Venue Rentals at the Tampa Bay Automobile Museum
Host Your Event in a Unique Automotive Museum Setting
Looking for a small event venue in Tampa Bay that’s different from the usual banquet hall or hotel ballroom? The Tampa Bay Automobile Museum in Pinellas Park offers private event rentals for groups of up to 50 people. Whether you’re planning a corporate mixer, birthday party, anniversary, club gathering, or private reception, our museum provides a one-of-a-kind backdrop surrounded by rare and historic cars.
Venue Rental Rates
We keep our rates affordable and flexible for smaller private events (up to 50 guests):
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Monday–Thursday: $600 (4 hours)
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Friday & Sunday: $900 (4 hours)
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Saturday: $1,200 (4 hours)
All rentals include tables, chairs, and access to the museum floor. Setup and breakdown time is included.
Add-Ons:
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Extra event time: $150 per hour
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Private guided tour of the collection: $200 flat
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AV setup (projector + microphone): $100
Why Choose the Tampa Bay Automobile Museum?
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Unique atmosphere: Host your event surrounded by rare cars, engineering history, and innovation.
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Intimate scale: Perfect for up to 50 guests
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Convenient location: Just minutes from St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and Tampa.
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Flexible space: Ideal for networking, presentations, or private celebrations.
Event Types We Host
The Tampa Bay Automobile Museuem is perfect for hosting up to 50 guests for
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Corporate mixers & networking events
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Club gatherings & association meetings
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Birthday parties & anniversaries
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Educational tours & group receptions
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Private cocktail parties
Please note: The Tampa Bay Automobile Museum does not host weddings or wedding receptions.
FAQ- Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many people can the Tampa Bay Automobile Museum accommodate for private events?
A: Our rental space is designed for intimate gatherings of up to 50 guests. This makes it perfect for small corporate mixers, birthday parties, anniversaries, or private receptions.
Q: How much does it cost to rent the Tampa Bay Automobile Museum?
A: Rental rates start at $600 for Monday–Thursday, $900 for Friday & Sunday, and $1,200 for Saturday. All rentals include 4 hours of event time, tables, chairs, and access to the museum.
Q: What types of events can be hosted at the museum?
A: We welcome corporate events, networking mixers, club meetings, educational tours, birthday parties,
anniversaries, and cocktail receptions. Please note that weddings and wedding receptions are not permitted.
Q: What is included in the rental fee?
A: The rental fee includes 4 hours of event time, tables, chairs, setup and breakdown time, and access to the museum collection. Additional services like guided tours, extra time, or AV equipment are available as add-ons.
Q: Where is the Tampa Bay Automobile Museum located?
A: The museum is located in Pinellas Park, Florida, conveniently accessible from St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and Tampa.
