4.5The Ringling(7.317 reviews) - When you’re sick of the beach… Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums • Art Museums • History Museums
The Ringling is located in Sarasota, Florida and preserves the legacy of John and Mable Ringling. It is home to the State Art Museum of Florida, the historic Ca' d'Zan Mansion, Bayfront Gardens, the Art Library, two Circus Museums, and the Historic Asolo Theater. The grounds and gardens are free to visit, and the Museum of Art offers free admission on Mondays.See more..
Two seniors visited here in late January 2023 and had an excellent day. We literally spent from 10am until 5pm here. Between the actual lighthouse, the shipbuilder’s area (where they are building a couple of actual sea-going boats), the archaeology conservation building and the actual three story museum, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Note that we are history nerds and tend to absorb/read all of the information available, so YMMV in how long you stay. They even offer lighthouse keeper tours for a few dollars more that looked interesting but were all filled up for our available times. The actual museum had exhibits on the lighthouse, the keepers and their families, commercial shrimping in the area, and underwater archaeology they have done in the local rivers including cannons and other artifacts from the Revolutionary War that they have found and are conserving. Well worth your time. Elementary age children and older would most likely find it interesting also.See more..
4.5Harry S. Truman Little White House(6.625 reviews)from $24.69 - Dedicated caretakers of history bring the Truman Little White House to life Saturday: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • History Museums
As Florida’s only presidential museum, the Harry S. Truman Little White House was the winter White House for this country's 33rd president. Truman spent 175 days during 13 vacations in the home that is filled with original furnishing and memorabilia from Truman’s days. Presidents Taft, Eisenhower, Kennedy, Carter and Clinton also used the house. Guided tours offer guests a window into the world President Truman and life of a US president.See more..
4.5Edison and Ford Winter Estates(5.710 reviews) - Very Interesting Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Gardens • History Museums
Visitors to the Edison and Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers will enjoy seeing the winter residences of famous inventors Thomas Edison and Henry Ford. There are historical buildings, award-winning gardens, the Edison Botanic Research Lab and the Inventions Museum. The museum has hundreds of inventions, artifacts and special exhibits. Edison Ford offers many tour options, including special "Inside-the-Homes" and "Inside-the-Lab" Tours on select days. The audio tour is available in English, Spanish, German and French. Historian led tours are also offered in German on select days. Group tours can be arranged in advance.See more..
4.5St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum(3.319 reviews) - Informative and fun Saturday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums
Relive the Golden Age of Piracy at Pat Croce's St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum! The world's largest collection of authentic pirate artifacts; fun, interactive exhibits, including the award-winning Book of Pirates and the spine-tingling Disney Imagineer-designed Below Deck sound experience of Blackbeard’s last battle; the world’s only pirate treasure chest; one of only three existing 17th century Jolly Rogers; and rarely-seen shipwreck treasures from the Florida Division of Historical Resources.See more..
Operated by the Key West Art & Historical Society, the Keys oldest cultural non-profit. The mission of the Key West Art & Historical Society is to preserve the culture of the Florida Keys through exhibiting and displaying regional art, architecture and history for the purpose of educating the community and visiting public.See more..
4.5Pensacola Lighthouse & Maritime Museum(1.549 reviews) - Beautiful View of the Gulf Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Lighthouses • History Museums
NOTICE TO GUESTS: YOU MAY BOOK A TOUR TO THE LIGHTHOUSE THROUGH OUR WEBSITE. We are located on Naval Air Station Pensacola. NAS Pensacola currently requires someone in your vehicle to possess a current DoD ID card holders and certain Veterans Health Identification Card for disabled veterans with a "service-connected disability". If you do not possess one of these ID types, you can still visit but must book a "Public Access Tour" in order to do so. Please visit our website at www.pensacolalighthouse.org and click "events" in order to book online. The Best View in Town! Climb 177 steps up the historic Pensacola Lighthouse for one of the most beautiful views on the Gulf Coast. Built in 1859, the lighthouse is located on board NAS Pensacola. The tower offers stunning views of Pensacola Bay, the Pensacola skyline, and the historic Navy Yard.See more..
