The Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU (JMOF-FIU) is the only museum dedicated to telling the story of more than 250 years of Florida Jewish history, arts and culture, with a growing collection of more than 100,000 items. Housed in two restored historic buildings that were once synagogues for Miami Beach's first Jewish congregation, the museum is located in the trendy SoFi neighborhood of South Beach. While reflective of the Jewish experience in Florida, JMOF-FIU creates understanding of the shared immigrant experience in our multicultural society. JMOF became part of FIU in 2012, creating a historic partnership that leverages the resources of the Museum and FIU to ignite a new era of interdisciplinary education and research. Using the lens of the evolving immigration experience of Jews in Florida, JMOF-FIU serves as a forum to promote tolerance, further global understanding and create connections to Jewish culture, history, arts and contemporary civic life for diverse audiences.
Miami Beach, FL
Region(s):
Southeast
County:
Miami-Dade
Type(s):
History
The Ringling is the State Art Museum of Florida and is administered by Florida State University. It features an art museum, historic mansion, circus museum, historic theater, conservation laboratory, and research library, situated on sixty-six acres of spectacular bay front property in Sarasota. The Ringling is a place of art, architecture, and circus in an environment that inspires, educates, entertains, and honors the legacy of John & Mable Ringling.
Sarasota, FL
Region(s):
Central
County:
Sarasota
Type(s):
Art
Gardens
Historic Home
History
The John Gilmore Riley Center/Museum for African American History & Culture, Inc. is a historical and cultural gem that sits at the bottom of a hill in downtown Tallahassee, at the corner of Meridian and Jefferson Streets. The Riley historic home represents the thriving black neighborhood, known as Smokey Hollow, that once existed in what is just east of downtown Tallahassee. It is especially significant when compared to other such historical sites in that it is the last vestige we have of the accomplishments of an entire group of people, the black middle class, which emerged in the latter part of the nineteenth century. The mission and purpose of the John Gilmore Riley Center/Museum for African American History & Culture, Inc. is to discover, archive and illuminate the blended interrelationship of African American, Native American and European history and preserve African American landmarks and legacies throughout the State of Florida as an enduring public resource through tourism and education. Established in 1996, the museum’s programs provide an environment and means to encourage and empower participants to develop an awareness of and gain an appreciation for the educational and social contributions of African Americans to Florida’s history.
Tallahassee, FL
Region(s):
North Central
County:
Leon
Type(s):
Historic Home
History
Located in Lighthouse Park, Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum offers climbing tours of the national landmark 1860 lighthouse. Visitors can self-guide using our smartphone app in English, French & Spanish. The History Museum (restored WWII building) exhibits Five Thousand Years on the Loxahatchee and outdoor exhibits include the Oil House & Keepers Workshop Exhibit, Tindall Pioneer Homestead, and Seminole Chickee. Enjoy shopping our nautical Museum gift shop and check online for our adult and children’s programs, sunset & moonrise tours, weddings & proposals, and special events. Waterfront venue is perfect for nature and boat watching and a picnic lunch! Hiking trail and observation tower are located on the north side of Beach Road. Beaches, restaurants, shopping, playground & watersports are located nearby. The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is part of the 120-acre federally designated, Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area. It is one of only three ONAs in the United States.
Jupiter, FL
Region(s):
Southeast
County:
Martin
Type(s):
Historic Home
History
Park
Preserved as the family kept it in 1928, this uniquely furnished home of a poet and a politician inspires the telling of many tales of Tallahassee’s past. Come for a different hands-on tour each season.
Tallahassee, FL
Region(s):
North Central
County:
Leon
Type(s):
Historic Home
History
Established in 1994, the Lake Alfred Historical Society's mission is to provide and protect our city's history and heritage for present and future generations.
Lake Alfred, FL
Region(s):
Central
County:
Polk
Type(s):
History
The Lake Mary Museum exists to promote the history of the city and the surrounding area; efforts to maintain and enhance the museum are accomplished by members of the Lake Mary Historical Society and other volunteers. The museum houses a collection of documents, photographs, artifacts, and material related to the local history, art and legacy.
Lake Mary, FL
Region(s):
Central
County:
Seminole
Type(s):
Art
History
Explore a 50-acres of beautiful cultivated gardens with over 40 diverse plant collections from around the world. Located in the heart of the gardens is the Historic Leu House Museum, tours of the home are given Tuesday - Sunday, 10 am - 1 pm.
Orlando, FL
Region(s):
Central
County:
Orange
Type(s):
Gardens
Historic Home
The Lightner Museum is housed in the former Alcazar Hotel, built in 1888 by Henry Morrison Flagler. Home to one of the premier collections of fine and decorative 19th-century and early 20th-century art in the country. The five floors display furnishings, paintings, Victorian art glass, cut and blown glass, and natural history specimens.
St. Augustine, FL
Region(s):
Northeast
County:
St. Johns
Type(s):
Art
Gardens
Historic Home
History
Lilian Place Heritage Center is 2.5 acres of historic riverfront property which has been preserved for the community. Lilian Place 1884 Museum is open daily (except Tuesday). The 1905 Hotchkiss House is available for rent for weddings and parties and hosts Victorian Tea on the 3rd Tuesday monthly and History Winedown on the 3rd Wednesday monthly.
Daytona Beach, FL
Region(s):
Central
County:
Volusia
Type(s):
History