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.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Historical Society

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Children's, General, History, Library, Science, Specialized

Youth Group Safety Programs: Make sure that everyone in your youth group knows how to prevent fires and how to escape from a burning home…and that everyone knows the importance of working smoke alarms! The Fire Museum welcomes groups of up to 50 children, for our exciting fire safety education presentation. The cost is $5 per child (adults are free) . . . for information that can save lives!

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Archaeology, Art, Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Military

The story of the New River is as old as the Everglades. It was home to the Tequesta People from prehistoric time. Later is was a refuge for the Seminole People. Even though it was claimed by Ponce De Leon for his King in 1513, it remained virtually untouched by the modern world until the late 1800s. Fort Lauderdale Historical Society operates 3 museums and a research library on the banks of the New River. Its campus features an open-air museum that demonstrates the best remaining examples of wood and masonry vernacular tropical architecture. Its Main, Pioneer House and Schoolhouse Museums explore the development of South Florida from virgin land to the present.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

General, History, Natural History, Park, Science, Specialized

There is always something new happening at the Museum of Discovery and Science. Spend a day of discovery exploring hundreds of interactive exhibits including an outdoor Science Park. Visitors can take a ride on the Everglades Airboat Adventure, experience hurricane force winds in the Storm Center, dig for fossils alongside a giant prehistoric megalodon, get close to a confrontation between a saber-toothed cat and an Imperial mammoth, and enjoy the playful antics of North American river otters in their two-story indoor/outdoor habitat. See exciting science demonstrations and presentations by community experts. Discover the amazing Everglades in the Florida EcoScapes exhibit. Hang out with bats, turtles and sharks. Meet an alligator and be charmed by a 6-foot-long snake.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Art, Culture, History

The Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale, located in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale, is devoted to showcasing diverse exhibitions, providing arts education to the community, and serving as the ultimate hang out for artists, students, and those who appreciate art.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

History

To preserve, protect, and share the unique history and culture of the Florida Seminole Indians.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Art, History, Historic House

Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, located at 900 N. Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale is situated on 35 subtropical acres between the Intracoastal Waterway and A1A on Fort Lauderdale beach. The whimsical estate was the winter retreat of Frederic and Evelyn Bartlett, two American artists whose unconventional personal touches are evident throughout the property. For more information go to www.bonnethouse.org or call (954) 563-5393.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

History

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

History, Historic House

The Stranahan House was built in 1901 by Frank Stranahan, credited as Fort Lauderdale’s founding father, and his wife Ivy Cromartie Stranahan, the area’s first school teacher. It is the oldest surviving structure in Broward County and has served as a trading post, post office, town hall, and home to the Stranahans. The house is a wood-frame vernacular structure with wide porches and a stunning view of the New River. The Stranahan House has stood at the center of Fort Lauderdale’s growth since it was built and has played a significant role in the economic and social life of this community. A guided tour of Fort Lauderdale's Historic Stranahan House Museum is like a journey through time.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

History

This not-for-profit educational organization annually honors the world's greatest aquatic heroes and preserves the sport's history in a museum that houses swimming, diving, synchronized swimming and water polo memorabilia, including films, books, interactive video displays and endless archives relating to aquatic sports. A plethora of Olympic memorabilia from over 100 countries includes gold medals won by some of the sport's brightest stars. The training facility contains, a swimming flume, training pool, two Olympic-size swimming pools and diving well used for training by some Olympic competitors.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Children's

My Jewish Discovery Place Children's Museum is dedicated to providing an environment where creativity, learning and play become a bridge to understanding in our multi-cultural world.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

General, History, Historic House, Specialized

The Old Dillard Museum is a historic cultural education center for preserving and promoting the customs, rhythms, symbols and traditions that have been the foundation of African-American survival and success in Fort Lauderdale and the nation.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

History