4.5Henry Morrison Flagler Museum(1.515 reviews) - Use the web site to prepare you. Amazing! Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums
When it was completed in 1902, the New York Herald proclaimed that Whitehall, Henry Flagler's Gilded Age estate in Palm Beach, was "more wonderful than any palace in Europe, grander and more magnificent than any other private dwelling in the world." Today, Whitehall is a National Historic Landmark and is open to the public as the Flagler Museum, featuring changing exhibitions and special programs. The 75-room mansion contains many of the original furnishings as well as an art collection. Adjacent to Whitehall, the Flagler Kenan Pavilion houses Henry Flagler's private Railcar No. 91 as well as a seasonal restaurant, the Cafe des Beaux-Arts, which offers a Gilded Age-themed tea service. The Museum Store offers for sale a wonderful collection of books, gifts and memorabilia with a focus on Florida history. Open Tuesday through Sunday.See more..
327 Foot museum ship from WWII and Viet Nam. It is a National Historic Landmark. INGHAM served our country from 1936 to 1988 and in 1985 was the most decorated ship in United States Service as noted in a letter from President Ronald Reagan in the exhibit room. It is the last American Warship afloat to have sunk a German U-Boat (626) in WWII. It served as the Flagship for the seaside operation of General MacArthur's return to Corregidor in the Philippines. She served from 1936 to 1988. The ship is totally intact as if was on decommissioning day. Offering one of the best Sunset viewing venues in Key West on Friday and Saturday Evenings, serving wines and various Beers.See more..
4.5Florida Museum of Natural History(999 reviews) - Great History Lessons & Fun Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Natural History Museums
**The Florida Museum is open to the public. To ensure a safe environment for all visitors, the Museum has limited entry and masks are recommended.** Open to the public continuously since January 1998, Powell Hall houses exhibits and public education programs. It is located between the Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art and the Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in the UF Cultural Plaza at 3215 Hull Road, just east of Southwest 34th Street on the western edge of the University of Florida campus. Visitors to Powell Hall will encounter exciting featured exhibits and signature permanent exhibition halls that explore the state’s unique habitats and rich cultural history, including information about some of Florida's early Native peoples. Visitors may view a Calusa Indian welcoming ceremony and mammoth and mastodon skeletons from the last ice age.See more..
4.5Medieval Torture Museum(946 reviews) - Very Interesting Saturday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums • History Museums
The "Medieval Torture Museum" reminds us just how much suffering humanity can inflict in the name of cause and justice when the right tools are placed in the hands of fanatics, madmen and tyrants. The exhibit fills more than 4000 sq. ft. Spend an hour here and you will better know the nature of fear. Are you brave enough?See more..
The Museum is dedicated to collecting, preserving, displaying, and interpreting artifacts, antiques, books, documents, photographs, and oral history relative to the History of Diving. We tell the international story of man's attempts to explore, understand, and venture under the sea. We also celebrate the special role that South Florida and the Florida Keys played in this story. The Florida Keys History of Diving Museum is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit educational institution focused on the Story of Man's Quest to Explore Under the Sea. The majority of the Museum's artifacts have been provided through the generous support of its founders, Drs. Joe and Sally Bauer, who hold one of the largest collection of historic diving equipment and research documents in the world.See more..
4.5The Oldest Store Museum(909 reviews)from $15.96 - Surprised at how much fun this tour was Spent < 1 hour History Museums
Watch in amazement as our friendly clerks, butcher and Snake Oil salesman demonstrate the very latest inventions for turn -of-the century living. You will find over 10,00 essential and time saving items from the 1900s!See more..
4.5Henry B. Plant Museum(824 reviews) - Bigger and better than expected! Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM History Museums
Since 1933, the Tampa Bay Hotel has been home to the Henry B. Plant Museum and The University of Tampa. The building, renamed Plant Hall, is a National Historic Landmark. The Henry B. Plant Museum holds the distinction of accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums. Its mission is to interpret the Tampa Bay Hotel and the experiences of the diverse individuals who contributed to its success. The Museum ignites thought and transports visitors to another era through exhibits and innovative programs, so that they may be educated and inspired by the lifestyles, times and experiences of Florida’s early tourist industry. Original furnishings and artifacts and a dynamic self-guided audio tour immerse visitors in the opulence of the 1891 Tampa Bay Hotel and its rich history.See more..
