Highlights
The Museum of Florida History in Tallahassee, Florida
State history museum and Tallahassee cultural centerpiece
- Established by the Florida Legislature in 1967
- Opened to the public on May 20, 1977
- Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums since 1986
- Open to the public 363 days a year
- More than 55,000 visitors annually
- Innovative and award-winning exhibit designs
- Engaging educational programs and special events
Museum Exhibits Gallery, R. A. Gray Building
- Presents Florida history from the prehistoric era to the mid-20th century
- Home of Florida's World War II Living Memorial
- 27,000-square-foot gallery with more than 3,000 square feet of changing exhibition space
- More than 46,800 artifacts in nationally recognized, diverse collections representing the entire state of Florida
Knott House Museum, Downtown Tallahassee
- Historic house built in 1843 and restored to its 1930s appearance
Statewide Programs
- Florida History Day Program
- Traveling Exhibits (TREX) Program
Historically Florida-Florida's History Shops
- Three locations in Tallahassee
- Online store at http://www.floridashistoryshop.com
- Offering distinctive Florida products, books, and souvenirs
Citizen Support and Membership Organization
- Friends of the Museums of Florida History, Inc.
