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Dali Museum

Photograph are not allowed to be taken in the museum, but I would recommend visiting if you are anywhere close. There were many of Dali's most influential pieces and a great deal that I had never seen before.






I was surprised to see a whole gallery of his dry point etchings and disappointed that they did not feature in the guide book. I guess that means that I will have something fun to research on my return home.









Incidentally, don't you think the museum ceiling looks a bit like the airship light fixture from the hotel? Spooky!







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Location: Salvador Dali Museum, 1000 3rd St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33764, USA

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  1. Cindy JoyApril 16, 2013 at 11:12 PM

    I never fully appreciated Dali's work until I visited this museum. It was truly amazing. The guided tour was very well done. Really excellent and enthusiastic docents.

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