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(727) 823-2767
1 Dali Boulevard
St Petersburg,
FL
33701
27.7711
-82.6327
Neighborhood: University Park - South Downtown
Hours:
10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Last updated 11.05.11
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Museums, Art Museum, Art Galleries, Attractions, Libraries, Arts & Entertainment
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What People Are Saying About Salvador Dali Museum
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The Scene – This museum played a key role in transforming downtown St. Petersburg from "God's waiting room" into a tranquil but burgeoning center for the arts. The waterfront building holds the world's largest collection of works by the master of surrealism, donated mostly by renowned Dali collector A. Reynolds Morse. – – The Collection – Some of Dali's most famous works, including "Disintegration of the Persistence of Memory" and a holographic image of Alice Cooper, are on display. The delicacy and realism of some of his early works will surprise people who know…
Editor's Tips
- Know Before You Go:
- Free docent-led tours provide fascinating insight into the evolution of Dali's work and are a must.
- When to Go:
- Live music series and lectures are common throughout the year.
03/03/11
New Dali museum is a travesty
by StevenStuart at Citysearch
The new Dali museum is a travesty. Sure it's pretty, and I'm pretty sure some self-serving individuals are pleased with this monument to themselves - it certainly wasn't built to glorify the awesome works of Dali. Only a tiny portion of this building is reserved for Dali's works, and those that are have his works displayed in a way that makes many of them unviewable. His large works are completely unviewable as they are displayed at foot level in cramped areas, so you can either walk up to within 4 feet of them (as most in this crowded place do) or stand at a distance and see the upper half of the paintings and imagine what might behind the heads and torsos of the people between you and these works.
By comparison, the old space was a showcase for Dali and his works, the larger pieces strategically positioned to provide optimum viewing.
The reason space is so cramped in this massive structure: only a portion of the third floor is available for showing his works, with the central stairway and mezzanine dominating the space. The entire first floor is dedicated to extracting cash in the form of Dali trinkets along with food and wine.
If you are as disappointed as I am, stop by and mention this to those on the second floor which is entirely dedicated offices for the self-serving egotists who are responsible. This floor is their throne, sandwiched between the rubes below and the jewels stacked willy-nilly in the attic above.
08/26/08
Great museum
by Annaska at Citysearch
Amazing collection of Dali's artwork. This museum will take you through Dali's life and work in a way that will allow you to understand his art evolution.
Highly recommend the trip to St Petersburg just to visit this museum.
01/11/05
Tampa Native
by pdwinter22 at Citysearch
A must see if you are in Tampa! I highly recommend visiting the museum.
08/08/02
Surrealistically Wonderful
by Xhoodlum at Citysearch
One of the Jewel's of Tampa Bay! I only wish it wasn't so off the beaten path! Couldn't the City provide better access? Or better yet how about giving it a new home at the top of The Pier! Dali would have approved of the upsidedown pyramid!!
08/08/02
Eye Candy
by TAukett at Citysearch
Out of Sight..We have the ability to view the works of one of the greatest surrealist in our backyard!
- Pros: Outstanding Exhibits
- Cons: Snotty
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