History Museums

10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

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9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

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9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

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9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

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9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

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9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

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10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

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12:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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MdDaddyBear

Baltimore, MD46 contributions

Superb Museum.. thorough and beautifully presented

Dec 2019

I drove 3 hours just to see this place.... and it was better than I had expected!. As an example, most places add a small display about the pre-European inhabitants ... this museum had several ROOMS, with great detail about life and culture. I learned a lot here -- did not know that Florida belonged to the French for a while.... Great museum.

Written January 2, 2020

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Bob B

Oshkosh, WI240 contributions

First rate.

Mar 2020

I love museums, and have traveled to many states and Europe to visit them. Overall, I would compare the Florida museum as their equal, and it's free.
The quality of the dioramas was exceptional, with vivid colors, extremely life-like figures, and inventive staging. The range of artifacts throughout the building was astounding
The pre-history and history of Florida is fascinating, and it was well represented here. A bonus was an exhibition of Florida landscapes with a good selection of works by the Florida Highwaymen.

Written March 11, 2020

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JennInFlorida

Jacksonville, FL150 contributions

Very Nice Florida History Museum

Feb 2022

Visited here on a weekday and had a great time! The museum was not crowded and parking is very easy at the parking garage next door. You can visit the museum gift shop for a free parking token to use in the machine as you leave the garage. We enjoyed all the museum exhibits and the video at the start of the museum. The museum docents were all friendly and helpful.

Written February 22, 2022

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Nina S

Miami, FL15 contributions

Amazing history museum

Jul 2022

Amazing Museum about the history of Florida. We had a few hours to explore Tallahassee with my college bound daughter and her friend. My daughter and I are history buffs so we thought it would be fun to go here. We first thought is was a cute and “hokey” museum, but we soon were totally immersed by the amazing displays with in depth look at the various periods of Florida and National History. Staff were very knowledge and gave deeper explanations if you asked questions. We spent only about 90 minutes because of our schedule, but we could have easily spent several hours! The museum and parking are all free for visitors. If you like history, do not pass this museum up!

Written July 12, 2022

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BobbyD1927

Horseheads, NY73 contributions

Excellent Free History Museum

Jun 2022

Excellent history museum, and the best part is that it's free. Young and old will enjoy the artifacts and stories told in this museum. Great for history buffs and history novices alike. if you're a Floridian, this is a must. If you're not a Floridian, then you'll still enjoy this one. The museum traces Florida's roots as a Spanish colony/British colony/US territory and then US state. Very informative. You can spend hours here--and we did.

Written May 29, 2023

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Noel78

Tennessee608 contributions

Great summary of Florida: from prehistoric to 20th century days

Jun 2021

An outstanding, comprehensive museum capturing Florida from prehistoric times to the 20th century. Every exhibit was well-researched and displayed. Although the pedestrian flow is a little confusing (I looked at the Civil War before the prehistoric mammals), if you pay closer attention you can probably direct yourself more attentively. I spent 2 hours here, and I am a seasoned museum goer.

Note: there is a cafe off the lobby, but its hours are 12 to 2. Admission is free. Parking free also with a token obtainable at the gift shop.

Written June 18, 2021

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Getaway8718

Dunedin, Florida1 contribution

The kids loved it!

Great Museum! The people there are very knowledgeable and friendly. I knew practically nothing of the history of the state until I went there. I left feeling like I had a much better grasp on the state's interesting history. And the kids loved it!

Written October 10, 2003

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Journey17600

Graceville, Florida1 contribution

Great Exhibits at the Museum of Florida History

This museum has first class exhibits and great interactives for the kids. The whole family loved it and we all learned a great deal about the history of our great state.

Written October 24, 2003

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Happytravel4002018

Athens, GA28 contributions

Great museum of the history of the state

Feb 2019 • Family

This museum, near the state capitol, has wonderful displays of the very interesting history of the state of Florida. Free but donations accepted (encouraged). A lot of information on Native American groups that have lived in the region. Display captions in English and in Spanish. Well worth a visit!

Written February 22, 2019

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margaretkN9931LK

Cape Coral, FL27 contributions

Vacation with Grandkids to Tallahassee

Jul 2018 • Family

We took our grandkids aged 13, 9 and 5 to the museum. My husband and I were impressed from the start. The exhibits were well done, interactive and very interesting. The grandkids, all boys, lived it. There was something for all of them enjoy. The museum staff were great and walked the museum to let us know when an activity or theater show was beginning. I have been to the big museums in major cities but this museum ranks as a favorite.

Written July 9, 2018

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