Brevard Museum of History & Natural Science

The Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science is a nature center and museum in Cocoa featuring a 14,750-square-foot building. The grounds include a 22-acre nature preserve with walking trails that connect to Eastern Florida State College and Travis Park.

The museum was founded in 1969 and houses over 3,000 artifacts, including the remains of the Windover Woman dated between 7,000 to 8,000 years ago. This discovery reveals the long occupation history of the region by early inhabitants.

The exhibits showcase Seminole, Miccosukee, and Ais artifacts alongside displays about citrus farming and turpentine production that shaped Florida's economy. You can see the tools and practices that people used in daily life across centuries.

Admission is free and the grounds are easy to explore, with walking trails running through the nature preserve. Guided tours and educational programs are available, along with field trip options for school groups.

The museum features an Imaginary Station for children with a space capsule, where they can explore space through play. A butterfly garden maintained by Master Gardeners adds to the experience and offers year-round opportunities to observe nature.