4.5Stranahan House(667 reviews) - Wonderful tour of historic sight led by the most wonderful guide, John. Saturday: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM History Museums
The Historic Stranahan House Museum is the City's oldest surviving structure. The story of the Stranahan House is the story of a family, a house, and a city. The Stranahan House was built in 1901 by Frank Stranahan, Fort Lauderdale's founding father, and his wife Ivy Cromartie Stranahan, the area's first school teacher. The house has served as a trading post, post office, community center, town hall and home to the Stranahans. The Stranahan House has stood at the center of Fort Lauderdales growth since it was built and played a significant role in the economic and social life of this community. Open daily for guided House tours at 1, 2, and 3pm. Special events, weddings, and holiday programs.See more..
4.5Jewish Museum of Florida - FIU(647 reviews) - An informative and fun tour of Jewish Miami Beach Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums
The Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU is the only Museum dedicated to telling the story of 250 years of Florida Jewish heritage, arts and culture. The museum is housed in two adjacent lovingly restored historic buildings, at 301 Washington Avenue on South Beach, that were once synagogues for Miami Beach's first Jewish congregation. The museum's focal point is its core exhibit, "MOSAIC: Jewish Life in Florida, 1763 to Present" and its temporary history and art exhibits that change periodically. A Collections and Research Center, museum Store filled with unique items complete the experience for visitors of all ages and backgrounds. The museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.See more..
4.5Tampa Bay History Center(618 reviews) - Great Museum! Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours History Museums
Set sail with explorers and pirates in the History Center's Treasure Seekers gallery, journey through the everglades with Florida Seminoles, ride along with a cattle drive, and roam the brick streets of Ybor City with immigrant cigar rollers. Located on the Tampa Riverwalk, the Tampa Bay History Center features three floors of interactive exhibits, theaters and displays, a museum store and waterfront dining at the Columbia Cafe.See more..
4.5Spanish Military Hospital Museum(601 reviews)from $12.72 - Excellent museum and tour Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Military Museums • History Museums
Your journey to the past begins as our skilled surgeon performs surgical demonstrations. Watch as our Apothecary creates medicines and discover how colonial herbs were the origins of some of the most popular medicines today. We are pet friendly!!See more..
4.5Florida Holocaust Museum(596 reviews) - Please do not miss this on your trip Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM History Museums
Heartbreaking but we all need to remember the past to prevent the future. The timing of our visit was perfect as I've been in to reading many books on the personal accounts of holocaust survivors. It was chilling to see all of the items in person. What the population endured and the strength of those that survived is just incredible. The biggest chill came when we walked into the room that displayed a box car used. To imagine 140 people, men, women and children, squeezed into this small area for days. Being taken away from their home. Going to an unknown world. Separated. Sometimes knowing the stories of what was to come but often misled to thinking that it would get better at the next stop. Just heartbreaking. I truly recommend families who are visiting the area to take advantage of this history lesson.See more..
4.5Tallahassee Antique Car Museum(587 reviews) - Best Car, and other interests, Museum in America, IMO. Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums
The mirrored walls of the Tallahassee Automobile Museum enclose more than just automobiles! This 100,000 sf. facility houses cars, trucks and memorabilia of all kinds. In addition to the antique cars, muscle cars, concept cars, and trucks -- check out the eclectic collection of Steinway pianos, Remington sculptures, Case knives, Barbie dolls, boats, boat motors, children's pedal cars, and die-cast toys. Journey through history with Native American artifacts, firearms, antique cash registers, pocket watches, salt-cellars, baby bottles, silver spoons, baseball cards, antique golf balls and clubs, 100-year-old brass-bladed fans, art objects from Thailand, neon signs, stained glass, a horse from a carousel, a children's barber chair shaped like an airplane and much, much more. Part shrine, part history lesson, part pack-rat's paradise, part garage and part art gallery -- except, in this case, the art has four spotless wheels and can go from 0 to 60 faster than a Cezanne can. It's truly an amazing museum of American history.See more..
