Inside The Dalí Museum’s planned $65 million expansion in downtown St. Pete

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Inside The Dalí Museum’s planned $65 million expansion in downtown St. Pete

A new exhibit at The Dalí Museum is giving visitors a preview of the museum’s planned $65 million expansion in downtown St. Pete.

Now on display is a 3D model and video tour of the proposed addition, which would bring approximately 35,000 square feet of flexible gallery space designed for immersive exhibitions that blend art and technology.

Construction is expected to begin this fall on the south side of the museum between the existing building and Dali Boulevard, with the expansion anticipated to open in September 2028.

Funding for the expansion will come from a combination of private donations, corporate sponsorships, grants, and a portion of Pinellas County Government tourist development tax revenue, also known as hotel bed taxes.

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Dali Museum unveils $65 million expansion in downtown St. Pete

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Dali Museum unveils $65 million expansion in downtown St. Pete

The Dali Museum is preparing for a major expansion that will bring new galleries, learning spaces, and immersive art experiences to its downtown St. Pete waterfront campus.

Museum officials on Wednesday unveiled plans for a $65 million expansion that will add approximately 35,000 square feet to the property at 1 Dali Boulevard.

Construction is expected to begin in fall 2026, with the new spaces scheduled to open to the public in 2028.

The expansion will introduce flexible gallery spaces designed for immersive exhibitions that blend art and technology, a dedicated learning center for K–12 students and adult education programs, and new community event spaces for gatherings and cultural programming.

“We are creating a museum that will stand with the great cultural institutions of the world, prepared to meet the expectations of today’s visitors and the curiosity of those who will walk through these doors decades from now,” said Hank Hine, executive director of The Dali Museum. “This is a defining moment for our institution and for St. Petersburg. It’s not about being bigger; it’s about being bolder.”

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City considers demolishing Rowdies' Al Lang Stadium for envisioned waterfront redevelopment

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City considers demolishing Rowdies' Al Lang Stadium for envisioned waterfront redevelopment

The City of St. Petersburg is exploring the possibility of demolishing Al Lang Stadium—home of the professional soccer team Tampa Bay Rowdies—and replacing it with an amphitheater and a highly activated waterfront park.

On Thursday morning, the St. Petersburg Economic and Workforce Development Committee reviewed initial plans and conceptual renderings for the proposed Center for the Arts District.

The district, located just south of the St. Pete Pier, would stretch from 1st Avenue South to 5th Avenue South and include the Mahaffey Theater, Salvador Dalí Museum, Al Lang Stadium, and the site of the Saturday Morning Market.

Architecture firm ASD | SKY presented the conceptual designs, which reflect a long-term vision for the area. Key components include expanded green space near the Dalí Museum and Mahaffey Theater, a new parking garage with at least 1,100 spaces, a 60,000-square-foot conference center, and 35,000 square feet of new retail space, among other features.

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Done Deals: Dali Museum expansion moves forward, Top law firm relocates due to crane collapse, Barbershop moves downtown

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Done Deals: Dali Museum expansion moves forward, Top law firm relocates due to crane collapse, Barbershop moves downtown

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Snapshot St.Pete: Grand Prix vs Dali

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I'll be starting a new mini-post series called Snapshot St.Pete. These posts will be shorter than regular posts and will offer a brief glimpse at an aspect relating to Downtown St.Petersburg! Last weekend the Firestone Grand Prix of St.Petersburg took place in downtown bringing thousands of spectators and racing fans. The Grand Prix is always an interesting time in Downtown St.Petersburg because of the chaos that occurs both before, after, and during the race. Between The Dali Museum and downtown businesses there tends to be a debate as to whether the race positively impacts downtown. Some business owners claim that the race scares locals away and leads to a decline in business while others see an increase in business.

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