A portrait photo of two individuals at the front desk of the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts (FMoPA) in Ybor City, Florida. Positioned in the foreground on the right, a person with dark, chin-length hair with bangs, silver drop earrings, and a dark dress with sheer black tulle straps smiles warmly at the camera while wearing a small square pin reading "FM PA." To their left, standing behind the light-colored wooden reception desk, a person with long dark hair smiles as well, dressed in a black sleeveless top with a blue name tag pinned to the strap. The modern, brightly lit interior features high white walls, hanging black cylinder pendant lights, and display shelves with photography equipment and materials in the background.Volunteers at the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts in Ybor City, Florida. Credit: FloridaMuseumOfPhotographicArts / Facebook

The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts (FMoPA) turns 25 years old this weekend, and everyone is invited to celebrate.

And FMoPA means everyone. Admission to the museum—located on 7th Avenue in Ybor City—is free for one day only, Saturday, July 25.

Since its founding FMoPA has exhibited nationally and internationally known photographic artists.

The party actually starts this Thursday, July 23, when FMoPA showcases its special 25th anniversary collection of never-seen-before works from photographers like Sally Mann, Nan Goldin and Martin Parr, as well as local artists like the late Bud Lee, Selina Roman and David Hall will all be included in the exhibit. The rare exhibition runs till December 6. 

The celebration this weekend includes cake, key speakers at noon and free admission to observe timeless photographs.

There’s no cover for FMoPA’s 25th Anniversary Celebration happening Saturday, July 25 at FMoPA in Ybor City.

This article appears in July 16 – 22, 2026.

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