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Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park
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.

Carrie Meek - James N. Eaton, Sr. Southeastern Regional Black Archives Research Center and Museum
Tallahassee, Florida

Children's, Culture, History, Historic House, Library, Specialized, University

The Meek-Eaton Southeastern Regional Black Archives Research Center and Museum is a specialty museum and archives which houses regalia and printed material relevant to the history of Africans and African Americans. Of particular interest are the collection, preservation, and dissemination of information significant to African Americans and their experiences and contributions in Florida and throughout the Southeastern United States.

Florida State University Historical Society
Tallahassee, Florida

Historical Society

Foster Tanner Fine Arts Gallery
Tallahassee, Florida

Art, Culture, University

The Foster Tanner Fine Arts Gallery has a long and distinguished history of service to areas of visual arts and art education as well as the entire Florida A&M University community and the citizens of the State of Florida. Its purpose as an exhibition space is to serve as a rich collaborative resource for on-going classroom research, reports, events and dialogue for university-wide classes, organizations, and other cultural activities and departmental activities across the campus.

Knott House Museum
Tallahassee, Florida

History, Historic House

The Knott House Museum contains permanent and rotating exhibits on Tallahassee’s past. The house reflects local history through the lives of the William and Luella Knott family and friends. Learn about Mrs. Knott’s poetry, Mr. Knott’s politics and their son Charlie’s quail hunting expeditions as you tour the home. Although, the house was built in 1843, it has been restored its 1928 appearance. Open Wednesday-Friday 1:00 - 4:00, Saturday 10:00 - 4:00. Free admission.

LeMoyne Arts
Tallahassee, Florida

Art

To increase awareness of the visual arts and its importance in the life of our community. LeMoyne encourages artistic talent in all media through gallery exhibitions, educational programs, and docent-guided tours available to all area schools.

Museum of Fine Arts Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida

Art

Founded 1950; 9000 sq. ft. of exhibition space; permanent collection of around 6000 objects; Accredited by AAM August 2003 and 2012. Exhibitions include scholarly presentations and work of regional artists and students.

San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park
Tallahassee, Florida

Archaeology, History, Nature Centers

To provide resource recreation while protecting, interpreting and restoring our natural and cultural resources.

Tallahassee Historical Society
Tallahassee, Florida

History, Historical Society

The Tallahassee Historical Society has included such notable historians as Mark Boyd, Dorothy Dodd, William Warren Rogers, Mary Louise Ellis, J. Leitch Wright, Joy and Cliff Paisley and Gloria Jahoda.

Black Archives at the Union Bank Building
Tallahassee, Florida

History, Historic House, Specialized

Former Freedmen's Bureau Bank, state-owned, Florida's oldest surviving bank facility.

Florida Historic Capitol Museum
Tallahassee, Florida

History

Florida Supreme Court Historical Society
Tallahassee, Florida

Historical Society

Goodwood Museum and Gardens
Tallahassee, Florida

Historic House

Goodwood Museum and Gardens Inc. is a registered public charity established to provide for the restoration, care, maintenance, support, and success of Goodwood as a museum and park available for the public.

Lake Jackson Mounds Archaeological State Park
Tallahassee, Florida

Archaeology, History, Nature Centers

Known as one of the most important archaeological sites discovered in Florida, the Lake Jackson Mounds have yielded some of the most significant artifacts in the state.

Mission San Luis
Tallahassee, Florida

Archaeology, History

Archaeological Site and Living History Museum. Mission San Luis transports visitors to a community where Apalachee Indians and Spaniards were drawn together by religion, military and economic purposes. Today visitors to San Luis discover a re-created colonial town including a Franciscan church, friary, Hispanic village, Apalachee council house and a fort, Castillo de San Luis. A new visitor center houses a catering hall seating 250, theatre, classrooms, and a gift shop.

Museum of Florida History
Tallahassee, Florida

History, Historic House

The Museum of Florida History explores Florida's people and events through artifacts, exhibits, and interpretation. Museum sites include the Main Gallery and the Knott House.

Tall Timbers Research, Inc.
Tallahassee, Florida

Tallahassee Museum
Tallahassee, Florida

General, History, Historic House, Natural History, Nature Centers, Science, Zoo

Set amidst 52 acres of breathtaking Florida flora and fauna, the Tallahassee Museum has served as an iconic Tallahassee landmark for more than 50 years. Ranked as one of Florida’s top museums, the Museum encourages guests to discover and learn about North Florida’s natural environment, rich history and diverse communities. The Tallahassee Museum is an oasis, close to the heart of downtown, where wildlife, nature and history meet.

The John G. Riley Center/Museum of African American History and Culture
Tallahassee, Florida

Art, History

The mission of the John Gilmore Riley Center/ Museum of African-American History and Culture is to restore and preserve the Riley House and its collections, and to research and interpret materials related to African-American history in Tallahassee and the State of Florida.

MUSEUM CONFERENCES

2024 Colorado-Wyoming ANNUAL MEETING

May 1 - 4, 2024

Worland, Wyoming

Ohio Museums Association 2024 Conference with AMM

July 24 - August 3, 2024

Columbus, Ohio

South Carolina Federation of Museums 2024 Conference

September 16 - 18, 2024

Laurens, South Carolina

Museums Alaska: 2024 Conference

September 25 - 28, 2024

Fairbanks, Alaska

Florida Association of Museums 2024 Annual Conference & Exposition

October 13 - 16, 2024

Daytona Beach, Florida

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