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 Fort Pierce
A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery
772-465-0630
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Founded in 1960 the museum houses the nation's largest exhibit of paintings by A. E. Backus including some of his earliest paintings as well as his la... More details and amenities
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 Fort Lauderdale
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Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum
863-902-1113
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Ah-Tah-Thi-Khi Museum features the history and culture of Florida's "unconquered" Seminole Indians. See lifelike exhibits and rare artifacts... More details and amenities
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Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
954-563-5393
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An extraordinary blend of art, architecture, history and ecology. This 35-acre subtropical estate and historic house museum was designed by Frederic C... More details and amenities
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Fort Lauderdale Historical Society
954-463-4431
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Located on the New River, the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society tells the story of their community's history from the Pioneers of Fort Lauderdal... More details and amenities
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 Fernandina Beach
Amelia Island Museum of History
904-261-7378
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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 Cou... More details and amenities
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 Delray Beach
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The American Orchid Society
561-404-2000
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The AOS Visitors Center and Botanical Garden in Delray Beach, is home to the American Orchid Society. The facility hosts extensive orchid collection, ... More details and amenities
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 Titusville
American Police Hall of Fame
321-264-0911
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The Nation's first museum, attraction and memorial honoring all police officers. This educational attraction offers thousands of items on display such... More details and amenities
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 Ocala
Appleton Museum of Art
352-291-4455
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Some of the finest permanent collections and changing exhibitions the Southeast has to offer. Permanent collections feature 19th-century European pain... More details and amenities
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 Sanibel Island
The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum
888-679-6450, 239-395-2233
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Sanibel & Captiva are considered the shelling capital of North America. More than 300 species of shells can be found in the shallow water surround... More details and amenities
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 Coconut Grove
The Barnacle Historic State Park
305-442-6866
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This beautiful house with a whimsical name dates to a quieter time. The Barnacle, built in 1891, offers a glimpse of Old Florida during "The... More details and amenities
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 Boca Raton
Boca Raton Historical Society
561-395-6766
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"You owe it to yourself to learn more about Boca Raton's rich history." Let your guide be the Boca Raton Historical Society (BRHS), located ... More details and amenities
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Boca Raton Museum of Art
561-392-2500
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One of South Florida's finest cultural attractions, the Boca Raton Museum of Art presents changing exhibitions of national and international importanc... More details and amenities
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 Cocoa
Brevard Museum of History & Natural Science
321-632-1830
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Dioramas and exhibits depict the area from the days of mammoths and saber tooth cats to the modern era of rockets and space shuttles. Handle foss... More details and amenities
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 St. George Island
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Cape St. George Light & Visitor Center
888-927-7744, 850-927-7744
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The historic Cape St. George Light, originally built in 1852, has been reconstructed on St. George Island after the tragic co... More details and amenities
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 Winter Park
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The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art
407-645-5311
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Houses the world's most comprehensive collection of works by Louis Comfort Tiffany, 1848-1933, including jewelry, pottery, paintings, art glass, leade... More details and amenities
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 Naples
Children's Museum of Naples
239-514-0084
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 Clewiston
Clewiston Museum
863-983-2870
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A historical and heritage museum documenting the Clewiston area and a 60-seat theater for the viewing of historical and agriculture videos. Exhibits i... More details and amenities
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 St. Augustine
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Colonial Spanish Quarter Museum
904-825-6830
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Step back in time at St. Augustine's only living history museum. As you stroll through this garrison town, leave today's world behind and lear... More details and amenities

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Dow Museum of Historic Houses
904-823-9722
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On one city block, discover over 400 years of history. Hidden among beautiful courtyards are nine historic houses original to the site. Inside find ex... More details and amenities
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 Port St. Joe
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Constitution Convention Museum State Park
850-229-8029
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The monument was erected in 1922 and bears the names of the convention delegates engraved in marble. The vast landscape boasts a promenade of palm tre... More details and amenities