4.5Amelia Island Museum of History(533 reviews) - Great way to spend rainy afternoon or entertain the kids with interactive exhibits Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM History Museums
This museum showcases the region's rich history under eight national flags.See more..
4.5Pinellas County Heritage Village(504 reviews) - Love this place! Buildings are closed but still a lot to see Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Historic Sites • History Museums
An open-air historical village and museum with structures dating back to the mid-late 19th century.See more..
4.0Museum of Science and History(485 reviews) - For adults, a cool place to visit once. Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM History Museums
Learn about area Native American cultures here.See more..
5.0Wiener Museum of Decorative Arts (WMODA)(459 reviews) - Beautiful Temporarily closed - Closed until further notice Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Art Museums • History Museums
The Most Comprehensive British Ceramics Museum in the United States. In addition to the stellar collection of British decorative arts, the WMODA displays important works from the studio glass movement of the 20th and 21st centuries including Chihuly. Admission is $12 for Adults and $10 for Seniors. Children, Students (with ID) and Military (with ID) are $5. Children 5 & under are free of charge. WMODA is a 501c3 non-profit museum founded in 2014 by Arthur Wiener and his family to inspire appreciation and understanding of ceramics and glass as art forms.See more..
5.0Wonder House(399 reviews) - Coolest House Ever! Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums
Wonder House tours can only be booked online in advance by going to our website. Please note that the Wonder House is a private residence and we cannot sell tickets at the door.See more..
4.5Cedar Key Historical Society Museum(361 reviews) - Excellent and Informative Saturday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours History Museums
The Lutterloh building and Andrew's House are home to exhibits detailing the picturesque village's history dating back to prehistoric times. Exhibits include Native American artifacts from the Timucuan era, the Second Seminole War, Journey of John Muir to Cedar Key, Cedar pencil industry, Seafood and Clam industry, Florida Railroad, and Donax Broom Manufacturing.See more..
4.5History Fort Lauderdale(323 reviews) - A suprising historical journey Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • History Museums
Nestled in the heart of a modern downtown, History Fort Lauderdale's campus includes 3 museums that tell the story of how a wartime fort became a modern city. The campus is the largest collection of historic buildings remaining in Broward County. The History Museum, housed in the 1905 New River Inn, contains exhibits from prehistoric through present day. The Pioneer House Museum (1907) is set as if the family will return at any moment for Sunday supper. Upstairs tour Louise King's sewing room, family bedrooms with period sleepwear, children's room with period dollhouse and antique dolls. The 1899 Schoolhouse Museum is complete with period wooden desks and textbooks. Guided tours of all 3 museums begin every day at 1 PM, 2 PM and 3PM.See more..
4.0U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame(290 reviews)from $78.99 - A surprising number of astronauts Saturday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums
Envisioned as a place where American astronauts are remembered and honored, visitors can learn about the lives of space heroes through compelling displays. Created by the Mercury Seven astronauts, the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame® inductees are selected by special committee of the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation.See more..
4.0Cedar Key Museum State Park(260 reviews) - A natural history museum of Cedar Key and its environs. Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM History Museums
Learn about the interesting history of this small town and the surrounding area.See more..
4.5American Police Hall of Fame(250 reviews) - "A must see" Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums
America's first national museum and memorial dedicated to all police in Federal, State, County and Local Departments killed in the line of duty.See more..
This museum's mission is to acquire, preserve, display, and promote collections of a historical nature that will be of educational value to the preservation of African American history as it relates to the struggles and accomplishments of Black Police Officers in Over town, as they served during the pre-Civil Rights era of the 1940's, 50's, and 60's. It is the only museum of its kind in the nation, and home of the Ball & Chain Weddings.See more..
