Lakeland, Florida

History, Military

Florida’s Official Aviation Museum and Education Center showcases aviation. Collections include historic factory and kit-built aircraft. A featured exhibit highlights artifacts from the estate of aviation pioneer Howard Hughes.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

History

To preserve, protect, and share the unique history and culture of the Florida Seminole Indians.

Patrick A F B, Florida

History, Library, Military, Science, Specialized

The physical location of the museum is not related to the mailing address. Mapping programs will not display actual location of the museum. The 45th Space Wing Public Affairs Office hosts a free historic bus tour for the general public the second Wednesday of each month. The three-hour tour includes visits to the Air Force Space and Missile Museum, historic launch pads and the historic Cape Canaveral Lighthouse. The tour begins at 9:00 AM at the south gate of Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Participants must meet directly across the street from the Pass & ID building no later than 8:45 AM. Call the 45th Space Wing Public Affairs Office at 321-494-5949 for information and reservations.

Tallahassee, Florida

Arboretum, Botanical Garden, Culture, History, Historic House, Natural History, Park

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

Naples, Florida

History, Military

The Naples Museum Of Military History is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) military museum located at the Naples Airport in Southwest Florida. The museum houses more than 10,000 military artifacts from the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, the Civil War, World War I, World War II, and the Korean, Vietnam and Gulf wars.

Apalachicola, Florida

Culture, History, Historic House, Library, Military, Specialized

We offer a variety of educational and recreational boat trips including historical tours, eco-tours, kayak trips, sunset cruises, sailing programs, and excursions to pristine barrier islands. Our exhibits, lecture series, and wooden boat building school provide a variety of educational experiences.

Archer, Florida

Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Specialized

The Archer Historical Society's newly developed plan for the Yulee Railroad Day's Celebration, is to coordinate concurrent linear events in all of the towns along the original Florida Railroad's right-of-way, connected by runs, relays, parades etc. Initially it is planned to extend accross all of Alachua County celebrating the 150th anniversary of Yulee's visionary railroad which was chartered in 1853 and crossed Florida in the next 6 years. The event is expected to grow each year, with new events and locations being added until the event extends accross the state, coast to coast, from Fernandina Beach to Cedar Key Florida. We will be having a 150 year anniversary every year for the next 8 years until we mark the date 150 years after it was completed at Cedar Key.

Largo, Florida

History, Military, Specialized

The museum is housed in a 35,000 sq. ft. re-renovated building. The Armed Forces History Museum is one of the largest, non-government funded, museums in the State of Florida. The musuem is interactive with vehicles, MIG 21, helicopters specialized military pieces, one of a kind artifacts & much, much more. Suitable for all ages.

Maitland, Florida

Art, Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Specialized

The Art & History Museums, Maitland operates the Maitland Art Center, Waterhouse Residence Museum, Carpentry Shop Museum, Telephone Museum, and Maitland Historical Museum. The Maitland Art Center was founded as an artist colony in 1937 by Jules Andre Smith and has grown into a cultural hub for Central Florida. The Maitland Art Center offers art instruction, exhibits, and public programming in an unequaled architectural environment. The Waterhouse Residence Museum offers a glimpse into Florida Victorian life as docents guide visitors through the home of one of Maitland’s founding families, the Waterhouses.

Clewiston, Florida

Art, Culture, History

The Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum is located on a 66 acre cypress dome on the Big Cypress Reservation. We have beautiful life-like dioramas and exhibits as well as a mile long boardwalk through the cypress dome with signage identifying various plants and animals.

Eglin Air Force Base, Florida

History, Military

Restoration, preservation and exhibit of U.S. Air Force Armament and Aircraft.

Gainesville, Florida

History, Historical Society

Fernandina Beach, Florida

Archaeology, Culture, History, Library

Discover the rich history and culture of Amelia Island, a tiny paradise with a big place in Florida's history books. Housed in the historic Nassau County jail, the Museum showcases the island's 4,000 years of Florida history.

Coral Gables, Florida

Botanical Garden, History, Library, Nature Centers, Park, Science

Conservation of orchid species and their habitats has been a cornerstone of the AOS since our founding in 1921. Through its members and staff, the Society plays a major role in the formulation of world orchid conservation opinion and policies. By working to save orchids and their habitats here and abroad, we preserve their beauty and important role in the planet's ecosystem.

Apopka, Florida

Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society

The Apopka Histoircal Society was organized in 1968 and incorporated in 1971. The Apopka Historical Society are the caretakers of the artifacts representing the history of Apopka and Northwest Orange County. The Museum of the Apopkans is the physical building that houses these artifacts and is owned by the city of Apopka. The city provides support for the museum in maintaining the building and grounds and utilities. At the present time the Apopka Historical Society is staffing the Museum, as the city has not hired a Museum Director or staff person to oversee the museum.

Archer, Florida

Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Specialized

Constructed prior to 1900, this station served the route from Fernandina to Cedar Key built by David Yulee between 1857 and 1861. Originally located near the Bauknight house, it was moved to this site. The first official name of the line was the Florida Railroad. Later this became the Florida Central & Peninsular, and then part of the Seaboard Air Line Railroad. The "Eagle Mine Branch" curved to the south from the station along the present Gibson Street. The Archer Historical Society now owns the station, where there are historic items on display. A historical marker was placed for David Levy Yulee in 1989.

Maitland, Florida

Art, Culture, History, Historic House

The Art & History Museums – Maitland is a premier Central Florida cultural destination and community gathering place. We offer 5 museums within a mile of one another, and invite you to spend the day with us and enjoy all that we have to offer. From professional artists working in their studios to hands on 19th century woodworking, our museums offer unparalleled opportunities for enrichment and inspiration. Our two campuses include a 1937 artists’ colony with Aztec and Mayan architectural influences, a Victorian house museum, a working antique tool museum, an interactive telephone museum, and a museum that celebrates the history of Maitland. There truly is something for everyone and each experience is well worth the trip.

Key West, Florida

Art, Botanical Garden, History, Historic House

To educate and inform visitors about the artistic ornithological contributions of J.J. Audubon, the history and story of the Audubon House, its furnishings, and 19th century Key West and the Florida Keys.