Last updated: 6/2/2021
Osprey, Florida
Street Address
337 North Tamiami TrailOsprey, FL 34229
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 846Osprey, FL 34229
phone: 941-966-5214
fax: 941-966-1355
e-mail: contactus@selby.org
web: www.selby.org

Hours

Hours
Sunday
12 PM - 5 PM
Monday - Saturday
9 AM - 5 PM
Holidays
Closed Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas

Admissions

Adults $12
Seniors $10
Children $5 (age 6-12)

Staff

John McCarthy
phone:
Shavonne Simon
phone:
Description

Historic Spanish Point is a 30 acre historic, archaeological, and environmental museum located on Little Sarasota Bay. Discover 5,000 years of history while enjoying the surrounding natural beauty.

Mission

To connect people of today with 5,000 years of human history in Southwest Coastal Florida by collecting, preserving and interpreting objects and traditions significant to our region's past.

Artifact Collections

15,000 objects in the collections represent the prehistory and history of southwest coastal Florida.

Research Collections

A small research center is open by appointment and contains documents, photographs, books, and periodicals relating to regional history.

Educational Programs

Historic Spanish Point offers third and fourth grade field trip programs to public and private schools. Guided tours are offered to the general public daily.

Facilities
Rentals

Lecture Halls, Outdoor wedding venue, Meeting Rooms

Governance

Gulf Coast Heritage Assn. Inc., a 501(c)(3) not for profit corporation, owns and operates Historic Spanish Point.

Library
Access: General Public
Appointment required: Yes
Publications

E-newsletter WEBB Journal. go to www.historicspanishpoint.org to subscribe

Services
Gift Shop
Special Event Rental
Group Tours
ADA
Wheelchair Accessible
Exhibitions
Museum Events
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