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.

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.

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.

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.

Tallahassee, Florida

Archaeology, History, Nature Centers

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

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.

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.

Tallahassee, Florida

History, Historic House, Specialized

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

Tallahassee, Florida

History

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.

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.

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.

Tallahassee, Florida

Art, History