Tallahassee Museum Visitor Center, Natural history museum in Tallahassee, United States
The Tallahassee Museum is a natural history museum spanning 52 acres with living exhibits of native wildlife, historic buildings, nature trails, and outdoor adventure courses. The complex combines nature experiences with cultural learning in one location.
The Big Bend Farm exhibit presents authentic structures and equipment from the 1880s, showing agricultural practices and living conditions of early Florida settlers. This collection documents how pioneers lived and worked in the region.
The property displays restored buildings that represent different ways of life in North Florida communities, including a schoolhouse and a traditional farmstead. These structures give visitors a sense of how people in this region lived and worked in the past.
The visitor center provides maps, guided tour information, and access to the museum store with local art pieces and educational materials. It is helpful to explore the grounds during the cooler morning or late afternoon hours, especially on warmer days.
The grounds feature Jim Gary's metal sculptures of dinosaurs made from recycled car parts, combining art with environmental awareness. This unusual collection shows a creative approach to sustainability and visual art.
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