Join us for Summer of Steam on Saturday, June 13th!
Summer of Steam
Summer of Steam is Back!
June 13th and June 27th, visit the museum to learn about the original alternative energy...steam! Watch as we steam up and operate a Stanley steam car, model steam engine, and/or steam locomotive. Summer of Steam activities are included with your regular museum admission. We are going to offer special, select opportunities to take a ride in a steam car, as well. To find out more about these opportunities, please call the museum at 727-953-8356 or email laura@colleciononpalmetto.com.
Now on Exhibit at the Museum
On Exhibit: The Benoist Flying Boat 1/3 Scale Model
The Benoist flew across Tampa Bay on January 1, 1914, in what would become the world's first scheduled airline. The Saint-Petersburg-Tampa Air Boat Line made aviation history and put our state on the map in terms of pioneering aviation technologies and methods of transportation. The Benoist was piloted by Tony Jannus, who would transport passengers in mere minutes to their destination. The first passenger? Abram Phiel, Mayor of St. Petersburg, who paid a hefty $400 to do so.
On Exhibit in our Reading Room:
The Benoist Flying Boat in Time and Memory
Mementos and artifacts provided by directors of the Florida Aviation Historical Society showcasing the 2014 centennial flight, photographic records of the building of the Benoist by designer Robert Walker, posters of the Benoist pennant in space aboard the Discovery, and much more.
This exhibit is included with your regular museum admission.
always happening at the collection
School Field Trips
School Field Trips
School Field Trips
Teachers, the Collection on Palmetto is your fun and educational field trip destination! Standards-aligned field trips for all ages and grades. Email laura@collectiononpalmetto.com to schedule your field trip or find out more about what we have to offer.
Car Clubs
School Field Trips
School Field Trips
Car Clubs: Get your motor running and meet up at The Collection on Palmetto for a morning or afternoon of engine-revving fun. . . right in bright and beautiful Clearwater, Florida!
Guest Speakers
School Field Trips
Library Partnership
Experts, advocates and enthusiasts, tell your story here. Listeners, bring your love of learning. After all, "no story lives unless someone wants to listen." - J.K. Rowling
Library Partnership
Library Partnership
Library Partnership
Reserve your museum pass from your local Pinellas County library!
Tours
Library Partnership
Tours
Planning a car tour for your local or national club? This can't-miss collection of brass cars should be the first stop on your itinerary.