A sunny, wide landscape photograph taken from the waters surrounding the St. Pete Pier in St. Petersburg, Florida, capturing a scenic coastal view. In the midground, a long, low breakwater made of light-colored, jagged rocks juts out into the calm, deep blue water, with two figures sitting together on the rocks near the center. To the right, a bright red buoy labeled "2WR" floats on the water's surface. In the background, green palm trees and coastal buildings line the shore under a clear, pale blue sky, with a long pedestrian pier structure extending horizontally across the right side.
MFA St. Pete and Tampa Bay Watch’s monthly art and nature tours happen on the last Sunday of every month. Credit: MFAStPete / Facebook

Art and nature collide every month in St. Pete, thanks to the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA St. Pete) and Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center, (TBWDC).

The collaborative guided tours connect nature-themed artwork and sea-guided tours, displaying the influence the natural world has over artists’ creativity.

For the rest of 2026, on the last Sunday of each month, MFA starts the afternoon tour inside the museum, letting viewers explore world-renowned artworks, from ancient sculptures to beautiful landscapes, exhibiting its ties to nature.

The family-friendly tour then crosses Bayshore Drive, and lands at St. Pete Pier’s Gate 23 for a sunset cruise with TBWDC expert marine scientists. Viewers will gaze at the sunset over the downtown skyline, watch wildlife, and even see a local bird sanctuary. The tour also includes art materials so visitors can create their own art inspired by the tour.

Tickets for MFA St. Pete and Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center’s Art and Nature Sunset Tours, happening every Sunday, are still available and start at $45.

Art & Nature Sunset Tours with the MFA & Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center

Time Sun., June 28, 3:30-8:45 p.m., Sun., July 26, 3:30-8:30 p.m., Sun., Aug. 30, 3:30-8 p.m. and Sun., Sept. 27, 3:30-7:30 p.m. 2026

Location The Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, 255 Beach Dr, NE, St. Petersburg

Description Embark on a journey of natural wonder through this unique collaboration between the MFA and the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center. Explore how artists have drawn inspiration from the natural world, then set off on a boating adventure filled with scientific and artistic discovery.

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This article appears in July 23 – 29, 2026.