R.A. Gray Florida History Museum, History museum in downtown Tallahassee, United States.
The Museum of Florida History occupies the R. A. Gray Building at 500 South Bronough Street in Tallahassee, named for Robert Andrew Gray. Opened in 1977, it holds exhibits and artifacts on Florida's history and prehistory, with permanent displays alongside a gallery whose shows change every few months. It is run by the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs, part of the Florida Department of State.
The museum was created to preserve and show Florida's material culture and how people lived across the region over thousands of years. Its collections range from archaeological finds to objects from the 1900s.
The gallery dedicated to Native American peoples shows how different groups lived and used the land they inhabited. Visitors learn through objects and recreated spaces how these cultures shaped life across the region.
The museum occupies the R. A. Gray Building at 500 South Bronough Street in downtown Tallahassee. The Knott House, which the museum also operates, stands separately and is visited on guided tours. Check the museum's own listing for current opening hours before setting out.
The museum also operates the Knott House, a historic residence nearby where important proclamations were read during the Civil War era. This additional landmark offers insight into the region's freedom history.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 94,771 contributors worldwide.