I love museums, and have traveled to many states and Europe to visit them. Overall, I would compare the Florida museum as their equal, and its free.The quality of the dioramas was exceptional, with vivid colors, extremely life-like figures, and inventive staging. The range of artifacts throughout the building was astoundingThe pre-history and history of Florida is fascinating, and it was well represented here. A bonus was an exhibition of Florida landscapes with a good selection of works by the Florida Highwaymen.

We didnt research this visit much but saw it was recommended. Both our boys (10 and 12) enjoyed the museum with different parts being hits. Even grandmas attic was a hit with some fun moments. Way more to see than my photos, a ton of history from the early native America days, through Spanish occupation, statehood and World War II. The surf display was a nice bonus. You can easily use up 2+ hours here so Im guessing it would range from 1-3 hours depending on your speed. Definitely worth a visit. The parking is $5, but free if you get a token from the front desk. Total cost, $0!

Perhaps one of the best state museums I have ever been to and it is FREE! The displays and dioramas were first rate. A child interested in history will really enjoy the many buttons to push and hear recorded historical info (instead of having to read everything!). The temporary display was a variety of Florida landscape paintings and that was outstanding!

Excellent Quilt exhibit and talk! There is a silent auction and raffle.Enter before Nov3@ 3pm!!

Great free museum but, despite appearing to be open online, they are still closed due to covid-19

What a great day. The museum is downtown right by the state capital. It covers history of the state from the early Spanish influence to past WW2. Also covers ALL aspects of the state. We spent over 3 hours here just enjoying the full info of the state. 2 city blocks away from the state capital so park and walk.FREE admission and parking.

This museum was a lot of fun! They had lots to do here for both kids and adults. We learned a lot about the history of Florida. It’s a good stop off when you need to stretch your legs during a long road trip. The admission is free and they ask that you make a small donation. They had many different rooms and areas spanning over centuries.

Can’t beat it with a stick! This place is amazing...and it’s my understanding that it is supported by tax dollars. Admission was free for the whole family. We went on a Sunday afternoon, and could have stayed until Monday! The exhibits are interactive and several of them rotate. The kids were entertained the whole time! My wife and I loved it as well! The gift shop at the entrance is quite unique with many educational gifts (as you can expect from a museum). Go go go!!

Free parking (there are signs posted claiming parking is $5 but parking is free)Free admission ($5 donation requested at the end of the museum tour)Friendly, welcoming, professional, knowledgeable volunteersGift shopElevators for anyone with disabilitiesMild walkingRestrooms availableWater fountain availableQuite atmosphereExpect to spend 20 minutes to and hour at this museumBeautiful, well kept displays

Theres so much to see about all aspects of Florida! The changing exhibits are great for seeing NEW things each time I come to visit, but even the permanent exhibits have me seeing new things when I look at them again. Its a great place to enjoy Floridas history!

The museum IS CLOSED DUE TO COVID!!!! they have not updated the website.

The museum was very informative and hits the major details of Floridas history up to World War II. As a former tour guide and history buff, I found the most enjoyable part chatting with their docent there, Paul, who was well versed in the history of Florida and very friendly. I came on a slow day so was able to hog a lions share of Pauls time, but by far his expertise and excitement about history was what made this trip so enjoyable.

This superlative (donation based) free Florida history museums been excellently well reviewed by fellow yelpers ad nauseam so Ill keep it short.Free garage and street parking on the weekends!You could blow through in a few hours or if youre like me, could spend the whole afternoon and want to return again and again. Was especially tickled with the Central Florida bits I could find and really appreciated the artifacts and write ups on our Indigenous peoples. Lots of Civil War stuffs. The Silver Springs diaramas impressive. And of course, Love the cars. :)

Tons of history under one roof... super clean. Fun for the family, free!!!

Great place for the grand kids and I

Very call and very educative and for free. Plus I have learned a lot

Its free. No reason not to go. They have many exhibits and the museum is quite large. You will learn quite a bit and be impressed by the artifacts. Highly recommend this place. However, no wifi.

My children have had 3 field trips here every time is just as amazing. I love this place the attic was just awesome to see. So many unique items telking a beautiful story. Will definitely be back again new exhibits oftenit seems. Knoedgeabke and kind staff around every corner.

Great place to learn all about Floridas rich history.

Great place to learn about Florida. Everything from Ponce De Leone to how Florida played a role in WWII and how the Daytona 500 was born. And its free too but I highly suggest a donation as some so called museums dont have have as much too see. Its very kid friendly too.

This place is so amazing! I’ve never seen Florida history up close. I’ve been to this museum a lot, and it’s amazing!You can see Florida history from the beginning to the present day in an hour and a half!

Thank you for your help with my visit at the museum. I enjoyed my visit. I was also proud to see my great, great Uncles photo on an exhibit..

Very educational. A great place to learn about all of Floridas history.

Ill let the History speak for itself..The museum holds it in such a way that its worthy to behold.Come and Witness!God bless you.

Every Floridian should visit this incredible museum! Key aspects of Floridas natural and anthropological history are expertly presented in many well done and fascinating exhibits. The intact wooly mammoth skeleton found in Wakulla Spring is my favorite!

