Tallahassee Museum of History and Natural Science

Nora Katz
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4 out of 5
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Tallahassee Museum of History and Natural Science

  • July 12, 2006
  • Rated 4 of 5 by ufgator1830 from Gainesville, Florida
Tallahassee Museum of History and Natural Science

The Tallahassee Museum of History and Natural Science is not a typical museum—a large portion of it is actually a zoo. Various indigenous species, including wolves, otters, and a Florida panther, can be viewed in their natural habitat. There is also a small building called the Discovery Center that houses a few interactive science exhibits.

The rest of the museum is devoted to historical buildings, which includes an 1880s "living history" farm. Dressed in historical costumes, museum staff members demonstrate and explain typical nineteenth century activities. Other buildings include a one-room schoolhouse built in 1870 and a church founded in the 1850s.

This museum is not at all what I was expecting, but it’s a really interesting place to visit. Although I always enjoy zoos, my favorite part of the museum is the living history farm. It’s clear that the museum staff really enjoy their jobs, and they’re happy to answer questions and talk with visitors.

I think the best time to visit the museum is during one of the festivals that are held throughout the year. It’s a little more crowded, but I think it’s worth it for the extra activities. Click here to view dates for special events and exhibitions.

Hours, admission prices, and other information can be found at http://www.tallahasseemuseum.org/

From journal Florida's Capital

Tallahassee Museum of History and Natural Science

  • September 29, 2000
  • Rated 4 of 5 by Nora Katz from Jacksonville, Florida

It's a little off the beaten path but well worth the drive. You can spend hours here and still not want to leave. For me, I had the same kind of feeling I had as a child visiting seldom-seen relatives out in the country. Farm life was totally foreign and at that age it was so much fun to see it all.

Even though it's technically called a museum, it's more like a zoo and historic farm with a lot of fun things to do.

The fifty-two acres provide natural habitats for some of Florida's native wildlife, including bobcats and deer. A walking trail (created by a long boardwalk with railing) winds through the park and is perfect for keeping a watchful eye on the animals without them feeling threatened.

The museum is also a working 1880s farm where the kids can get involved. They can see inside an old farm house, check out the barn and all the farm tools and even learn about blacksmithing and soapmaking. Also, there's an old caboose on the property, ready for the kids to climb aboard and pretend to be riding the rails.

Inside are more hands-on exhibits, specifically geared for the younger children, where they can learn about Florida's wildlife.

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