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 Stuart
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Court House Cultural Center Gallery
772-287-6676
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The historic Martin County Court House Cultural Center hosts fine arts exhibits featuring locally and nationally known artists. Home to the Arts Counc... More details and amenities
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Elliott Museum
772-225-1961
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A celebration of ingenuity and creativity as well as regional history and art. Come see the ingenuity that made America great! Learn of Ster... More details and amenities
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 Marathon
Crane Point Museum & Nature Center
305-743-9100
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A 63-acre non-profit Nature Center in the heart of the Florida Keys. Features include Museum of Natural History, Wild Bird Rescue Center, Nature ... More details and amenities
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 Carrabelle
Crooked River Lighthouse
850-697-9790
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Tower Height (ground to top of lantern): 103 feet. Architect and Builders: unknown. Type of construction: cast iron skeletal tower. Foundation materia... More details and amenities
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 Jacksonville
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The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
904-356-6857
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Located in the Riverside Avondale historic district and is the largest fine arts museum in Northeast Florida. With more than 6,000 objects in its perm... More details and amenities
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 Dunedin
Dunedin Historical Society and Museum
727-736-1176
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 Fort Myers
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Edison & Ford Winter Estates
239-334-7419
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The Edison & Ford Winter Estates include the winter homes of the Edison and Ford families, tropical gardens, laboratory, as well as museum full of... More details and amenities
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 Key West
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Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
305-294-1136
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Ernest Hemingway penned most of his greatest work while residing in this tranquil environment. Experience a step back in time with a guided tour of hi... More details and amenities
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 Lakeland
Explorations V Children's Museum
863-687-3869
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Explore three floors of kid-powered exhibits and programs fueled by imagination, exploration, creativity and discovery. Experience a hands-on, fun-fil... More details and amenities
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 Polk City
Fantasy of Flight
863-984-3500
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Florida's premiere aviation attraction showcases vintage aircraft from the world’s largest private collection. General admission includes f... More details and amenities
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 Palm Beach
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Flagler Museum
561-655-2833
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Completed in 1902, Whitehall, Henry Flagler's Gilded Age estate in Palm Beach, was hailed as "more magnificent than any other private dwelling in... More details and amenities
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 Palm Coast
Florida Agricultural Museum
386-446-7630
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 Visit historic farms and interact with our farm animals, including rare Cracker Horses and Cracker Cattle. You will be greeted by Sally, our far... More details and amenities
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 Weirsdale
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Florida Carriage Museum & Resort Gay Friendly
866-500-2237, 352-750-5500
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Florida Carriage Museum & Resort Gay Friendly
866-500-2237, 352-750-5500
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The Florida Carriage Museum & Resort encompasses over 400 acres of beauty in Central Florida’s horse country. Visitors to the Museum re-live... More details and amenities
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 Tallahassee
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Florida Historic Capitol & Museum
850-487-1902
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Since 1845, the Historic Capitol has been the central symbol of Florida state government. Restored to its 1902 appearance, it is the post Victorian ic... More details and amenities
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 St. Petersburg
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Florida Holocaust Museum
727-820-0100
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The Florida Holocaust Museum is situated in St. Petersburg's museum district. To prevent future genocides, the Florida Holocaust Museum advances publi... More details and amenities
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 Islamorada
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The Florida Keys History of Diving Museum
305-664-9737
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Immerse yourself in 4,000 years of diving history!   From the ancient days of Gilgamesh to the modern days of recreational diving, di... More details and amenities
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 Gainesville
Florida Museum of Natural History
352-846-2000
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The Butterfly Rainforest is home to hundreds of living butterflies, waterfalls and tropical plants year 'round. Other museum exhibits include the Hall... More details and amenities
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 Parrish
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Florida Railroad Museum
877-869-0800, 941-776-0906
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Welcome to the Florida Railroad Museum.  The Museum offers one of the most unique museum experiences in the world. Here you "Ride the Exhibi... More details and amenities
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 Perry
Forest Capital Museum State Park
850-584-3227
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The museum and the park's 1863 cracker homestead interpret the areas' natural and cultural history. The museum interprets the history of forestry in N... More details and amenities
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