4.5Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum(189 reviews) - SMITHSONIAN APPROVAL Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours History Museums
Located on the Big Cypress Reservation, this museum celebrates the history and the traditions of the Seminole Tribe. Winner of a 2015-2019 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence!See more..
5.0New Smyrna Museum of History(173 reviews) - Informative Value Priced Walking Tour Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours History Museums
The Museum is open for general admission access Tuesday - Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM. Adults 18 $8 Young Adults 11-17 $5 Children 10 and under are Free as well as museum members. A guided Historic Walking Tour program is available from Jan. 19th thru April 28th of 2022. Tours are offered each Wednesday and Thursday and depart from the museum at 10:30 AM. Each tour lasts approximately 1-1.5 hrs. General Admission for guided tours is $12, Seniors 65 , Students and Museum Members $10. Please contact the museum to sign up or visit our website and use the "Explore The Museum" tab to find our events and sign up online. All guided walking tours are subject to cancellation due to inclement weather and tour guide availability.See more..
4.5Ybor City Museum State Park(171 reviews) - Terrific Museum on the History of Ybor City Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM History Museums
The Tampa enclave's colorful history unfolds here.See more..
4.5Anna Maria Island Historical Museum(151 reviews) - Great for anyone who appreciated quaint and quirky history Saturday: Spent < 1 hour History Museums
The Museum is a wonderful little treasure conveniently located on Pine Avenue in the city of Anna Maria, Florida. It has a well planned display of island history and knowledgeable volunteers to help make your visit pleasant. It is free to visit but they welcome donations. The Museum limits visitors to 5 at a time to insure the safety of all our visitors.See more..
We found here a deep sense of patriotism and gratitude and respect on July 4th, when the world is turbulent, history is being questioned or re-written, being able to show appreciation and respect to our veterans on July 4th was very meaningful. The parade had to be "reverse" due to Covid 19 precautions - the parade floats and participant were parked along the highway, huge flag suspended from a fire truck boom and all, and spectators drove by waving flags, honking, giving thanks, cheering and showing gratitude for all those who have served and are serving, and will be serving. We discovered this pot of gold at the end of the rainbow and plan to come back and visit the museum, take more time in the memorial park, and explore the other parts of the park.See more..
5.0Tampa Bay Automobile Museum(143 reviews) - Awesome visit. Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Spent 2-3 hours Art Galleries • Speciality Museums • History Museums
Located in the Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg area of west central Florida, the Tampa Bay Automobile Museum, features a unique collection of vintage cars and vehicles that demonstrate special creativity and imagination in their history and engineering. They include pioneering front wheel drive and rear engine cars from the 1920’s and 1930’s, and each vehicle was chosen based on the engineering achievements that made it an important part of the evolution of the automobile. Visitors enjoy an engaging blend of art and science in 19,000 square feet of gallery space.See more..
4.5Pioneer Florida Museum & Village(122 reviews) - Do not Miss This Museum if You Are Near Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM History Museums
I like museums that have brought in buildings from other parts of the country, or in this case, state that can reveal how the early settlers lived and worked. This museum is one of those, including an indoor museum with many displays and a very knowledgeable manager. There are a school, a church, a home, a doctor/dentist's office as well as a train station with locomotive and more. Of interest is an exhibit devoted to Black American educator Moore Mickens and to the baseball player, "Mudcat" Grant.See more..
We were given a tour by a gentleman. He explained all the exhibits and answered questions. Lots to see. Only complaint was I felt we would have rather walked round on our own, and spent longer on some exhibits and less on others. However maybe it is a security issue. We were impressed with the Center.See more..
4.5Eldora State House(104 reviews) - A great piece of Florida history. History Museums
This newly restored house features the photos and artifacts from the old town of Eldora.See more..
4.5Stuart Heritage Museum(98 reviews) - A time-machine ride through the ages Saturday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Spent < 1 hour History Museums
When you are in Downtown Stuart, visit the Stuart Heritage Museum located in the oldest commercial building in Stuart and Martin County. Admission to the Museum is always free! The staff and volunteers are friendly and knowledgeable. You will have a great time learning not only about Stuart but surrounding communities as well. The tours are educational and entertaining at the same time and like a time-machine ride through the ages. See more..
