Tallahassee Museums
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Museums in Tallahassee, Florida.
A large permanent collection is held within this museum that includes a variety of medium including pottery, ceramics, wood carvings, printmaking and more. Changing exhibits are also displayed regularly, which often feature student works.
Visit the Antique Car Museum at Tallahassee Florida which contains an extensive collection of cars ranging from Abraham Lincoln's 1860's horse drawn hearse right through to the Batmobile used in the 1992 movie "Batman Returns."
Located on the Florida A&M University campus, this museum features artifacts, photographs, manuscripts, oral history tapes, art works and rare maps that pertain to the history and culture of Africans and African Americans. The museum is housed in the oldest building on campus, the 1907 Carnegie Library.
The Tallahassee Museum features a collection of historical buildings and artifacts, a science center, and a 52-acre outdoor exhibit that is home to over 100 indigenous animals.
The Mary Brogan Museum of Art and Science is committed to stimulating interest in its visitors about the visual arts, sciences and technology. Several exhibits are displayed and many educational programs are offered.
In 1982, the Old Florida State Capitol building was restored to reflect its 1902 appearance and opened as a museum. The building now houses special exhibits that delve into the state's political history and the history of the building.
Built in 1841, Union Bank is Florida's oldest surviving bank building. The building was opened as a museum in 1984 and now houses a collection of artifacts and documents reflecting black history and culture. Union Bank is one of five sites managed by the Museum of Florida History.
The Museum of Florida History, opened in 1977, showcases artifacts and exhibits pertaining to past and present cultures in Florida. The role that Floridians have played in national and global events is also explored. The Museum of Florida History operates five Tallahassee venues: the Main Gallery, the Old Capitol, the Union Bank, Mission San Luis de Apalachee and the Knott House. General admission is free.
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