This 20-acre coastal preserve is an experience you can’t miss! Sea turtles, fish, and other marine animals swim in seawater tanks. Take a stroll through the butterfly garden and walk through the hardwood hammock along a boardwalk capturing views of native Florida and the Intracoastal waterway. Stop in the Florida Atlantic University Marine Lab where researchers conduct valuable scientific research regarding marine life. Participate in one of our many environmentally focused programs for children, adults, and families.
Boca Raton, FL
Region(s):
Southeast
County:
Palm Beach
Type(s):
Gardens
Park
Science
Other
The goal of the Havana History & Heritage Society is to preserve and highlight the historical assets and events of the Havana community.
Havana, FL
Region(s):
North Central
County:
Gadsden
Type(s):
History
A museum showcasing the work of a Florida master artist, local artists and much more. Avon Park Community and Cultural Center is the home of Heartland Cultural Alliance's Peter Powell Roberts Museum of Art, Art Gallery, Gift Shop and the War Dog Memorial.
Avon Park, FL
Region(s):
Southwest
County:
Highlands
Type(s):
Art
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 history and lifestyle of America’s Gilded Age and the life and significant contributions of Henry Bradley Plant to the development of Florida and Tampa Bay. 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.
Tampa, FL
Region(s):
Central
County:
Hillsborough
Type(s):
History
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 guided tours, changing exhibitions, and special programs.
Palm Beach, FL
Region(s):
Southeast
County:
Palm Beach
Type(s):
History
Since 1971, the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida has been collecting and preserving material culture pertaining to local and regional history. Today, the Museum houses an extensive collection of artifacts, textiles, and documents which are made available to the public. These materials are used for education, entertainment, and research through the archival library, exhibits, tours, public programs, and events.
VALPARAISO, FL
Region(s):
Northwest
County:
Okaloosa
Type(s):
History
The University of West Florida Historic Trust manages Historic Pensacola, which includes the Pensacola Museum of History, the Pensacola Children's Museum, Historic Pensacola Village, the Pensacola Museum of Art, the Hilton Green Research Library in downtown Pensacola as well as Arcadia Mill Archaeological Site and Homestead in Milton, FL. Our mission is to collect, preserve, interpret, and share the history of Northwest Florida. Our unified tickets provide admission to our museum complex for seven (7) days.
Pensacola, FL
Region(s):
Northwest
County:
Escambia
Type(s):
Children's
Historic Home
History
House
Discover a piece of old Florida where prehistoric middens, pioneer homesteads, and lush gardens await. One of the last remaining protected coastal properties open to the public, this expansive outdoor museum will take you back in time to the old charm that brought you to Sarasota in the first place. Come and explore our tranquil trails, breathtaking bay vistas, and over 5,000 years of history. Historic Spanish Point is and outdoor history museum and one of the largest intact, actively preserved archaeological sites of the prehistoric period on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Discover prehistoric shell mounds, explore how early pioneers established homesteads, and relax in the many formal gardens of the early 20th-century socialite, Bertha Palmer. Explore the expansive outdoor museum at your own leisure, or enjoy a docent-led walking, tram, or boat tours to immerse yourself in the rich history of the area. We invite you and your family to take a step back in time, soak in the lush landscapes, and savor a piece of Florida's past at Historic Spanish Point; where people have gathered for over 5,000 years. Historic Spanish Point was the first in Sarasota County to be designated as a historically significant location by the National Register of Historic Places; a program of The United States Department of Interior.
Osprey, FL
Region(s):
Southwest
County:
Sarasota
Type(s):
Gardens
History
Historic Stranahan House Museum preserves and tells the history of Broward Counties most historic structure. The Museum also tells the story of the birth of Fort Lauderdale through the lives of the communities founding father and mother Frank and Ivy Stranahan. The museum is open everyday of the week with tours at 1 PM, 2 PM and 3 PM.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Region(s):
Southeast
County:
Broward
Type(s):
Historic Home
HistoryMiami Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate located in downtown Miami, safeguards and shares Miami stories to foster learning, inspire a sense of place, and cultivate an engaged community. Through exhibitions, artistic endeavors, city tours, education, research, collections and publications, HistoryMiami Museum works to help everyone understand the importance of the past in shaping Miami’s future. HistoryMiami Museum connects people by telling the stories of Miami’s communities.
Miami, FL
Region(s):
Southeast
County:
Miami-Dade
Type(s):
History