11 Great Free Museums in Florida

In honor of National Museum Day, here's 11 free admission cultural destinations worth visiting in Florida.

5. Anheuser Busch Brewery Tour

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For the beer lover in all of us, this complimentary tour takes you through the process of crafting, brewing, and distributing Busch beer. This tour also will provide you with a brief history of the company and a behind the scenes look on how Busch utilizes new, innovative recycling systems to cut back on their natural gas emissions. At the conclusion of the tour, soft drinks and snacks are provided, and those of you who are twenty-one or older have the opportunity to sample some of Busch’s products.

Tours take place Monday through Saturday, 10 AM to 4PM, at the Anheuser Busch Brewery at 111 Busch Drive in Jacksonville. All ages are welcome. For more information, or to make a reservation, call (904) 696-8373, or visit www.budweisertours.com

6. Museum of Florida History

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The Museum of Florida History opened up in Tallahassee in 1977. This museum collects and preserves items, artifacts, and other forms of “evidence” from the past and present cultures of Florida. The museum also operates the Knott House, which was built as a temporary headquarters for the Union Army in 1843.

The museum is donation based, and open 7 days a week. For information and specific hours, visit: https://www.museumoffloridahistory.com/

7. Stonewall National Museum & Archives

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Founded in 1973, the Stonewall National Museum & Archives promotes understanding through preserving and sharing the proud culture of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and their significant role in American society. Located at 1300 East Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, the museum is open 11 AM-6 PM, Monday through Friday and 10 AM-5 PM on Saturday.

For more information: Visit: https://www.stonewall-museum.org/

8. Fort Caroline National Memorial

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If you’re a history buff, you’ll probably like this next stop. In 1564, Fort Caroline was established under René Goulaine de Laudonnière as a new territorial claim for the French, and a safe haven for the Huguenots. Fort Caroline ended up sacked by the Spanish, as the settlement came into conflict with the Spanish settlement in St. Augustine. Where the National Memorial Stands today is not where the original Fort Caroline stood, for the simple fact that its original location is unknown.

The Memorial encompasses almost 50,000 acres. On the premises, you can find a replica of the original Fort de la Caroline. There are other notable attractions to see on these premises, too. While not directly related to Fort Caroline, you also have the option to view the Kingsley Plantation, The Spanish Pond, and Cedar Point.

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Located at Fort Caroline National Memorial, the Timucuan Preserve Visitor Center hosts the exhibit "Where the Waters Meet." This exhibit showcases the richness of the environment in northeast Florida and how humans have interacted with this environment for thousands of years. The Visitor Center hosts a bookstore and information desk, and activities are available to do while exploring the exhibits.

https://www.nps.gov/timu/planyourvisit/timucuanpreserve_visitorcenter.htm

To plan your trip, visit www.nps.gov/timu.