Museum on the Move
During our temporary closure, the Museum of Florida History will become a Museum on the Move! This multifaceted initiative will allow the public to continue to engage with the Museum and take advantage of its unique learning opportunities, access its vast educational materials, and participate in engaging programs.
The program will offer access to the Museum of Florida History's unique resources and staff expertise through a variety of avenues. Hands-on activities, online resources and programs, lectures, educational outreach, and even exhibits and displays at off-site locations will all be a part of the Museum on the Move program.
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2nd Saturday Family Programs
Join us on the 2nd Saturday of each month for a specially themed program featuring a hands-on activity for young historians. While the Museum is closed, we will be taking 2nd Saturday on the road, with programming in various locations held in conjunction with the Leon County Public Library System. Follow us on social media for the latest location, subjects, and more.
Upcoming Programs:
The Story of Florida's Capitol | November 9, 2024, 11 a.m.
Union Bank Museum
219 Apalachee Parkway
Tallahassee, Florida
From its humble origins as a log cabin to today’s 22-story skyscraper, Florida’s Capitol has undergone significant change over the past two centuries. Join us as we explore the history and preservation of Florida’s Capitol buildings. Create your own model of Florida’s Historic Capitol to take home and visit the Florida Historic Capitol Museum next door.
Toys & Games Across Time | December 14, 2024, 11 a.m.
Fort Braden Branch Library
16327 Blountstown Highway
Tallahassee, Florida
Join us to explore the pastimes of past times! What did kids do for fun in the many cultures that have called Florida home across history, and what activities do we still enjoy today? We will look at examples of toys and games that archaeologists have discovered from across centuries of Florida history, then take the fun home by decorating a puzzle to keep.
Each free program runs from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and is designed for children ages 4 to 8 and their families.
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History at High Noon
The Museum features casual monthly lunchtime talks by local experts on a variety of topics. Please note the location of each lecture as the presentation site may change from month to month.
Upcoming Programs:
Uncovering Florida's Territorial History through Archival Records | October 22, 2024, Noon
R. A. Gray Building
500 S Bronough St
Tallahassee, Florida
Matthew Storey will highlight government records created during Florida's territorial period, and how these important documents, along with other archival resources, help us tell the history of that time.
The program is free and open to the public.
