The Ybor City Museum Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1982. The society is a citizen support organization for the Ybor City Museum State Park and is committed in preserving, promoting and celebrating the unique cultural heritage of Ybor City through programs and exhibits. events Senaida "Shoo-Shoo" Wirth Lecture Join us for exciting lecture on Shoo-Shoo Wirth and learn about the talented female athletes that called Tampa home. Lecture will be given by Mark Corbett, who has done extensive research on Shoo-Shoo and other female athletes around the country. Refreshments will be provided. Light Refreshments. $15 per person / members free. Tampa Baseball Museum Monday, September 28, 2026 6:30pm - 8:30pm Tickets Walter "Dirk" Gibbons Lecture Join us for a lecture on the legendary Dirk Gibbons, given by his daughter, Celeste Gibbons-Peoples, at the Tampa Baseball Museum. Learn about the impactful career of a remarkable man that spanned over a decade and across two countries. Light Refreshments. $15 per person / members free. Tampa Baseball Museum Tuesday, October 13, 2026 6:30pm - 8:30pm Tickets & Sponsorships 4TH ANNUAL ¡VIVA! SPEAKEASY SOIREE Join us for a celebration the rich and vibrant history of 1920s Ybor City at this speakeasy soiree and be transported back in time when the cigar industry and social scene were booming. J. C. Newman Cigar Company Saturday, November 7, 2026 7:00pm - 10:30pm Tickets & Sponsorships Sponsorship Guide In-Kind Vendor Guide events library If you are interested in attending events, visit our events library to enhance your upcoming experience. Experience More event Sponsors Thank you to all our sponsors for helping make each and every event spectacular and successful. Event Sponsors Ongoing Sponsors

The Ybor City Museum Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1982. The society is a citizen support organization for the Ybor City Museum State Park and is committed in preserving, promoting and celebrating the unique cultural heritage of Ybor City through programs and exhibits. renew or Become A Member Our members our the heartbeat of our organization. Without the continued support of our members, donors, and sponsors, we would not be able to continue and expand our mission of preserving, promoting, and celebrating the cultural heritage of Ybor City. With your support, we are able to increase the number of programs and educational resources offered to the community, including our new Rollin' Through History mobile museum, and collaborate with more educational institutions and cultural organizations. Your membership helps maintain our presence as a community pillar and ensure the preservation of Ybor City's rich history for future generations. All Membership Levels Include: ~ 12 months admission to the Tampa Baseball Museum at the Al Lopez House ~ Discounts at the Tampa Baseball Museum store ~ F ree or discounted admissions to exclusive Ybor City Historical Society events and programs. ~ SERM and NARM reciprocal admissions at more than 1,000 museums and attractions To renew your membership or to become a new member, please submit your application online at one of the levels below, or download the Membership Application and mail to: PO Box 5421, Tampa, FL 33675. Student ~ Students 18+ with student identification receive benefits for one student. Individual ~ Membership benefits for one adult. Dual ~ Individual membership benefits for two adults. Family ~ Membership benefits for two adults and two children under 18. ~ Additional children $5 Casita Club ~ Membership benefits for two adults. ~ Two guest passes. ~ Website recognition. Preservation Partner ~ Membership benefits for two adults & two children. ~ Four guest passes. ~ Two admissions to Buildings Alive! ~ Website recognition. Ybor Patron ~ Membership benefits for four adults & four children. ~ Eight guest passes. ~ Four admissions to Buildings Alive! ~ Website recognition. Corporate Sponsor ~ Membership benefits for six adults. ~Ten guest passes. ~ Six admissions to Buildings Alive! ~ Website recognition. Membership Application For new and renewing members First name Last name Company Email Code Phone Street Address City Postal / Zip code Region/State/Province Country Select an item ($) * Student (18+) - $25 Individual - $50 Dual - $100 Family - $145 Casita Club - $300 Preservation Partner - $750 Ybor Patron - $1500 Corporate Member - $2500 Submit Thank you for your membership! Thank you to all of our members casita Club, preservation partner, & ybor patrons Robert (Bob) Ziegler Steven Hovsepian & Angela Rodante Columbia Restaurant (Richard Gonzmart) Anthony Carreño & Bill Wear Lilly Rocco Mary Alvarez J. Phillip Sauerbrun Veronica Everett Steve & Schezy Barbas Michael Lozano Jr., MD, PL Dr. Dionel & Mrs. Marina Cotanda

The Ybor City Museum Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1982. The society is a citizen support organization for the Ybor City Museum State Park and is committed in preserving, promoting and celebrating the unique cultural heritage of Ybor City through programs and exhibits. Ybor City museum Society 7th Avenue viewed from 14th Street ,1927 Atlantic Coast Line Railroad steam locomotive on display, 1929 Four women dressed for La Verbena del Tabaco Festival, 1928 7th Avenue viewed from 14th Street ,1927 1/5 Our Mission Preserve, promote, and celebrate the unique cultural heritage of Ybor City, while honoring Tampa's historic role in the game of baseball. About us Read More GET INVOLVED JOIN & GIVE Programs Read More Events Learn More Event Sponsors Funding for programs & services generously provided by City of Tampa Hillsborough County Ybor City CRA City of Tampa 1/6 Ongoing Sponsors