Cocoa, Florida

Planetarium

The BCC Planetarium & Observatory offers several unique ways to explore outer space. Underneath its signature 70-foot dome, the planetarium theater features a first-of-its-kind dual projection system, one of the largest public observatories in the State of Florida, a hands-on demonstration hall and an Iwerks movie theater. These features, each innovative on its own, work together to connect Earthbound visitors with the far reaches of our galaxy and beyond.

Fort Myers, Florida

Arboretum, Botanical Garden, Culture, History, Historic House, Science

The Edison and Ford Winter Estates is a National Register Historic Site and Florida Historic Landmark with 13 historic buildings, including the 1927 botanic research laboratory and a 15,000-square-foot museum on 20 acres of botanical gardens. The site is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and some evenings for special events.

Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Science

To stimulate interest in and further understanding of science and technology primarily through the operation of an informal educational institution serving effectively the broadest audience possible, with the emphasis on grades K-12, underserved populations and their families.

Enterprise, Florida

Culture, General, History

A small, community museum located in a beautifully restored 1936 schoolhouse. It details the history of Enterprise,founded in 1841, the first county seat of Volusia County

Vero Beach, Florida

Nature Centers

To conduct a comprehensive environmental education program that will instill in its participants a basic understanding of our natural world and motivate them to seek the best the methods of protecting it.

Eustis, Florida

History, Historic House, Historical Society

The mission of this museum is to unite and utilize the combined efforts, talents, and resources of the members to collect, preserve, and display historical, cultural, educational artifacts pertaining to Eustis, Lake County, and the State of Florida, and conduct educational programs for the general public. Museum to house memorabilia for viewing and use by the general public.

Point Washington, Florida

Art, Botanical Garden, History

Homosassa, Florida

Children's, Natural History, Nature Centers, Park, Zoo

Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park showcases some of Florida's loveliest landscape surrounding the headwaters of the Homosassa River. The 210-acre park is home to native Florida wildlife including the endangered West Indian Manatees, Red Wolves, Florida Panther, Key deer, Whooping Cranes and much more. The park is one of only a few places where you can see a West Indian manatee up close 365 daysa year. The Fish Bowl underwater observatory allows visitors to see manatees and thousands of fish in the crystal-clear freshwater spring. Three educational programs on the manatees,two Wildlife encounters and one alligator and hippopotamus program are offered daily. The Children's education center offers a variety of hands-on activities for young people.

Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Specialized

Enterprise, Florida

Local Groups

Delray Beach, Florida

History, Historic House, Historical Society

The Delray Beach Historical Society site at the corner of N.E. First St. & N. Swinton Ave. consists of 3 restored houses. Cason Cottage Museum is a house museum reflecting South Florida family lifestyle of the period 1915-1935. The 1926 Florida Bungalow houses administrative offices, exhibit space and the Porch Gift Shop. The 1908 Hunt House (ESW History Learning Center & Archives)houses exhibit space, curator's office, conference room, and portable classroom space. An archives storage building is attached.

Homestead, Florida

Park