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.
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.
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K-12 field trips & group tours by appointment.
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.