The museum has a great art exhibition on surfing up right now....I’m not sure how much longer it lasts but if you can get there in the next week or 2 I bet they will still have it up. Thanks museum staff, you are all terrific.

Took my grandson to this Museum. He absolutely loved it!

This museum has a wonderful display of Florida history and also a nice variety of traveling exhibits. Its free to enter and well worth an hour or so of your day. Florida has a rich and varied history, this is a good place to learn a bit about it. The museum is located downtown and is near the state capital building and the Florida supreme court. Go ahead, step into history!

What an amazing museum! Easy to walk through and lots of history! Elementary school kids will love it!

We always bring the kids to see the exhibits here. It never gets old. Loving the current traveling exhibit on surfing.

Fantastic!! Tons of real artifacts with great explanations, from antiquity to modernity. Free entry and parking! Staff is very friendly, too.

One of the best museums I have been to! It is clean and the exhibits are well taken care of. There is a great mix of interactive exhibits and a small play room called Grandmas Attic. The information provided is broken down into chunks so its easy to absorb the history if you have only a little bit of time.

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I loved touring this place never knew it waas here.

Totally exceeded my expectations today. Excellent museum with lots of detailed exhibits. Very creative, attractive, and informative. I learned a lot and saw things here on Florida history that Id not seen explored in such detail in other Florida museums, such as their exhibit on Florida steamboat history. I also think they have done a great job with the life like mannequins representing early Florida persons. I was here on a slow Saturday and when alone in the room and observing them up close, I felt like they were going to come to life.

A great museum in the heart of Tallahassee telling the story of Florida! The Museum of Florida History provides a permanent physical recreation and exhibition of the history of the state of Florida and its inhabitants, starting from its pre-historic beginnings. A surprisingly large exhibition space winds you through the timeline of history and offers well crafted exhibits, in which you can get lost for hours. In addition, there is large hall which houses the changing exhibition space, most recently on quilting and movies filmed in Florida. Overall, its a great addition to a tour of Tallahassees museums, with a short walk to either the Challenger Center or the Florida Historic Capital Museum.

Really well organized museum, you can walk the whole thing in about 1.5-2hrs. It has some interactive exhibits, which makes it interesting for kids, and the staff are more than happy to guide you around. It runs on donations, so please consider donating when you visit - how many museums are absolutely free *and* provide parking validation? At least a couple bucks per person.

Theyve added a lot since I was a kid! Enjoyable afternoon experience! Free too (donation requested)!

Great place for the whole family

The History of this Museum is amazing everyone should visit this place and feel as wonderful as I did leaving!

(Full disclosure alert: I absolutely love living in Tallahassee. No, I wasnt born here. In fact, I havent yet lived a third of my years here - but Im here for the duration)Ok - that said, the museum is truly a gift to our community and its visitors. Offering a rich collection of artifacts, information, art, and cool stuff in general, museum visitors can expect unrivaled depth and breadth of historical Florida coverage.The rotating gallery exhibition is a treat - just like the more permanent displays. We come (easily) six times a year.Oh - and its free. That doesnt mean the contribution box should go unnoticed.

Great place! Parking garage not so great. Free admission to museum!

Great place for everyone. From a giant mastadon to the civil war and surf boards . Antique cars and free parking. Park in their lot get token in gift shop and its free parking . Perfect for a raony sau

One of Tallahassees best visits. Always free, too

Florida history in 4 hours give or take. This is a very comprehensive exhibit of the states early to current history. This museum will take some time if you do it thoroughly. The problem is you get a little brain dead after about two to three hours! Nice that its free. Great to do it over two days or more.

Will be back. The children loved walking through all the different times!!! The state library was a fun experience too.

Great exhibits, well organized. Love the intricate details and life like scenes. My 8 yr old was engaged from start to finish. Very well maintained.

Surprisingly interesting and a great experience. My son liked doing the scavenger hunt which kept him on his toes to find everything and learn a bit along the way. Great interactive areas throughout.

Highly Recommended!!

Ive been coming here since I was in elementary school . I love just spending time in here and seeing Floridas history .

Nice museum

I love that Tallahassee is home to the Museum of Florida History. What a great opportunity for residents and visitors to the Capitol to have this so close. Dont miss it!

This superlative (donation based) free Florida history museums been excellently well reviewed by fellow yelpers ad nauseam so Ill keep it short.Free garage and street parking on the weekends!You could blow through in a few hours or if youre like me, could spend the whole afternoon and want to return again and again. Was especially tickled with the Central Florida bits I could find and really appreciated the artifacts and write ups on our Indigenous peoples. Lots of Civil War stuffs. The Silver Springs diaramas impressive. And of course, Love the cars. :)

This place is great for children and adults. It really goes into the history of florida. Also it is free on Sunday!

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Makes for a good educational destination for school or summer field trips.

The museum has good exhibits showing the history of Florida... And moreover, its free!!

The museum of florida history is an amazing place to take the kids !

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Love it! Great to learn!

Very informative

Temporarily closed. No further explanation, just a sign out front. 9-26-15

Never experienced a visit .

This is a fantastic place with fantastic staff.

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