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Palm Beach Maritime Museum

Palm Beach, Florida

History

Through instruction, involvement and the application of multimedia techniques and equipment, to impart knowledge of the world's oceans and its attendant human activity through the ages to all who seek it. The overall objective of the Palm Beach Maritime Museum is to elevate man's concept of the sea and, through the exposition of discovery and knowledge, raise mankind's awareness about the importance of maritime history, technology, environment, activities and affairs in pursuing a future on planet Earth.

Art, Culture

Each year the Centre offers over 300 photography and digital imaging workshops with world-renowned photographers and digital imaging artists such as Vincent Versace, Robert Farber, Laurence Gartel, Douglas Kirkland, Lewis Kemper, and Ross Whitaker, and many others. Our learning environment is electric. Under the tutelage of professionals committed to sharing their skills and encouraging the growth of others, participants can develop creative potential, expand their vision, and master a broad range of photographic and digital imaging applications. Centre workshops are different than most others in that we stress the creative, visionary process. We encourage an open forum for ideas.

Palm Harbor Museum

Palm Harbor, Florida

Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society

For the more than 60,000 residents of the Palm Harbor area, only one organization is dedicated solely to collect, preserve and share the rich historical heritage of The Palm Harbor region that includes Downtown Palm Harbor (formerly Sutherland), Crystal Beach, East Lake, Curlew, Indian Bluff Island, Ozona and Wall Springs: Palm Harbor Historical Society (PHHS), which operates Palm Harbor Museum.

Panama Canal Museum Collection

Gainesville, Florida

History

Paynes Creek State Historic Site

Bowling Green, Florida

Art, History, Natural History, Nature Centers

Pensacola Historical Society

Pensacola, Florida

Historical Society

Pensacola Lighthouse & Museum

Pensacola, Florida

History

Pérez Art Museum Miami

Miami, Florida

Art

At the center of one of the world's most vibrant cities, Miami's flagship art museum brings international art of the 20th and 21st centuries to life through world-class exhibits, programs and collecting.

Pioneer Florida Museum

Dade City, Florida

History

To promote, foster, educate and encourage public interest in Florida life from pioneer times to the present by researching artifacts significant to the collection and by collecting, preserving, restoring, arranging and displaying articles of historical significance aimed at depicting pioneer family life in the State of Florida through an organized community effort.

Anthropology, Archaeology, Natural History

We are a natural history museum focused on the the natural history and archaeology of Florida and the Caribbean.

Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society

West Palm Beach, Florida

Botanical Garden, Children's, Culture, Nature Centers, Park, Science, Zoo

The Palm Beach Zoo is a non profit zoological organization located within beautiful Dreher Park in the heart of West Palm Beach. The Zoo houses over 900 animals within 23-acres of lush tropical habitat and features animals from Asia, Australia, and The Americas.

Palmetto Historical Park

Palmetto, Florida

History

The Palmetto Historical Commission is a non profit organization dedicated to the preservation of historic buildings, documents and artifacts. The Palmetto Historical Commission operates the Palmetto Historical Park in partnership with the City of Palmetto and the Manatee County Clerk of Circuit Court. The park is home to an 1880 post office, a 1920 schoolhouse, a 1900 cottage, a replica chapel, a military museum and a 1914 Carnegie Library. Manatee County and City of Palmetto residents help support Palmetto Historical Park.

Panhandle Pioneer Settlement

Blountstown, Florida

History, Park

Take a step back through time on 40 pristine acres, filled with restored and replicated buildings to demonstrate the wasy of pioneer farmstead living unique to NW Florida.

Cemetery, Culture, History, Historic House, Military, Specialized

The Pathways to History tours are continuing to evolve as more research is conducted, check back periodically for updated information.

Pembroke Pines Historical Society

Pembroke Pines, Florida

Historical Society

History, Historical Society

To collect, preserve, and display facts, papers, maps, books, objects, and artifacts pertaining to the Greater Pensacola area. Also to conduct historical research and disseminate it by publications and exhibits, arouse pride in our historical heritage by educational means.

Art

The mission of the Pensacola Museum of Art is to be a bridge to the visual arts for the diverse populations of Pensacola and the surrounding communities by: providing an array of exhibitions within our historic building; collecting 19th, 20th and 21st century works on paper; and, implementing age specific educational programs to inspire and encourage an appreciation of the arts.

Culture, History

The Museum serves as a repository of historical and cultural information and physical artifacts primarily relating to African Americans in Pinellas County, Florida. We also sponsor several unique events each year including the following:

  • Toast To The Legends - is an annual event which honors and recognizes pioneer African American families. Family members provide those attending with a display of family artifacts and an oral account of the family's contributions.
  • Children’s Magical Village - consists of entertaining workshops coupled with educational information on traditional African culture.

Pioneer Heritage Museum

Plant City, Florida

History, Historical Society

The general purpose of the Society is to foster and encourage interest in historic inquiry and study generally, but especially among its members; to collect, preserve and house historic documents and objects, especially those pertaining to Eastern Hillsborough County and the State of Florida; to collect, preserve and house genealogical books and materials to aid genealogical research and further, to encourage and participate in historic preservation.