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 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
The mission of the Venice Museum & Archives is to collect, preserve and interpret historical and prehistorical material relating to the City of Venice and its neighboring communities. The Venice Museum & Archives will serve as a critical community asset that preserves the past and prepares the present to meet the future.
Venice, FL
Region(s):
Southwest
County:
Sarasota
Type(s):
History