Tampa Bay area teachers and the public are invited to visit the Henry B. Plant Museum as we prepare for the 2026-27 school year. To honor their dedication, we are offering FREE admission for teachers (with school ID) and up to 4 family members on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 10 AM - 5 PM.

Educators are invited to participate in a specialty tour led by Curator of Education Selena Martinez at 11 AM or 3 PM. This program models standard student field trips and highlights available teacher resources. Afterward, teachers are free to explore the Henry B. Plant Museum at their leisure.
 
To help support students in need in our local community, the public is encouraged to bring new school supplies from July 28 through August 1, 2026. 
 
Supplies needed: 

• Wide Ruled Paper 
• Graph paper
• College Ruled paper 
• Disinfecting Wipes
• Dry Erase Markers
• Hand Sanitizer 
• Glue Sticks 
• 3 Ring Binders 
• Index Cards
• Band-Aids 
• Tissues 
• Backpacks

Donations will be given directly to teachers attending Teacher Appreciation Day. 
 
All visitors who donate supplies from the list will receive discounted Museum admission of $3 per person.
 
For questions or to schedule a field trip, please contact Selena Martinez, Curator of Education, at smmartinez@ut.edu.