Updated: 8/26/2024 
Gillespie Museum - Stetson University
Deland, Florida
Description

The Gillespie Museum at Stetson University is home to one of the largest and most scientifically (and historically) important collections of geologic material in the Southeast U.S. Situated on two acres of grounds, the museum is surrounded by the Native Florida Landscape and Volusia Sandhill Ecosystem, a habitat restoration and research project.

Mission

The mission of the Gillespie Museum is to foster the study, appreciation, and awareness of the natural sciences, specifically earth and environmental science, throughout Central Florida. The Museum is dedicated to upholding the professional and educational standards of the American Association of Museums.

Governance

University

Services

K-12 field trips & group tours by appointment.

Gift Shop
Hours of Operation

Tuesday through Friday, 10 am to 4 pm, during the academic year when Stetson University is in session. The museum is occasionally open weekday evenings for Science Cafes and other special events, and once a month for Science Saturdays from 10 am to noon. See the Gillespie Museum website for more details.

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MUSEUM CONFERENCES

April 5 - 8, 2025

New York Museum Association 2025 Conference in Ithaca, NY

Ithaca Downtown Conference Center

Ithaca, New York

April 6 - 8, 2025

Nebraska Museum Association 2025 Conference

Hosted by the Knight Museum in Alliance, Nebraska

United States

April 6 - 9, 2025

Texas Association of Museums 2025 Conference Austin

AT&T Conference Center

Austin, Texas

April 27 - 29, 2025

Oregon Museum Association 2025 Conference

TBA

Independence, Oregon

May 5 - 9, 2025

Museum Store Association FORWARD 2025 in LA

The Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles, California

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