Miami, Florida

Art, Culture

The Haitian Heritage Museum is proposed to be an approximately 60,000 sf structure that facilitates a diverse series of program functions. The first, and most prominent, will be the Museum component which will feature a variety of spaces that hosts fine Haitian visual arts exhibitions, and an area that accommodates the historic, and contemporary Haitian literary works. Second, a major section that will facilitate community participation is the Artist’s loft component where art students from local as well as international communities will reside and engage in a curriculum rich in Haitian Arts/ Culture. The structure will also feature a 200 seat theater where another dimension of Haiti’s rich artistic culture can be expressed through the medium of film.

Daytona Beach, Florida

Historical Society

DeLand, Florida

Gainesville, Florida

Art, Culture, University

The Harn Museum of Art at the University of Florida opened in 1990. The Mary Ann Harn Cofrin Pavilion opened in October 2005 and includes exhibition space, a café and classrooms. An expansive addition dedicated to the conservation, display and interpretation of Asian art opened in March 2012.

Mims, Florida

Art, Culture, History, Library, Park

Dedicated to preserving African American history, it is a repository of Moore family artifacts, historical documents, and currently features a timeline of strategic events of the pre-civil rights era beginning with slavery.

Fort Pierce, Florida

Art, Botanical Garden, History

5 acre sub-tropical garden featuring vernacular architecture and collections of palms, bromeliads, orchids, herbs, bonsai and other plants. Gift shop on site. 64-acre expansion underway. Recently received 100 Bonsai from Bonsai Master Jim Smith. Display will be opened late April.

Palm Beach, Florida

Art, History, Historic House

Completed in 1902, Whitehall, Henry Flagler's Palm Beach estate, is a National Historic Landmark and is open to the public as the Flagler Museum. Highlights include tours, exhibits, and Flagler's railcar.

Largo, Florida

History, Historic House, Library

Heritage Village, operated by Pinellas County government with assistance from the Pinellas County Historical Society, is a 21-acre living history museum located in the heart of Pinellas County at 11909 125th St. N. in Largo. It is adjacent to the Florida Botanical Gardens. Heritage Village brings to life more than 150 years of rich and colorful local history in a picturesque, cool landscape of palmettos and pine trees. More than 25 buildings and structures are restored, authentic and full of fun. A new EnterAction adventure welcomes families and reveals secrets of the past.

Jupiter, Florida

Art

Please see website for museum info and history.

Sebring, Florida

Art

To promote the study and appreciation and development of the arts in their many forms and to provide a program whereby the community may benefit from such purposes.

Daytona Beach, Florida

History

Housed in the former 100 year old 1910 Merchants Bank building, the Halifax Historical Museum exhibits depict local history beginning in 5,000 BC with the Timucuan Indians, the Seminole Native Americans and includes the Civil War, Victorian Era and up to the present day. There is a Racing Zone that covers beach/road racing in Daytona Beach, Ormand Beach and Daytona Beach Shores. The War Zone covers World War I & II in Daytona Beach, FLorida. Grandma's Attic contains vintage clothing and toys for children. Visitors are treated to a 20 minute movie that covers 130,000 years of history in the Halifax Area. Extensive vintage photo and document archives are available in the Museum for research. There is also a Gift Shop selling books on local history, china, crystal and other donated items.

Jasper, Florida

Historical Society

Fort Pierce, Florida

Science

To provide informative exhibits , publications, and educational programs which communicate to a diverse public the exciting aspects of marine biology and technology, and the state-of-the-art science being pursued at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution. To provide an intellectual setting for meetings, a high-quality marine-oriented gift shop, and research and teaching collections of biological specimens of local importance.

Orlando, Florida

Botanical Garden, History, Science

Explore an amazing botanical oasis nearly 50-acres minutes from Downtown Orlando. Each garden is designed specifically to further our mission: inspire visitors to appreciate and understand plants. The garden and historical home were deeded to the City of Orlando in 1961 by Mr. Harry P. Leu and his wife, Mary Jane. We hope you enjoy your visit.

Hawthorne, Florida

Art, History, Historic House

The building housing Hawthorne's museum was built in 1907 as a church for one of the town's African-American congretations. Visitors will find relics from the office of an early town doctor, memorabilia from the career of Rep. Sidney Martin and items illustrating the heyday of the turpentine distillery.

Tampa, Florida

History

Valparaiso, Florida

History

The purpose of the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida is to collect and preserve material culture pertaining to the region’s history, to illuminate economic and social history through research and exhibits, and to inspire interest in Florida’s heritage by offering educational programs and services to the public.

Brooksville, Florida

History, Historic House

To collect, preserve, restore, arrange and display articles depicting pioneer life in the County of Hernando and the State of Florida.

Sebring, Florida

History

To educate general visitors on the history of the Civilian Conservation Corps and the need to preserve both the heritage of the CCC and our natural and cultural resources. The CCC Festival held each year gives visitors an opportunity to talk to some of the men who worked during late 1930s and early 1940s to build and maintain parks throughout the country.

Thonotosassa, Florida

Nature Centers

Provide resource-based recreation while preserving, interpreting and restoring natural and cultural resources.