Tennessee Williams, one of America's foremost playwrights, called the island of Key West 'home' for over thirty years. Tennessee Williams is known as one of the greatest 20th century American playwrights. His works such as The Glass Menagerie, A Streetcar Named Desire and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and many others are classics of the American stage which earned him two Pulitzer Prizes, Tony Awards, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, as well as many other literary awards. His work reached world-wide audiences in the 1950s when his plays were adapted into motion pictures. His works remain relevant today as his plays continue to be performed and studied internationally. Tennessee Williams visited and lived in Key West from 1941 until his death in 1983. It is believed that he wrote the final draft of Street Car Named Desire while staying at the La Concha Hotel in Key West in 1947. He established residence here in 1949 and in 1950 bought the house at 1431 Duncan Street that was his home for 34 years. He was part of the literary movement that resulted in Key West and the Florida Keys being recognized as the cultural and historical location it is today. Visitors to our city and locals are invited to tour this educational and historic exhibit. They can enjoy and learn about Williams’ literary accomplishments and life in Key West through an extensive collection of photographs, first edition plays and books, rare newspaper and magazine articles, videos, a typewriter used by the author while writing in Key West and other artifacts on display.
Key West, FL
Region(s):
Southwest
County:
Monroe
Type(s):
History
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:
Manatee
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 Morse Museum houses the world’s most comprehensive collection of works by Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848–1933), including the artist and designer’s jewelry, pottery, paintings, art glass, leaded-glass lamps and windows; his chapel interior from the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago; and art and architectural objects from his Long Island country estate, Laurelton Hall. The Museum’s holdings also include American art pottery, late 19th- and early 20th-century American paintings, graphics, and decorative art.
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:
Highlands
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 Friday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tallahassee, FL
Region(s):
North Central
County:
Leon
Type(s):
Historic Home
History