The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts (FMoPA) is celebrating World Photography Day with a full week of events, programs and promotions designed to engage the public and honor the power of photography. From August 19–24, 2025, visitors are invited to take part in daily activities at FMoPA that make photography accessible, educational, and fun for all ages.
“World Photography Day is the perfect occasion to open our doors wider and invite the community to celebrate the art and impact of photography,” said Robin O’Dell, Executive Curator at FMoPA.
World Photography Week at FMoPA includes:
August 19 (World Photography Day): Pay-as-you-wish admission — Celebrate with FMoPA on the official day by choosing your own admission price.
August 20: Museum Store Day — Receive 10% off all purchases and get a free photography-themed poster with any in-store transaction.
August 21: Inaugural Photo Club Happy Hour (5–7 p.m.) — Join the Museum for the first meeting of FMoPA’s new Photo Club. This informal gathering is open to all and will help shape the future of the club. Meet fellow photographers, share your work, and learn about plans for future photo walks, critiques, and how the club will support the museum’s mission.
August 22: Social Media Day — Share your museum experience on social media using #FMoPA, and we’ll send you a free return admission ticket.
August 23: Professional Headshot Day (11 a.m. – 3 p.m.) — Refresh your portrait for only $50 with pre-registration. Includes up to a 10-minute session with a professional photographer. Day-of reservations will be available for $75.
August 24: Photography Scavenger Hunt — Grab a camera or smartphone and explore the museum and surrounding Ybor City in a fun, photo-based scavenger hunt. Finish the scavenger hunt for prizes at the Museum.
All activities take place at FMoPA, located at 1630 E. 7th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605. General admission is $12 unless otherwise noted. Learn more at www.fmopa.org.
About the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts
Florida Museum of Photographic Arts (FMoPA) is dedicated to exhibiting important photographic art as central to contemporary life and culture. FMoPA also enriches the community by operating outreach programs to educate children and adults. FMoPA is one of fewer than 10 museums in the United States dedicated exclusively to photography and one of two such museums in Florida. In addition, the museum is home to high-impact community programs such as the Children’s Literacy Through Photography program for at-risk children and adult photography classes, workshops, and children’s summer camps. More information is available at www.FMoPA.org and by calling (813) 221-2222.
