Historical Society

Culture, History, Historic House, Park

The Sample-McDougald House, listed on the National and Local Register of Historic Places, is a distinctive historic house museum known for its unique architecture, history and cultural background.

Archaeology, History, Nature Centers

To provide resource recreation while protecting, interpreting and restoring our natural and cultural resources.

Science, University, Zoo

The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is the local zoo for the Gainesville area and the laboratory for the Zoo Animal Technology program. Set in a naturally wooded environment, the 10-acre facility is open to the public and has a diverse collection of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates. Home to over 75 different species of animals, our diverse collection contains both native and exotic species that everyone can enjoy. Some family favorites are the Bald Eagle, White-throated capuchin monkeys, Matschie’s tree kangaroos, Asian small-clawed otters and the White-handed gibbons. We are open to the public 7 days/week from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.; last entry at 2:30 p.m.

History

Located on U.S. 41 (also known as N. Tamiami Trail) in Sarasota, Florida, the Museum’s 60,000 square foot facility sits on 4 acres of land near such good neighbors as The Ringling Museum of Art and The Asolo Theater, home of the Sarasota Ballet Company. The SCCM is a Museum by day and a Banquet and Event Facility by night. A 4,000 square foot open-air garden Atrium in the center of the Museum is used for dining and dancing amidst the car collection. A gift shop filled with an eclectic assortment of collectibles rounds out the facility. The entire facility is "wheelchair friendly" and free wheelchairs are available for visitors.

History, Historical Society

The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum located in the historic 1927 Boca Raton Town Hall is home to the Boca Raton Historical Society. Here visitors can enjoy five permanent exhibits dedicated to the history of one of Florida’s most desirable communities. Our galleries include: The Pioneer Era; Addison Mizner and the 1920s; World War II in Boca Raton; IBM Boca Raton; and a timeline of Boca history from prehistoric times to the present. In addition, the museum features a temporary exhibit gallery and is the principal resource for Boca Raton historical research. The Schmidt Museum offers educational programs for students, lecture series, community events, and tours of historic landmarks.

Children's, General, History, Historic House, Natural History, Nature Centers, Science

Art, History, Natural History, Nature Centers

Botanical Garden, Children's, Culture, History, Library, Science

The mission of the Student Museum is to involve students in hands-on activities designed to interpret the past and to apply that knowledge to the present.

Anthropology

Anthropology, Archaeology, Culture, History

To educate, promote, and operate a historical museum for the preservation of knowledge and appreciation of Florida History; to display and interpret historical materials; to teach Florida history of the area; to publicize the area's history.

History

History

The Sanford Museum houses exhibits illustrating the history of the City of Sanford and the life and times of City founder Henry S. Sanford.

Historical Society

Art

The University of Tampa, Scarfone/Hartley Gallery exhibits significant original works of art created by contemporary national, international and regional artists. STUDIO-f, visiting-artist program is included in the gallery events. http://studiof.utarts.com

Children's, History

Schoolhouse Children’s Museum, a restored 1913 school building, features “hands-on” exhibits, facts and activities about pioneer days in Palm Beach County.

Planetarium, Science

Classroon Extension Programs, Mobile Outreach Programs, Community events monthly, after school programs

Historical Society

History

Archaeology, History, Historic House, Library, Natural History, Nature Centers, Park

To enhance students' appreciation of the cultural and environmental aspects of Marion County and north central Florida. Our efforts are to motivate students through the use of exhibits, guided tours on an interpretive nature trail, and hands-on activities and lab as well as introducing them to scientific and technological equipment used to learn about the environment. Now open to the public all year Saturday & Sunday 9 :00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. along with the Silver River State Park.