Tampa, FL venue guide
Check the David A. Straz Center - Carol Morsani Hall bag policy with an official source, then plan your entrances, parking, and dining in Tampa, FL. Confirm event-specific entry rules before you go.
Bag policy
The Straz Center encourages guests to come bag-free; bags are visually inspected at entry and may not exceed 12 x 6 x 12 inches. Medically necessary items, diaper bags for toddler-friendly shows, student/parent bags at special events, and support bags for service animals may be excepted after inspection. Bags may be refused and guests who do not comply may be denied entry without refund.
Entrances
Morsani Hall is at the Straz Center (1010 N MacInnes Pl). Drop-off is on Fortune St or at the Arrival Plaza on Tyler St. Guests may be screened and bags inspected; come bag-free to use the express line. E-tickets in the Straz To Go app use a changing QR code that appears just before lobby doors open, so don't screenshot it. No outside food or drink.
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Venue essentials
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The Straz Center encourages guests to come bag-free; bags are visually inspected at entry and may not exceed 12 x 6 x 12 inches. Medically necessary items, diaper bags for toddler-friendly shows, student/parent bags at special events, and support bags for service animals may be excepted after inspection. Bags may be refused and guests who do not comply may be denied entry without refund.
Verified Sep 20, 2026Straz Center — Security Screening & Bag Policy
Verified Oct 6, 2026Straz Center — Security Screening & Bag Policy
Accessible and bariatric seating are marked on the seat map; the Ticket Sales Office (813-229-7827) can help. ADA spaces and ADA valet are at the Arrival Plaza, and permit holders park free up to 4 hours at street meters. The free MobileConnect listening app has loaner headphones. Request ASL 2 weeks ahead. Sensory bags are available, and Morsani has a Sensory Room.
Verified Oct 6, 2026Straz Center — Accessibility
Policies can change by event. Venue signs, staff, and official event notices are the source of truth at the door.
Getting there
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1010 N W C Macinnes Pl, Tampa, FL, 33602
The Pirate Water Taxi stops at Stop 14 in front of the Straz along the Tampa Riverwalk. Lyft and Uber pickups work best on the north side, around Fortune St. Morsani Hall drop-off is on Fortune St or at the Arrival Plaza on Tyler St. Rivergate Tower and Fort Brooke garages connect by Riverwalk walks.
Verified Oct 6, 2026Straz Center — Parking
Parking
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Official operating notes that apply across events at this venue.
Canopy Bistro, just outside Morsani Hall, has casual food and a full bar. Grab And Go opens 2 hours before shows. SteamHeat has coffee and light fare, Dough-Re-Mi pizza is in the Jaeb courtyard, and Maestro's Restaurant (reservations recommended) is above the Jaeb Theater. Bars and restaurants are cashless. No outside food or drink.
Verified Oct 6, 2026Straz Center — Dining Options
Wheelchair-accessible and companion restrooms are on all levels of Morsani Hall. Restroom fixtures are touch-free. A Sensory Room in Morsani Hall offers a calming space during performances.
Verified Oct 6, 2026Straz Center — Accessibility
The Straz doesn't publish merch stand locations for Morsani Hall; show merchandise varies by production. Payments at the Straz's retail outlets, bars and restaurants are cashless.
Verified Oct 6, 2026Straz Center — Safety
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