Museum of Florida History

2nd Saturday Family Programs

Calling all kids! Experience hands-on history at the Museum each month!

All programs run from 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
The program, admission, and parking are free.

January 11, 2020
A Day at the Circus
Join the circus with the Museum of Florida History! Learn about the communities in Florida that served as the winter homes for circus performers, then perfect your circus skills.

February 8, 2020
Look with Me: Exploring Florida Landscape Art with Children
Learn to explore art exhibits as a family, then use your new skills in our life-sized board game, surrounded by works of art.

March 14, 2020
Sharing Stories with Zora Neale Hurston
Celebrate Women’s History Month by learning about one of Florida’s most famous authors.

Florida Inspired—Landscapes from the Risner Fine Art Collection

The Museum of Florida History is proud to introduce the Risner Fine Art Collection and its premier exhibit

featuring more than 125 landscape paintings by 98 different artists.

The works show the diversity and beauty of Florida’s natural environment, span more than a century,

and cover the Panhandle to the Keys, and the Everglades to North Florida farmland.

For additional information visit the Now on View page.

A new year of History at High Noon kicks off in January.

Beyond the Vote Exhibit Preview

Friday, January 17, 2020, Noon–12:45 p.m.

Preview the upcoming exhibit on women’s activism in several areas of American culture including women's suffrage,

the fight over the Equal Rights Amendment, and more.

Please note January's program is on a Friday.

37th Annual Children's Day—History on the Horizon

Saturday, January 25, 2020
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Free Admission & Free Parking, Fee for face and balloon art only

Activities include:
• Free bike helmets provided by the Pilot Club of Tallahassee.
• Interactive booths by organizations such as Lafayette Arts & Crafts Center, Florida Geological Survey, and WFSU.
• Performances by groups such as Capital City Music Therapy, The Tallahassee Ballet, and Young Actors Theatre.

Face and balloon art provided by BJ’s Party House!

Click here for event flyer

Knott House Museum presents a Mad Hatter Tea Party

March 19, 10:00 a.m. to Noon

Bring your children to Knott House Museum during spring break for a creative morning of old-time music, games, and costumes.

Introduce your kids to the Alice in Wonderland story, a long-time favorite of many including Luella Knott.

Meet the Mad Hatter, March Hare, and Alice herself. The adventure starts in the parlor with story time presented by the FSU Strozier Library.

The make a mask to wear and be part of the fun. Of course, there will be raspberry tea and “very happy un-birthday cake.”

The Mad Hatter Tea Party is presented free of charge, but reservations are required. For reservations or more information, call 850.922.2459.

Alice in Wonderland illustration by John Tenniel

Find Us

Museum Hours:

Monday-Friday:	9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday:	10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Sunday and holidays:	Noon – 4:30 p.m.

Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Admission to your State History Museum is free of charge; however, donations are appreciated. The suggested donation is $5 for adults and $1 for children.

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