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.

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.

History at High Noon

Slavery to Emancipation

Friday, February 28, 2020, Noon–12:45 p.m.

During the Battle of Natural Bridge, which occurred south of Tallahassee in 1865, nearly all of the Union enlisted men were African American soldiers. Soldiers of the United States Colored Troops fought with courage during the Civil War and helped end the tyranny of slavery. Explore the history of the United States Colored Troops and the impact they had on the war in Florida and beyond.

Please note February's program is on a Friday.

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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