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.

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

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.

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.

History

Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Military

In 1996, the City of Clermont purchased the Clermont Historic Village property, which included the Train Depot and the Quonset Hut. The South Lake County Historical Society was formed in 1998. The SLCHS and the City of Clermont have a cooperative agreement allowing the Historical Society to operate the Historic Village.

Culture, History, 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.

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.

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.

Art, History, Natural History, Nature Centers

History

History

Archaeology, Art, History

The Museum of Florida Art and Culture is dedicated to artists of Florida whose work is an interpretation of the history heritage or environment of the state.

History

Culture, General, History, Library, Military

The museum has on dis[play thousands of items donated by local Veterans and they vary from WW I - WWII to current conflicts. We have an extensive library of books, letters and personal correspondence dating back to the first world war. We also have a 40 ft mobile museum that we can bring to your events.