4.5Flagler Beach Historical Museum(95 reviews) - Eclectic History Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent < 1 hour History Museums
Flagler Beach Historical Museum collections range from pre-historic, Native American, and colonial plantation artifacts to images and items from our town's roaring 1920s and World War II encounters with German Submarines. Our new Recent History displays feature local surfing legends, severe weather events, and critters and creatures that have paid us a visit. Come walk in the footsteps of Mastodons and mammoths, shipwrecked French sailors, Charles Lindbergh, and the founding families of "Ocean City".See more..
Was so relieved that this historic building had a wheelchair access. Be certain to bring cash, they don't accept credit cards. This museum has a donation jar. Take the kids, they will enjoy the interaction.See more..
We were walking around the town of Inverness and saw the Old Court House Museum. The museum was very informative about a variety of subjects including displays of Elvis’s making a movie in the court house to archeological exhibits. There was a lot of displays and information. I would recommend over an hour to take it all in. In addition to the exhibits the building itself was very interesting.See more..
4.5Lillian Place Heritage Center(87 reviews) - Enjoyed our visit Saturday: 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • History Museums
Step into the past for a tour of the oldest grand home on Daytona beachside or join us for a Victorian Tea, a History Social, or a History, Spirits & Legends Paranormal Investigation! Lilian Place, built in 1884, is the original home of the Thompson Family one of the founding families of Daytona is now a wonderful 1884 Victorian Museum. Open for tours from 1-4:30pm each day (closed Tuesday) last tour at 4pm. Only $5.00 per person. In 2012, the Trust acquired the 1905 Queen Anne Victorian Hotchkiss House, original home of Eli Hotchkiss, the "Stapler King", and is a Cultural Event site. These are two of the oldest and finest examples of late nineteenth century architecture on Daytona beachside. The 501c3 nonprofit Heritage Preservation Trust was formed in 2006 and acquired Lilian Place in 2009 and Hotchkiss House in 2012 both through Volusia County ECHO grants. This heritage site is now known as Lilian Place Heritage Center.See more..
4.5Florida Maritime Museum(73 reviews) - Scavenger hunt and butterfly garden was perfect Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • History Museums
The Florida Maritime Museum collects, preserves, and shares traditional knowledge, cultural artifacts, and personal stores specific to Florida's fishing and maritime heritage. The Florida Maritime Museum is a part of the Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller’s Historical Resources Department, with additional support from the Friends of the Florida Maritime Museum. Situated on the Cortez Nature Preserve, FMM grounds were purchased with funds from the Florida Communities Trust Preservation 2000 Program and the Manatee County Board of County Commission.See more..
If you want to immerse in the rich history of Dunedin, make sure you’ll head over to the Dunedin Museum. It’s a destination where history comes alive at 349 Main Street. The museum boasts a collection of up to 2,000 artifacts, 2,500 photographs, and a library containing 200 volumes of local and Florida history.See more..
This is a private collection on display in a museum the owners built. It shows art from the earliest time when people first settled in Fla. Every painting reflects the history of what Fla.was like then to pretty much present day. The place is beautiful and relaxing allowing you to soak in the history. It was very nice. Good place to take visitors.See more..
Daytona Beach has a rich and interesting history that would be forgotten if it were not for this gem of a museum. Set in a huge old bank building which has been preserved, the museum has collected artifacts from many periods of history in Daytona Beach. What you will learn here will surprise you. As a kid, I remember all the visits to the beach with my parents in the 60's, but I had no idea that Daytona was the home of the Women's Army Corps in WWII and more. There are great photographs of troops of women marching on the beaches and many artifacts from the war to remind us of how the U.S. had turned itselt into a fortress during the war. This is just a small part of what you wil experience here. The staff appears to be mostly experienced and enthusiastic volunteers from the local community. There is a small gift shop with some very interesting items for purchase. Come here when you are not in a hurry and want to spend some time doing a little time traveling back into history.See more..
