The Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens holds the world’s largest concentration of artwork created by internationally renowned sculptor Albin Polasek much of which is on display in his historic home and studio and the 3.5-acre sculpture garden. The collection includes more than 500 objects by Polasek including sketches, paintings, molds, and sculpture. It also contains thousands of pieces of archival material including original works on paper, books, photographs, press clippings, articles, correspondence, and legal documents. The museum’s largest and most significant works of art are displayed in the outdoor sculpture garden where there are 50+ works on permanent display created by Polasek, his first wife Ruth Sherwood, and several contemporary artists. Built-in 1949 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Polasek’s home & studio is furnished with his own work, his European decorative art and objects collection, his original sculptor’s tools, and artwork by notable contemporaries. The museum is one of only 55 members listed on the National Trust’s Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios. We offer guided tours of the historic Polasek residence and chapel, an outdoor sculpture garden, rotating exhibits, and a gift shop. Join us to explore the legacy of this distinguished sculptor, witness the historic Capen-Showalter House, and immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Winter Park.
Winter Park, FL
Region(s):
Central
County:
Orange
Type(s):
Art
Gardens
Historic Home
History
House
Park
The Bass, Miami Beach's contemporary art museum, creates connections between international contemporary art and the museum's diverse audiences. The Bass shares the power of contemporary art through experiences that excite, challenge and educate.
Miami Beach, FL
Region(s):
Southeast
County:
Miami-Dade
Type(s):
Art
The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature is the largest natural history museum on Florida's Gulf Coast, featuring The Planetarium, the Parker Manatee Rehabilitation Habitat, the Mosaic Backyard Universe and a constantly changing lineup of temporary exhibitions — offering something new to discover with each visit!
Bradenton, FL
Region(s):
Southwest
County:
Type(s):
Children's
History
Science
The Casements, named for the large hand-cut casement windows that adorn the mansion, hav been beautifully restored to function as the Cultural Center for the City of Ormond Beach, Florida. Set on the shore of the Halifax River, and just two blocks from the Atlantic Ocean, the late John D. Rockefeller's winter home is known as "The Jewel of Ormond Beach." The Casements has been officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has been designated as a Florida Heritage Site.
Ormond Beach, FL
Region(s):
Central
County:
Volusia
Type(s):
Gardens
Historic Home
House
Park
The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art is home to the world's most comprehensive collection of works by Louis Comfort Tiffany.
Winter Park, FL
Region(s):
Central
County:
Orange
Type(s):
Art
Other
The Dalí Museum celebrates the life and art of the influential and innovative artist, Salvador Dalí.
St Petersburg, FL
Region(s):
Central
County:
Pinellas
Type(s):
Art
The mission of The Grove Museum is to preserve and interpret the Call-Collins House, its surrounding acreage, and its historical collections, in order to engage the public in dialogue about civil rights and American history. Built by enslaved craftspeople, the ca. 1840 Call-Collins House at The Grove is one of the best preserved antebellum residences in Florida. Home to several generations of the Call and Collins families, mostly recently LeRoy and Mary Call Collins, the site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. The house and 10.5-acre grounds underwent an award-winning rehabilitation under the leadership of the Florida Department of State and opened to the public in 2017 as The Grove Museum. Check out the museum's recent virtual tours & programs: https://thegrovemuseum.com/virtual/.
Tallahassee, FL
Region(s):
North Central
County:
Leon
Type(s):
Gardens
Historic Home
History
House
Park
Science
Palm Beach, FL
Region(s):
Southeast
County:
Palm Beach
Type(s):
Art
Children's
Gardens
History
The Florida CCC Museum celebrates the 40,000 young Floridians that participated in the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression. The group, among other things, constructed over 800 state parks in the country. Highlands Hammock State Park was the first of the 8 parks created in Florida. The museum has numerous exhibits interpreting the era, while docents describe the life of CCC "boys," and present videos featuring interviews with CCC alumni and the history of the organization.
Sebring, FL
Region(s):
Southwest
County:
Type(s):
History
Park
Built in 1841, the Union Bank is considered Florida’s oldest surviving bank building. For over a century, the building housed numerous businesses and organizations. Saved from demolition in 1971, the building was later moved, restored, and first opened as a museum in 1984. After another restoration in 2023, the building re-opened in 2024 with new exhibits, now managed by a partnership between the Florida Department of State and the Meek-Eaton Black Archives at Florida A&M University. Open Thursday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tallahassee, FL
Region(s):
North Central
County:
Leon
Type(s):
Historic Home
History