersburg
114 places to stay
Open since
1917
Wikipedia readers
1.1K
a year · #5,614 of 7,770
In brief

A museum inside St. Petersburg

You can stay in St. Petersburg

Morean Arts Center is inside St. Petersburg, which has 114 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓

Established in 1917

Morean Arts Center dates from 1917. About ↓

Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov and Dec

January, February, March, April, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 70–81°. When to go ↓

An airport 10 miles away

St. Petersburg Clearwater (PIE) has airline service, about 10 miles from Morean Arts Center.

Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.

When to go

Month by month

Each month’s highs and lows around Morean Arts Center are below.

Jan70° / 53°
Feb73° / 56°
Mar76° / 60°
Apr81° / 65°
May86° / 71°
Jun90° / 75°
Jul91° / 76°
Aug90° / 77°
Sep89° / 75°
Oct84° / 70°
Nov78° / 61°
Dec73° / 56°
Typical highs and lows in St. Petersburg. Green months are the mild ones. Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for St. Petersburg. St. Petersburg’s full climate →
About

Morean Arts Center

The Morean Arts Center (formerly known as The Arts Center) in St. Petersburg, Florida displays works by local, national and international artists. Past displays have included artists' works by Jasper Johns, Duncan McClellan, Allison Massari, Peter Max, Babs Reingold, Águeda Sanfiz, and Jun Kaneko. It also offers art classes. It is located at 719 Central Avenue, with two additional exhibits in St. Petersburg: the Chihuly Collection, located at 720 Central Avenue, and the Morean Center for Clay, located at 420 22nd Street South.

Type
Museum
Established
1917
Wikipedia readers
1.1K a year
From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Facts: Wikidata.
Where to stay

Lodging near Morean Arts Center

Rooms are nearest in St. Petersburg (114) and St. Pete Beach (62).

Morean Arts Center12345678St. Pete Beach62Treasure Island61Tampa180Clearwater120Pinellas Park21Madeira Beach26Largo27Raymond James StadiumAnna Maria IslandSalvador Dalí MuseumBenchmark International ArenaBusch Gardens TampaFort De Soto Park10 mi
Morean Arts Center12Places to stay in town
  1. 1Tropicana Field
  2. 2Raymond James Stadium
  3. 3Anna Maria Island
  4. 4Salvador Dalí Museum
  5. 5Benchmark International Arena
  6. 6Al Lang Stadium
  7. 7Busch Gardens Tampa
  8. 8Fort De Soto Park
In town

St. Petersburg

114 places to stay · 71 hotels · 15 motels · 18 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 4 campgrounds · 1 RV park

You’re already here.

264,033 people

10 min drive

St. Pete Beach

62 places to stay · 52 hotels · 7 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs

8,553 people · 29% vacation homes

7 mi southwest of Morean Arts Center

10 min drive

Treasure Island

61 places to stay · 45 hotels · 13 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins

6,397 people · 29% vacation homes

8 mi west of Morean Arts Center

25 min drive

Tampa

180 places to stay · 148 hotels · 23 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 1 campground · 1 RV park

413,554 people

17 mi northeast of Morean Arts Center

Compare 8 towns
TownFrom Morean Arts CenterDrivePlaces to stayPeopleTypical homeSafety
St. Petersburgin town—114 71 hotels · 15 motels · 18 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 4 campgrounds · 1 RV park264,033$371KD
St. Pete Beach 29% vacation homes7 mi southwest10 min62 52 hotels · 7 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs8,553$676KC
Treasure Island 29% vacation homes8 mi west10 min61 45 hotels · 13 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins6,397$622KC+
Tampa17 mi northeast25 min180 148 hotels · 23 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 1 campground · 1 RV park413,554$420KC
Clearwater16 mi northwest25 min120 85 hotels · 23 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 hostel · 2 campgrounds · 3 RV parks114,364$361KC
Pinellas Park7 mi northwest10 min21 15 hotels · 3 motels · 3 RV parks52,295$279KC−
Madeira Beach 29% vacation homes9 mi west15 min26 21 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins3,940$723KC−
Largo12 mi northwest20 min27 17 hotels · 3 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 5 RV parks80,690$229KC

Day trip from

Straight-line miles.

Getting there

Nearest airports with airline service

PIESt. Petersburg Clearwater · major hub10 mi
TPATampa · major hub16 mi
SRQSarasota Bradenton · major hub27 mi
Places to stay: Overture Maps (hotels, motels, inns, lodges, campgrounds, RV parks; not vacation rentals) · town figures: U.S. Census ACS · Safety: TownRatings Safety grade · airports: OurAirports. Distances are from Morean Arts Center’s main visitor area; drive times are estimates.
Make a day of it

Also within reach

These well-known sights sit within 23 miles.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits

Tropicana Field: EaglesFanInTampa, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Raymond James Stadium: NASA, Public domain · Anna Maria Island: Bfpage at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0 · Salvador Dalí Museum: Taty2007, CC BY 3.0 · Benchmark International Arena: Miosotis Jade, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Al Lang Stadium: Franksgiving, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Busch Gardens Tampa: Wolle8ball, CC BY 3.0 · Fort De Soto Park: Christopher Hollis, Public domain

Common questions

What people ask about Morean Arts Center

Is Morean Arts Center in St. Petersburg?

Yes. It’s inside St. Petersburg, FL.

When is the best time to visit Morean Arts Center?

January, February, March, April, November and December, with highs of 70–81°.

How far is Morean Arts Center from Orlando?

About 94 miles northeast of Orlando, as the crow flies.

What is the closest airport to Morean Arts Center?

St. Petersburg Clearwater (PIE), about 10 miles away.

Where should I stay near Morean Arts Center?

St. Petersburg (in town, 114 places to stay), St. Pete Beach (7 mi, 62 places to stay) and Treasure Island (8 mi, 61 places to stay).

From locals

Tips for visiting, from St. Petersburg

No one has shared advice yet; St. Petersburg’s Town Square takes questions.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.