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
Immokalee, Collier County’s largest inland community, has long been linked with sprawling cattle ranches and a thriving agricultural economy. First occupied by the Calusa Indians and later by the Seminole, the area has seen a colorful mix of hunters, trappers, cowmen, missionaries and Indian traders since it was first settled in 1872. Early pioneers renamed the town “Immokalee” in 1897 after a Seminole word meaning “my home” or “his home.” Originally home to cattleman Robert Roberts and his family, this 13-acre historic site and museum (the longest running ranch in South Florida) provides visitors with a rare opportunity to experience daily working life on a Southwest Florida pioneer homestead and citrus grove from the early 1900s. Exhibits, programs, and fifteen carefully preserved original buildings and features tell the story of the cow hunters, ranchers and pioneer-spirited families who struggled to tame this vast wilderness prairie on the edge of the Big Cypress Swamp. The Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is located in downtown Immokalee, a scenic 44-mile drive east of Naples.
Immokalee, FL
Region(s):
Southwest
County:
Collier
Type(s):
Historic Home
History
ICA Miami is dedicated to promoting continuous experimentation in contemporary art, advancing new scholarship, and fostering the exchange of art and ideas throughout the Miami region and internationally. Through an energetic calendar of exhibitions and programs, and its collection, ICA Miami provides an important international platform for the work of local, emerging, and under-recognized artists, and advances the public appreciation and understanding of the most innovative art of our time. The museum is deeply committed to providing open, public access to artistic excellence by offering year-round free admission.
Miami, FL
Region(s):
Southeast
County:
Miami-Dade
Type(s):
Art
‘Island SPACE Caribbean Museum’ is an archive and exhibition space featuring a collection of artifacts, iconic paraphernalia, cultural relics and historical data representing South Florida’s Caribbean communities.
Plantation, FL
Region(s):
Southeast
County:
Broward
Type(s):
Other
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is the only walking safari in Northeast Florida. Discover the earth’s wildlife through interactive and educational experiences. A true family adventure, Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is changing daily and is dedicated to consistently improving. As a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization, a portion of ticket sales and memberships goes directly to the care and feeding of our animals, and the protection of animals and plants around the world.
Jacksonville, FL
Region(s):
Northeast
County:
Duval
Type(s):
Gardens
Zoo
The Jay Historical Society began in 2001 as a dream of seven local citizens. We have a permanent museum and our mission is to collect items, preserve documents, and to educate and advocate for the historical preservation of places and structures related to the history of Jay and north Santa Rosa County.
Jay, FL
Region(s):
Northwest
County:
Santa Rosa
Type(s):
Art
Children's
History
House
Science
Other
Founded in 1998 by those who appreciate the arts and by artists; we provide essential support for artistic activities and cultural undertakings in our community.
Monticello, FL
Region(s):
North Central
County:
Jefferson
Type(s):
Art
The Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU (JMOF-FIU) is the only museum dedicated to telling the story of more than 250 years of Florida Jewish history, arts and culture, with a growing collection of more than 100,000 items. Housed in two restored historic buildings that were once synagogues for Miami Beach's first Jewish congregation, the museum is located in the trendy SoFi neighborhood of South Beach. While reflective of the Jewish experience in Florida, JMOF-FIU creates understanding of the shared immigrant experience in our multicultural society. JMOF became part of FIU in 2012, creating a historic partnership that leverages the resources of the Museum and FIU to ignite a new era of interdisciplinary education and research. Using the lens of the evolving immigration experience of Jews in Florida, JMOF-FIU serves as a forum to promote tolerance, further global understanding and create connections to Jewish culture, history, arts and contemporary civic life for diverse audiences.
Miami Beach, FL
Region(s):
Southeast
County:
Miami-Dade
Type(s):
History