Museum of Florida History, Tallahassee

Name: Museum of Florida History
Address: 500 S Bronough St, Tallahassee, 32399-6504, United States
Telephone: +1 850-245-6400

#11 among attractions in Tallahassee

Museum, History museum, Art gallery

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Facts and practical information

The Museum of Florida History is the U.S. state of Florida's history museum, housing exhibits and artifacts covering its history and prehistory. It is located in the state capital, Tallahassee, Florida, at the R. A. Gray Building, 500 South Bronough Street, named for Robert Andrew Gray. ()

Established: 1977 (47 years ago)Coordinates: 30°26'17"N, 84°17'6"W

Address

500 S Bronough StDowntown TallahasseeTallahassee 32399-6504 United States

Contact

+1 850-245-6400

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Day trips

Museum of Florida History – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Florida State Capitol, Union Bank, Florida State University College of Fine Arts, John Gilmore Riley House.

~940 ftE
Landmark buildings and a government museum
Florida State Capitol, Tallahassee
5 min walk • The Florida State Capitol in Tallahassee, Florida, is an architecturally and historically significant building listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
~1640 ftE
Museum
Union Bank, Tallahassee
8 min walk • The Union Bank of Tallahassee, Florida was established around 1830 and the bank building constructed for it in 1841. It is Florida's oldest surviving bank building. It is located at Apalachee Parkway and Calhoun Street and is now a museum and archive and research center for African American history.
0.5 miNW
Universities and schools
Florida State University College of Fine Arts, Tallahassee
14 min walk • The Florida State University College of Fine Arts, located in Tallahassee, Florida, is one of sixteen colleges comprising the Florida State University.
0.5 miE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
John Gilmore Riley House, Tallahassee
12 min walk • The John Gilmore Riley House is a historic home in Tallahassee, Florida. It is located at 419 East Jefferson Street. On August 1, 1978, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is now known as the John G. Riley Center/Museum of African American History and Culture.
~1150 ftNE
Concerts and shows, Quad, Theater
Gallie's Hall and Buildings, Tallahassee
6 min walk • The Gallie's Hall and Buildings is a historic site in Tallahassee, Florida. It is located off State Road 61, and held the city's first theater and only public hall until 1910. On October 20, 1980, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
~1830 ftNE
Church
First Presbyterian Church, Tallahassee
9 min walk • First Presbyterian Church is an historic church in Tallahassee, Florida. It is located at 102 North Adams Street.
0.5 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. John's Episcopal Church, Tallahassee
13 min walk • St. John's Episcopal Church is an historic church in Tallahassee, Florida. It is located at 211 North Monroe Street. On August 10, 1978, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. The church body was first constituted in 1829. Services were held in the old Leon County court house on Monroe Street from 1829 to 1837.
0.5 miSW
30°25'60"N • 84°17'29"W
Railroad Square, Tallahassee
13 min walk • Museum, Neighbourhood, Park
0.5 miW
Church
Ruge Hall, Tallahassee
13 min walk • Ruge Hall is a historic site in Tallahassee, Florida. It is located at 655 West Jefferson Street. On August 1, 1997, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
0.5 miE
Park
Cascades Park, Tallahassee
13 min walk • Cascades Park is a 24-acre park along the stream known as the St. Augustine Branch in Tallahassee, Florida, south of the Florida State Capitol.
~700 ftNE
Museum
Mary Brogan Museum of Art and Science, Tallahassee
4 min walk • The Mary Brogan Museum of Arts and Science, also known as the Brogan Museum, was an art and science museum located at 350 South Duval Street, Tallahassee, Florida.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museum of Florida History open?

Museum of Florida History is open:

Monday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 4:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of Florida History?

Nearby attractions include State Library of Florida, Tallahassee (1 min walk), Mary Brogan Museum of Art and Science, Tallahassee (4 min walk), Florida State Capitol, Tallahassee (5 min walk), Gallie's Hall and Buildings, Tallahassee (6 min walk).

How to get to Museum of Florida History by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of Florida History:

Bus

Gate 17 • Lines: E (11 min walk)
Gate 18 • Lines: 5, G (12 min walk)