The Brief The Florida Holocaust Museum in St. Petersburg officially reopened on Tuesday. More than a year after closing for $8 million in upgrades, the Florida Holocaust Museum in St. Petersburg officially reopened on Tuesday. PREVIOUS: Florida Holocaust Museum undergoing safety renovations, reactions to attack outside DC Jewish MuseumLocal perspective:Several local and state leaders also helped the museum reopen its doors. "The Florida Holocaust Museum is truly one of the state's crown jewels," Florida Lt. The Source: Information for this story was provided by the Florida Holocaust Museum staff.