Cedar Key Museum State Park, Historical state park in Cedar Key, United States.
Description
Cedar Key Museum State Park is an 18-acre property along Florida's Gulf Coast featuring museum exhibits, walking trails, and salt marsh habitats. The grounds include restored historic buildings, natural areas, and display spaces focused on local history.
History
Saint Clair Whitman founded the museum in the 1920s within his home, assembling shells and Native American artifacts. The collection later expanded and formed the basis of what exists on the grounds today.
Culture
The museum displays detail the role of fishing and timber trade that shaped this coastal community during the 1800s. Visitors can see how Native Americans occupied this area long before European settlement arrived.
Practical
The park is accessible Thursday through Monday and offers walking paths through outdoor areas and natural spaces. Comfortable shoes and water are recommended, especially if you plan to spend time on the trails or explore the surrounding grounds.
Did you know?
The restored 1880s Whitman House connects to the main building via the Memory Walk, a brick path bordered by native plants. This structure reveals how the original collector's vision shaped the museum that exists here.
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