African American Research Library and Cultural Center

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Library

This 60,000-square-foot facility, built in the heart of one of Broward’s historically black communities, is the third of its kind in the nation to house extensive collections related to this unique blend of cultures. It is the sixth largest branch library of the Broward County Libraries Division, a service of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners. The library houses more than 85,000 books, manuscripts, artifacts and documents. In addition to these resources, it features permanent and traveling exhibits, a 300-seat state-of-the-art auditorium and a computer training lab.

Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum at Okalee

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

History

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

Black Historical Society of Broward County

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Historical Society

Buehler Planetarium and Observatory

Davie, Florida

Planetarium, Science

Located on the central campus of Broward Community College, the planetarium was built in 1965 through a bequest of aviation pioneer Emil Buehler. Over the past 35 years, the planetarium has presented star shows and astronomical programs to almost a million visitors. As a result of a substantial gift from the Emil Buehler Trust, the planetarium has been completely renovated, reopening in 1988 with a Zeiss M1015 star projector and a sophisticated computerized automation system.

Historic Stranahan House Museum

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

History, Historic House

The Stranahan House was built in 1901 by Frank Stranahan, credited as Fort Lauderdale’s founding father, and his wife Ivy Cromartie Stranahan, the area’s first school teacher. It is the oldest surviving structure in Broward County and has served as a trading post, post office, town hall, and home to the Stranahans. The house is a wood-frame vernacular structure with wide porches and a stunning view of the New River. The Stranahan House has stood at the center of Fort Lauderdale’s growth since it was built and has played a significant role in the economic and social life of this community. A guided tour of Fort Lauderdale's Historic Stranahan House Museum is like a journey through time.

IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum

Dania Beach, Florida

Art, History, Nature Centers, Science

Museum description: 60,000 sq. ft. world headquarters of the International Game Fish Association includes seven galleries, marina, 4 acre wetlands, live alligators, virtual fishing, films, library, tours, camps, scout programs and facility rentals available.

Museum of Discovery & Science

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

General, History, Natural History, Park, Science, Specialized

There is always something new happening at the Museum of Discovery and Science. Spend a day of discovery exploring hundreds of interactive exhibits including an outdoor Science Park. Visitors can take a ride on the Everglades Airboat Adventure, experience hurricane force winds in the Storm Center, dig for fossils alongside a giant prehistoric megalodon, get close to a confrontation between a saber-toothed cat and an Imperial mammoth, and enjoy the playful antics of North American river otters in their two-story indoor/outdoor habitat. See exciting science demonstrations and presentations by community experts. Discover the amazing Everglades in the Florida EcoScapes exhibit. Hang out with bats, turtles and sharks. Meet an alligator and be charmed by a 6-foot-long snake.

Naval Air Station Fort Lauderdale Museum

Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Culture, History, Historic House, Library, Military, Science

Serving as one among 257 air stations during World War II, and as one of a few specialty schools for training on the TBM/TBF Avenger aircraft, the Naval Air Station Fort Lauderdale (NASFL) made a big impact in the South Florida region, and the United States as a whole. The NAS Fort Lauderdale Museum (also known as the Link Trainer Building #8), stands as the only reminder of a naval complex of more than 200 buildings.

Oakland Park Historical Society

Oakland Park, Florida

Historical Society

The Oakland Park Historical Society was established in 1973.

Old Davie School Historical Museum

Davie, Florida

History

Davie School Foundation was established in 1984 to restore and preserve Old Davie School, the oldest existing school building in Broward County. The school was designed by August Geiger in 1918 as the first permanent school in the Everglades and was used as a school until 1980. Working in partnership with Town of Davie, Soroptimist International of Davie and Davie Historical Society, the Foundation works to collect, preserve and interpret the history and cultural of the Davie Community. Old Davie School was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 29, 1988. The Viele House, c. 1912, and the Walsh-Osterhoudt Home, c. 1914, were relocated to the site in 2003-04 and will open as house museums of pioneer life in later 2007/early 2008.

Plantation Historical Museum

Plantation, Florida

History

To preserve the history of the City of Plantation, Broward County and the State of Florida.

Wilton Manors Historical Society

Wilton Manors, Florida

Historical Society

Bonnet House Museum & Gardens

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Art, History, Historic House

Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, located at 900 N. Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale is situated on 35 subtropical acres between the Intracoastal Waterway and A1A on Fort Lauderdale beach. The whimsical estate was the winter retreat of Frederic and Evelyn Bartlett, two American artists whose unconventional personal touches are evident throughout the property. For more information go to www.bonnethouse.org or call (954) 563-5393.

Fort Lauderdale Fire and Safety Museum

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Children's, General, History, Library, Science, Specialized

Youth Group Safety Programs: Make sure that everyone in your youth group knows how to prevent fires and how to escape from a burning home…and that everyone knows the importance of working smoke alarms! The Fire Museum welcomes groups of up to 50 children, for our exciting fire safety education presentation. The cost is $5 per child (adults are free) . . . for information that can save lives!

History Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Archaeology, Art, Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Military

The story of the New River is as old as the Everglades. It was home to the Tequesta People from prehistoric time. Later is was a refuge for the Seminole People. Even though it was claimed by Ponce De Leon for his King in 1513, it remained virtually untouched by the modern world until the late 1800s. Fort Lauderdale Historical Society operates 3 museums and a research library on the banks of the New River. Its campus features an open-air museum that demonstrates the best remaining examples of wood and masonry vernacular tropical architecture. Its Main, Pioneer House and Schoolhouse Museums explore the development of South Florida from virgin land to the present.

International Swimming Hall of Fame

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

History

This not-for-profit educational organization annually honors the world's greatest aquatic heroes and preserves the sport's history in a museum that houses swimming, diving, synchronized swimming and water polo memorabilia, including films, books, interactive video displays and endless archives relating to aquatic sports. A plethora of Olympic memorabilia from over 100 countries includes gold medals won by some of the sport's brightest stars. The training facility contains, a swimming flume, training pool, two Olympic-size swimming pools and diving well used for training by some Olympic competitors.

My Jewish Discovery Place Children's Museum

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Children's

My Jewish Discovery Place Children's Museum is dedicated to providing an environment where creativity, learning and play become a bridge to understanding in our multi-cultural world.

NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Art, Culture, History

The Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale, located in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale, is devoted to showcasing diverse exhibitions, providing arts education to the community, and serving as the ultimate hang out for artists, students, and those who appreciate art.

Old Davie Historical Society

Davie, Florida

Historical Society

Old Dillard Museum

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

General, History, Historic House, Specialized

The Old Dillard Museum is a historic cultural education center for preserving and promoting the customs, rhythms, symbols and traditions that have been the foundation of African-American survival and success in Fort Lauderdale and the nation.

Plantation Historical Society

Plantation, Florida

Historical Society

Formed in 1974 to preserve the history and archives of the City of Plantation, FL. A vacant room in the City Hall was the Society's first home. After various other locations came and went, the Society moved to its present location, the "retired" City Fire Station #1 in October of 1991.

The Fine Arts Gallery at Broward Community College

Davie, Florida

Art

Our mission to help provide an environment which will enhance quality education in the Visual Arts. Our intention is to help satisfy the art educational needs of our constituents, the students Broward Community College and the community we serve.

Young At Art Museum

Davie, Florida

Art, Children's

Young At Art Children’s Museum - a unique, hands-on children's museum, shifts the paradigm of arts education from learning about art to using art for learning. FCAT compatible programs integrate art into all key subject areas including math, language, reading, science and social studies. Children enter a new dimension of learning and creativity by touching, exploring, creating, imagining and enjoying the limitless possibilities of art.