Group Transportation to Henry B. Plant Museum

The Henry B. Plant Museum is housed in the south wing of the historic Tampa Bay Hotel (now the University of Tampa), a stunning 1891 Moorish Revival masterpiece. The museum tells the story of Henry Plant's railroad empire and the lavish Tampa Bay Hotel that helped establish Tampa as a destination city.

BusBrother Charter Bus Interior - Comfortable Reclining Seats Group Transportation

How Do Charter Buses Drop Off at Henry B. Plant Museum?

Located in Plant Hall on the University of Tampa campus. The museum lists parking in front of the building and free overflow in the Thomas Parking Garage; it does not publish a motorcoach drop-off, so confirm the unloading spot when you book.

Available Services

Group Travel Tips

  • The building's Moorish Revival architecture with silver minarets is spectacular from the outside alone
  • Docent-guided group tours for 10 or more run January through October

What Should a Group Know Before Visiting the Henry B. Plant Museum?

The Henry B. Plant Museum at 401 W. Kennedy Boulevard on the University of Tampa campus is open Tuesday through Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM and Sunday noon to 5 PM, and docent-guided group tours for 10 or more run January through October at 14 dollars per adult and 12 dollars per senior.

How does a group book a guided tour?

Docent-guided group tours last one hour and are reserved by calling 813.258.7304 or emailing Selena Martinez at smmartinez@ut.edu. School and youth field trips should be scheduled four weeks ahead. Guided tours are offered January through October only, so a November or December group visits on general admission. Source: plantmuseum.com.

What does general admission cost?

General admission is 12 dollars for adults, 10 dollars for seniors 65 and over, 9 dollars for students and 7 dollars for youth ages 4 to 12. The museum is closed Mondays and on Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and the day of the Gasparilla Invasion and Parade of Pirates. Source: plantmuseum.com.

Where can the bus park?

The museum lists parking in front of the building with overflow in the free Thomas Parking Garage at 820 W. North A Street, about a 5-minute walk through campus. It does not publish a motorcoach parking or drop-off spot, so ask the museum when you book the tour where your coach should unload and wait. Source: plantmuseum.com.

Is the museum accessible?

There are 10 steps up to the first floor of Plant Hall. Accessible ramps are at the north end and the west side of the building, and a free wheelchair is available first-come, first-served. Note mobility needs at booking so the driver drops at the ramp side. Source: plantmuseum.com.

How long is the drive to Henry B. Plant Museum?

FromRoad milesFree-flow drive
Tampa13 min
St. Petersburg2232 min
Orlando851 hr 40 min
Fort Myers1272 hr 27 min

OSRM / OpenStreetMap routing from city centers, 2026-10-08; no traffic or stops.

Official sources checked October 8, 2026.

Book Your Group Trip: BusBrother picks up from any hotel, airport, or address in Tampa and delivers your group directly to Henry B. Plant Museum. Round-trip and multi-stop options available.

📩
Free Download

Florida Group Travel Planning Kit

Get our free planning checklist, packing guide, and group transportation cost calculator. Everything you need to organize a flawless group trip to Florida.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. We also send exclusive group travel deals.

What Do Groups Ask Before Booking a Bus to Henry B. Plant Museum?

Docent-guided group tours for parties of 10 or more cost 14 dollars per adult and 12 dollars per senior, last about one hour and run January through October, according to the museum's tours page. Book by calling 813.258.7304 or emailing smmartinez@ut.edu, and schedule school or youth field trips four weeks in advance.
The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM and Sunday from noon to 5 PM. It is closed Mondays, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and the day of the Gasparilla Invasion and Parade of Pirates, so check the Gasparilla date before planning a late-January group visit.
The museum's official visit page lists paid general admission of 12 dollars for adults, 10 dollars for seniors, 9 dollars for students and 7 dollars for youth ages 4 to 12, and it does not list a regular free-admission day. Groups of 10 or more who want a docent should book the guided tour instead, which runs January through October.
Charter buses to Henry B. Plant Museum are priced by the hour or by the day rather than per attraction. BusBrother's Florida rate guide lists $100-$175 per hour for a 15-passenger minibus, $120-$200 per hour for a 25-passenger minibus and $150-$300 per hour for a 56-passenger motorcoach, and full-day rates run $800-$1,200 for a 15-passenger minibus and $1,200-$2,500 for a 56-passenger motorcoach. Your total depends on the pickup city, how long the driver waits at Henry B. Plant Museum, group size and season, so request a quote with your pickup address and visit times. Round-trip pricing typically runs 60-75% of two separate one-way bookings.
Charter buses drop off at the group or bus loading point that Henry B. Plant Museum designates, at 401 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606. Located in Plant Hall on the University of Tampa campus. The museum lists parking in front of the building and free overflow in the Thomas Parking Garage; it does not publish a motorcoach drop-off, so confirm the unloading spot when you book. The carrier confirms the exact drop-off and pickup point before your trip based on the attraction's current group-transport rules, and the driver coordinates with staff for an on-time boarding at the end of your visit.
BusBrother is a Florida lead-matching and referral service: we connect your group with independent, licensed motor carriers who provide the actual transportation. The carrier you book with handles the driving, insurance and dispatch. All carriers in our network hold valid USDOT registration with FMCSA operating authority, satisfactory FMCSA safety ratings, and $5M+ commercial auto liability insurance. BusBrother is operated by WETYR Corporation in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

Other Attractions Nearby

🎢 Busch Gardens Tampa Bay 🏄 Adventure Island 🔭 Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) 🎨 Tampa Museum of Art 🐘 ZooTampa at Lowry Park 🐙 The Florida Aquarium

Book Transportation to Henry B. Plant Museum

Get a free quote for group bus service to Henry B. Plant Museum from anywhere in Central Florida.