Museums

Fort Pierce, Florida

Art

Since its founding in 1960 and the first day the doors opened in 1961, the A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery has been a center and catalyst for creativity and culture in our region. The Museum houses the nation’s largest public presentation of artwork by Florida’s preeminent painter, A.E. “Bean” Backus (1906-1990), and is home to the state’s only permanent multimedia exhibition on the Florida Highwaymen.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Library

This 60,000-square-foot facility, built in the heart of one of Broward’s historically black communities, is the third of its kind in the nation to house extensive collections related to this unique blend of cultures. It is the sixth largest branch library of the Broward County Libraries Division, a service of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners. The library houses more than 85,000 books, manuscripts, artifacts and documents. In addition to these resources, it features permanent and traveling exhibits, a 300-seat state-of-the-art auditorium and a computer training lab.

Eglin Air Force Base, Florida

History, Military

Restoration, preservation and exhibit of U.S. Air Force Armament and Aircraft.

Winter Park, Florida

Art, Botanical Garden

Explore the inspired world of internationally acclaimed sculptor Albin Polasek. Tour his home, galleries and chapel listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Linger in lush lakeside sculpture gardens.

Miami, Florida

Panama City, Florida

Art

To show art students the real world of art.

Naples, Florida

History, Military

The Naples Museum Of Military History is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) military museum located at the Naples Airport in Southwest Florida. The museum houses more than 10,000 military artifacts from the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, the Civil War, World War I, World War II, and the Korean, Vietnam and Gulf wars.

Titusville, Florida

Specialized

Robocop, Hollywood's best-known police super cop, stands tall to greet each and every visitor to the American Police Hall of Fame and Museum. Once you pass by Robocop you will see police cars, motorcycles, knives, guns, badges, swords, and even a guillotine. Have you ever seen a gas chamber or an electric chair? Want to sit in one? You can even get your picture taken in an authentic jail cell! How about an indoor shooting range and a forensics area complete with a crime scene? Discover how top cops and criminology have evolved over the last 100 years. See the FBI's current Most Wanted list while also learning who the most wanted criminals were 50-100 years ago. This hands-on interactive Hall of Fame is the coolest thing going today and is fun for the entire family.

Orlando, Florida

Art

Exhibitors complement classroom instruction in such areas as studio, art history, art appreciation, humanities, English and social science. The focus of the program is on contemporary art with emphasis on cutting edge exhibitions.

Pensacola, Florida

Art

Gallery Mission Statement 1. To present exhibitions of the highest quality. The annual program of exhibitions provides a wide variety of aesthetic and educational experiences for gallery visitors with a focus on modern and contemporary art. 2. To support the educational mission of Pensacola State College, enriching the lives of PSC students beyond the classroom, as well as in an instructional setting. 3. To provide cultural leadership in Northwest Florida, South Alabama and South Georgia by maintaining the highest standard excellence. 4.

Lakeland, Florida

History, Military

Florida’s Official Aviation Museum and Education Center showcases aviation. Collections include historic factory and kit-built aircraft. A featured exhibit highlights artifacts from the estate of aviation pioneer Howard Hughes.

Clewiston, Florida

Art, Culture, History

The Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum is located on a 66 acre cypress dome on the Big Cypress Reservation. We have beautiful life-like dioramas and exhibits as well as a mile long boardwalk through the cypress dome with signage identifying various plants and animals.

Patrick A F B, Florida

History, Library, Military, Science, Specialized

The physical location of the museum is not related to the mailing address. Mapping programs will not display actual location of the museum. The 45th Space Wing Public Affairs Office hosts a free historic bus tour for the general public the second Wednesday of each month. The three-hour tour includes visits to the Air Force Space and Missile Museum, historic launch pads and the historic Cape Canaveral Lighthouse. The tour begins at 9:00 AM at the south gate of Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Participants must meet directly across the street from the Pass & ID building no later than 8:45 AM. Call the 45th Space Wing Public Affairs Office at 321-494-5949 for information and reservations.

Tallahassee, Florida

Arboretum, Botanical Garden, Culture, History, Historic House, Natural History, Park

To provide resource-based recreation while preserving, interpreting and restoring natural and cultural resources.

LaBelle, Florida

Fernandina Beach, Florida

Archaeology, Culture, History, Library

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 County jail, the Museum showcases the island's 4,000 years of Florida history.

Coral Gables, Florida

Botanical Garden, History, Library, Nature Centers, Park, Science

Conservation of orchid species and their habitats has been a cornerstone of the AOS since our founding in 1921. Through its members and staff, the Society plays a major role in the formulation of world orchid conservation opinion and policies. By working to save orchids and their habitats here and abroad, we preserve their beauty and important role in the planet's ecosystem.

North Miami Beach, Florida

Art

To serve as a place of peace and rest, and as an example of 12th century architecture/history.

West Palm Beach, Florida

Art, Botanical Garden, Historic House

The Ann Norton Sculpture Garden is a complete unique experience in that you are visiting the home, studio and garden of the artist Ann Weaver Norton. The garden is a rare sculpture that was created to have you experience her monumental works in brick in a surprising and completely unpredictable fashion. Guests are encourage to wonder and explore, get lost and then come back and share there visit with the staff who answer all kinds of questions and provide you with a cool drink of water and share a story or two about the life of Ann. Our vision is to continue to share Ann's unique art and life. To work to preserve it for the enjoyment of the community as Ann had intented it to be.

Consider the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens for the site for your next special event.

Anna Maria Island, Florida

Botanical Garden

To collect, study, preserve and exhibit materials relating to the early days on Anna Maria Island, and to provide information to residents and visitors alike of our unique history.

To encourage future generations in the importance of history through education and scholarship.

To encourage restauration, instead of demolition, of the cottages and bungalows that give the island its special appeal.

To provide an example for residents in the use of native landscaping for a more eco-freindly environment.