Rui Farias on "Lunchtime Conversations" May 2024
Episode 7480, Apr 29, 09:55 PM
RadioStPeteINSIDER news director Nanette Wiser spoke with St. Petersburg Museum of History executive director Rui Farias about the debut of his new podcast, Historically St. Petersburg. This downtown St. Pete museum is a fan favorite with locals and visitors, and is located on the entrance to the spectacular Pier District, the Museum of History has shared stories of the Sunshine City for a century. Experience the world's first commercial airline, explore the world's largest collection of autographed baseballs, and stroll through the history of the Sunshine City. After enjoying the Museum, stroll down the St. Pete Pier and enjoy lunch or dinner at a variety of waterfront restaurants.
Featured Exhibit: Pathway To Eternity From life to the afterlife, pharaohs to mummies, and cities to tombs, Pathway to Eternity explores the truth behind ancient Egyptian legends. The exhibit centerpieces - an Egyptian mummy and sarcophagus dating back thousands of years. Accompanying the priceless Egyptian artifacts, interactive screens allow visitors to navigate Egyptian maps, timelines, a family tree of the Egyptian gods, and the Egyptomania craze that culturally included the world. All Exhibits https://spmoh.com/explore-exhibits/
The museum is open Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm; Sunday noon-5pm. For more information, go to https://spmoh.com/
EVENTS In addition to the current and special exhibits, SPMOH offers fun events, including a new historic boat cruise and the popular Happy Hour with a Historian talks Segway Tours coast through downtown and along our beautiful waterfront while soaking up the city’s early history. Ghost Tours is a 90-minute Haunted History tours at the Museum and explore the dark side of the Sunshine City. Visit haunted and historic locations throughout downtown. The first Saturday monthly trolley tours on Star Trolley departs the Museum at 9AM. Reservations are required, click here to visit our events calendar to register for our next tour. The Downtown Walking Tour explores the quirky history of downtown while viewing historic landmarks. These 90-minute tours take place on the second Saturday of every month and depart from the Museum at 9:30AM. Reservations required. #ruifarias #spmoh #stpete #stpetefl #tampabay #radio #radiostpete
Featured Exhibit: Pathway To Eternity From life to the afterlife, pharaohs to mummies, and cities to tombs, Pathway to Eternity explores the truth behind ancient Egyptian legends. The exhibit centerpieces - an Egyptian mummy and sarcophagus dating back thousands of years. Accompanying the priceless Egyptian artifacts, interactive screens allow visitors to navigate Egyptian maps, timelines, a family tree of the Egyptian gods, and the Egyptomania craze that culturally included the world. All Exhibits https://spmoh.com/explore-exhibits/
The museum is open Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm; Sunday noon-5pm. For more information, go to https://spmoh.com/
EVENTS In addition to the current and special exhibits, SPMOH offers fun events, including a new historic boat cruise and the popular Happy Hour with a Historian talks Segway Tours coast through downtown and along our beautiful waterfront while soaking up the city’s early history. Ghost Tours is a 90-minute Haunted History tours at the Museum and explore the dark side of the Sunshine City. Visit haunted and historic locations throughout downtown. The first Saturday monthly trolley tours on Star Trolley departs the Museum at 9AM. Reservations are required, click here to visit our events calendar to register for our next tour. The Downtown Walking Tour explores the quirky history of downtown while viewing historic landmarks. These 90-minute tours take place on the second Saturday of every month and depart from the Museum at 9:30AM. Reservations required. #ruifarias #spmoh #stpete #stpetefl #tampabay #radio #radiostpete