Historical Society

Cemetery, Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Park

Under the shade of two hundred year old oak trees, explore historic buildings and travel back in time to experience pioneer life in early Southwest Florida.

Archaeology, Culture, History, Historic House

Long famous for its Key Marco Cat - one of the most remarkable and influential discoveries in North American archaeology- the new Marco Island Historical Museum will explore Southwest Florida's Calusa Indians and bring this vanished civilization to life with informative displays and an exciting recreated village scene. Temporary and traveling exhibits trace the settlement of this subtropical island paradise from its early pioneer roots as a fishing village, pineapple plantation and clam cannery, through its explosive growth and development in the 1960s by the Miami-based Deltona Corporation.

Art, Botanical Garden, Science

Experience nature in full bloom at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, a 9-acre tropical oasis on the sparkling shores of Sarasota Bay. Here you will encounter the world's most spectacular living collection of rare tropical plants in open-air and under-glass displays, including more than 6,000 orchids and 3,600 bromeliads in incredible living color.

Art, Culture

Whimsical and traditional artwork in a garden under the Florida oaks. Sculpture garden next door. 501(c)3 Nonprofit

Aquarium, History, Nature Centers

Science

To Provide educational information to the K-12 students who visit the marine science station to study estuarine ecology.

Historical Society

Maritime & Classic Boat Museum seems to have been absorbed by Elliott Museum in Stuart, FL. http://www.museumsusa.org/museums/info/160

History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Park

The Matheson History Museum is a non-profit museum and archives dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history and culture of Alachua County.

We are a museum that focuses on the agricultural heritage of Manatee County, FL. We do this through exhibits, tools, equipment, artifacts, photographs, art work, documents, and stories. We feature the primary commodity areas of fruits and vegetables, horticulture, citrus, commercial fishing, and livestock. We also have a Farm Shop & Garage and a barn that houses larger pieces of equipment. A permanent exhibit is the Manatee County Agricultural Hall of Fame.

Art, Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Park

In the 1800s, Mandarin was a small farming village that shipped oranges, grapefruit, lemons and other fruits and vegetables to Jacksonville and points north on the steamships that traveled the St. Johns River. In 1864, the Union steamship, the Maple Leaf, hit a Confederate mine and sank just off Mandarin Point. Author Harriet Beecher Stowe wintered in the village from 1867 to 1884. Mandarin now is a small section of the City of Jacksonville, Florida, but its natural beauty, parks and historic buildings draw visitors from around the world. The Mandarin Museum at the Walter Jones Historical Park is open. Special tours may be requested.

Archaeology, Botanical Garden, Culture, History, Historic House, Natural History, Nature Centers, Park

Historic Spanish Point is a 30 acre historic, archaeological, and environmental museum located on Little Sarasota Bay. Discover 5,000 years of history while enjoying the surrounding natural beauty.

Aquarium

Partnering with Marine Exploration Center means more than beautiful aquariums, your support contributes to our educational initiatives and outreach programs. With our customized educational displays, materials, and programs, your location becomes another avenue for public education!

Science

Historical Society

Archaeology, Culture, History, Historic House, Library

Marion County Museum showing 12,000 years of history.

History, Nature Centers

Art

The Mattie Kelly Arts Center Galleries are located at Northwest Florida State College in Niceville, Florida. The McIlroy Gallery and the Holzhauer Gallery change exhibitions every four to six weeks.