Free admission for children under 12. Has over 12,500 words in almost every room and closet. Group rates and weekday tours available. 501c3 non-profit organization which runs the Historic Haile Homestead and the Allen & Ethel Graham Visitors Center. The 6,200 sq ft home was the site of house parties attended by Gainesville’s finest citizens
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HISTORIC HAILE HOMESTEAD REVIEWS
History is always interesting. Go, spend an hour and see some. Very insightful into Archer, Gainesville and surrounding areas.
One of those places that most people don't know exists in Gainesville. Very interesting see the history of this place.
Take a walking tour of historic downtown. The houses temporary exhibitions that explore Florida's history and permanent exhibits that tell the story of Alachua County from the time of the Timucuan tribes to the 20th century. The museum's research library and collections, which includes more than 20,000 historic Florida postcards, 1,500 stereograph cards. Offers innovative exhibitions and programs on a variety of topics in local and Florida history; and promoting new scholarship
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MATHESON HISTORY MUSEUM REVIEWS
The wonderful and unique presentation focused on area history. I highly recommend this museum to Gainesville residents and visitors!
Well displayed exhibits about local history, and a series of lectures on subjects and books of interest. There is also an archive for research.
General admission is free to everyone. Strives to fulfill its mission of understanding, preserving and interpreting Florida's biological diversity and cultural heritage. Free parking on weekends, and state and university holidays. There are several free handicapped parking spaces available. Wheelchairs are available for free on a first-come, first-served basis
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FLORIDA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY REVIEWS
We LOVE the museum! We are on our 3 Rd year of buying member passes! It's good for over 300 museums around the world! Plus a discount at the gift shop! We love all the new exhibits that come through and attended our first member's reception and it was amazing! I recommend the member passes to all my friends and family!
Beautiful museum. Amazing pieces of history, awe-inspiring for the children and incredible architecture. If you are considering going here, I could not recommend it more. Great for the whole family.