Henry B. Plant Museum
Place of the Past
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I have to admit it is pretty cool but let me warn you it is pretty small in there and most of evertyhing is roped off. I am not sure if there is an upstairs of the place where you can go we were only downstairs the things they had were neat but there was a wreathe made out of HAIR. yeah HAIR. I was grossed out. and if you are in a large group you will feel clostriphobic. I am not saying you shouldn't go but i thought you might want to know this before you go......
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Nov 05 2009
I loved visiting this museum for my short stay in Tampa. I went on a day when it was nice out side so after walking through the museum I had a change to walk the grounds. I only wished that the museum would permit people to take photographs inside.
Reviewed by: Dimitrianne L from on Feb 13 2007
My hubby and I visited the Henry B Plant Museum last week for the first time. It was amazing! We were both impressed from the moment we pulled up! The museum staff was very friendly and informative. The pretour documentary was very interesting. The rooms were set up so neat! I love victorian decor and the gift shop is a dream! This visit was the highlight of our trip to Florida. We will definitely go back. The $5 donation is WELL worth it!
Reviewed by: purplepeopleeaters from on Sep 26 2006
I love the Plant Hotel. I go to the University of Tampa, so I get to see it every day. And let me tell you, it never gets old. I go almost every day, even when I don't have class! Its a beautiful place to be...Go to the museum because it really puts things into perspective, but I would argue that just being there in the quiet is one of the most peaceful and relaxing things you can do. It's like a whole new world in there, and like I said, it never gets old.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Apr 08 2006
Beautiful archetecture and furnishings. A must see for anyone interested in the Victorian period and/or the Spanish American War. A Walk down the corridor made me feel like I was in 1891.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Sep 18 2005
It is a wonderful recreation of the 1891 Victorian era and has very exquisite furnishings. It very effectively puts one into feeling a part of that period. The videos about the hotel are very good. Guides were very knowledgeable and helpful. There are some very unique Victorian furnishings. At the time I was there, there was a display of American cut crystal which was fantastic. There was also a wonderful video about how that glass was created. This is the most interesting Victorian era museum I have ever experienced.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Aug 15 2005
Place of the Past
Back to Henry B. Plant Museum
I have to admit it is pretty cool but let me warn you it is pretty small in there and most of evertyhing is roped off. I am not sure if there is an upstairs of the place where you can go we were only downstairs the things they had were neat but there was a wreathe made out of HAIR. yeah HAIR. I was grossed out. and if you are in a large group you will feel clostriphobic. I am not saying you shouldn't go but i thought you might want to know this before you go......
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Nov 05 2009
I loved visiting this museum for my short stay in Tampa. I went on a day when it was nice out side so after walking through the museum I had a change to walk the grounds. I only wished that the museum would permit people to take photographs inside.
Reviewed by: Dimitrianne L from on Feb 13 2007
My hubby and I visited the Henry B Plant Museum last week for the first time. It was amazing! We were both impressed from the moment we pulled up! The museum staff was very friendly and informative. The pretour documentary was very interesting. The rooms were set up so neat! I love victorian decor and the gift shop is a dream! This visit was the highlight of our trip to Florida. We will definitely go back. The $5 donation is WELL worth it!
Reviewed by: purplepeopleeaters from on Sep 26 2006
I love the Plant Hotel. I go to the University of Tampa, so I get to see it every day. And let me tell you, it never gets old. I go almost every day, even when I don't have class! Its a beautiful place to be...Go to the museum because it really puts things into perspective, but I would argue that just being there in the quiet is one of the most peaceful and relaxing things you can do. It's like a whole new world in there, and like I said, it never gets old.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Apr 08 2006
Beautiful archetecture and furnishings. A must see for anyone interested in the Victorian period and/or the Spanish American War. A Walk down the corridor made me feel like I was in 1891.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Sep 18 2005
It is a wonderful recreation of the 1891 Victorian era and has very exquisite furnishings. It very effectively puts one into feeling a part of that period. The videos about the hotel are very good. Guides were very knowledgeable and helpful. There are some very unique Victorian furnishings. At the time I was there, there was a display of American cut crystal which was fantastic. There was also a wonderful video about how that glass was created. This is the most interesting Victorian era museum I have ever experienced.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Aug 15 2005
