OUR EXPERIENCES

Heritage Village Museum & Park offers immersive cultural tourism experiences that bring Pinellas County’s history to life through restored historic homes, rotating exhibitions, guided tours, living-history programs, and special events within a walkable heritage landscape. Visitors explore authentic Florida stories at their own pace, connect with community traditions, and enjoy hands-on experiences linking past and present. Operated by the Pinellas County Parks & Conservation Resources Department and supported by a nonprofit friends group, Heritage Village also offers meaningful volunteer opportunities in interpretation, education, collections, and special events, inviting the community to help preserve and share local heritage.

ABOUT US

Heritage Village Museum & Park is a public history museum operated by the Pinellas County Parks & Conservation Resources Department, preserving and sharing Pinellas County’s stories through historic buildings, exhibitions, and programs. The Village connects visitors to local heritage while fostering education, stewardship, and community pride.

IMPACT

Heritage Village Museum & Park creates measurable public value by preserving irreplaceable historic resources, expanding access to local history, and strengthening community connection. Operated within Pinellas County government, the Village demonstrates strong governance through transparent public stewardship, professional museum standards, and long-term planning supported by an active nonprofit friends group. Socially and culturally, Heritage Village serves as a shared civic space where diverse stories are interpreted, recorded, and celebrated, including ongoing oral-history initiatives that capture community memory for permanent public access. Educationally, the Village delivers curriculum-aligned school programs, adult learning experiences, and hands-on interpretation that reach thousands of learners annually and support lifelong learning. Environmentally, Heritage Village models sustainable preservation by adapting historic buildings for continued use, reducing demolition waste, and promoting stewardship of cultural landscapes within a county park system. Collectively, these outcomes demonstrate lasting impact through preservation, education, community engagement, and responsible public stewardship.

DETAILS

To learn more, contact: mmdrake@pinellas.gov

What are your minimum and maximum group sizes?
Minimum: 1
Maximum: 2500

Do you require visitors to pre-book?
No

Do you have group rates?
No

Do you pay commissions to travel advisors?
No

What languages do you offer your services in?
Primarily English. The Museum & Park app includes English and Spanish.

When are you open?
Wednesday–Saturday, 10 am–4 pm; Sunday, 1–4 pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday.

What accommodations do you make for people living with disabilities?
Heritage Village Museum & Park is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming experience for visitors of all abilities. The park offers ADA-accessible parking, entrances, restrooms, and clearly marked accessible pathways throughout the site, allowing visitors to navigate the Village’s walkable campus with mobility devices. Many exhibit spaces and public facilities are wheelchair accessible, and seating is available throughout the park. Interpretive materials include large-print signage and digital content accessible by personal devices. Service animals are welcome in accordance with ADA guidelines. Staff and trained volunteers are available to provide assistance, modify tours when possible, and offer alternative ways to engage with historic structures that may have physical limitations due to preservation requirements.