Museum on the Move
During our temporary closure, the Museum of Florida History will become a Museum on the Move! This multifaceted initiative will allow the public to continue to engage with the Museum and take advantage of its unique learning opportunities, access its vast educational materials, and participate in engaging programs.
The program will offer access to the Museum of Florida History's unique resources and staff expertise through a variety of avenues. Hands-on activities, online resources and programs, lectures, educational outreach, and even exhibits and displays at off-site locations will all be a part of the Museum on the Move program.
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2nd Saturday Family Programs
Join us on the 2nd Saturday of each month for a specially themed program featuring a hands-on activity for young historians. While the Museum is closed, we will be taking 2nd Saturday on the road, with programming in various locations held in conjunction with our community partners. Follow us on social media for the latest location, subjects, and more.
Upcoming Programs:
Grown in Florida: Fruits and Vegetables throughout History | June 14, 2025, 11 a.m. to Noon
The Grove Museum
902 N. Monroe Street
Tallahassee, Florida
Take a stroll back in time to before oranges were Florida's official state fruit. Learn about which fruits and veggies are native to Florida, and which ones have been introduced over time. Find out how the history of agriculture has changed the state. Kids will make their own colorful corn cob with plastics beads and pipe cleaners.
Money Matters | July 12, 2025, 11 a.m. to Noon
Union Bank Museum
219 Apalachee Parkway
Tallahassee, Florida
Explore different historical currency, from old Union Bank bills and coins, to 19th century money, to modern bills. Discover the symbolism and significance of designs and symbols on currency. We'll learn how U.S. and Florida currency has changed. Kids will design their own currency, with symbols and iconography of their choice.
Adventures in Architecture | August 9, 2025, 11 a.m. to Noon
The Grove Museum
902 N. Monroe Street
Tallahassee, Florida
Architecture in Florida is deeply tied to the state's environment and history. From sprawling Spanish villas, to simple cracker style houses and tropical chickees, our state has some of the most unique architecture in the country. Kids will learn about architectural features and styles and design a sunshade inspired by Florida's cracker style houses.
Centuries of St. Augustine | September 13, 2025, 11 a.m. to Noon
The Grove Museum
902 N. Monroe Street
Tallahassee, Florida
Did you know that St. Augustine turns 460 years old this year? Founded in 1565, St. Augustine is the oldest European-founded city in the United States. Join us to explore its unique history, including a look at some of its iconic historic structures, such as the Castillo de San Marcos. Kids will make a paper replica of St. Augustine's fort and learn about its different features.
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History at High Noon
The Museum features casual monthly lunchtime talks by local experts on a variety of topics. Please note the location of each lecture as the presentation site may change from month to month.
Upcoming Programs:
Torreya State Park and Historic Preservation in Florida | May 29, 2025, Noon
Mission San Luis
TEMPORARY ENTRANCE: 2021 Mission Rd.
Tallahassee, Florida
Celebrate National Historic Preservation Month and learn about Torreya State Park and its Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) connection. Gregory House–one of the state’s earliest historic preservation projects–stands as a testament to the work of Black CCC companies in Florida. Andrew Waber, historian for the Bureau of Historic Preservation, will discuss his work updating the state park’s National Register of Historic Places designation.
Florida's Folklife Heritage | June 24, 2025, Noon
Mission San Luis
TEMPORARY ENTRANCE: 2021 Mission Rd.
Tallahassee, Florida
Dr. Dominick Tartaglia, Florida’s State Folklorist, will talk about the Florida Folklife Program, one of the oldest folklife programs in the country, and how it preserves and shares folk traditions of the Sunshine State. Dr. Tartaglia will also discuss recent initiatives including the Major John Leroy Haynes Florida Veterans’ Oral History Program that launched in 2024.
These programs are free and open to the public.
