Hidden gems: History museums in Florida

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Florida. This list contains 35 places from History museum category.

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Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum
History museum
👍👍 This is a great place to stop in while visiting Lake Mary, FL. The Karpeles Manuscript Museum has so much to offer. These documents reveal so much about our history. What an amazing collection which has been so well preserved!
5.00 (8 reviews)
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Leslie Hale Teaching Center & Tabernacle in the Wilderness
Church
👍👍 This was actually my 1st time ever going here, but our Guide (John) in the Tabernacle, did such an amazing job of knowing just about any & everything imaginable that I'll most definitely be going back!!!
4.90 (143 reviews)
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Uncle Davey's Americana Civil War Antiques & Collectibles
Antique store
👍👍 Awesome place!!
4.90 (79 reviews)
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Hannibal Square Heritage Center
Art museum
Museum offering photos & oral histories highlighting local & national African-American experiences.
4.90 (66 reviews)
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Miami-Dade Military Museum
History museum
👍👍 Absolutely a State-of-The-Arts. History of the five branches, U.S. Military service. Many artifacts, military🎖️memoirs, information and true war story narrations. Take a walk through and around this... historical compound. Tour Guides will show you around; "Mike" is one of the guides their who is a...
4.90 (53 reviews)
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Plant City Photo Archives Inc
Historical society
👍👍 Thank you, Ms. Kim, Ms. Samantha and Ms. Erin for all your help on my research project for the Green family! God Bless!
4.90 (26 reviews)
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Museum of Geneva History
Museum
👍👍 Great little museum, full of local history. My kids are always full of questions for the curators and they are happy to answer.
4.90 (13 reviews)
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Florida Trust For Historic Preservation
Association or organization
Built in 1910, this restored Queen Anne Victorian house is available to rent for community events.
4.90 (7 reviews)
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Mandarin Museum and Historical Society
History museum
In addition to exploring the region's history, this quaint riverside museum showcases local artists.
4.80 (135 reviews)
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Historic Black Police Precinct Courthouse and Museum
Museum
👍👍 This was a hidden Gem! I spent almost two hours soaking up this rich history. I have a different prospective of what it means to be black in blue. Hands Down a must visit!
4.80 (106 reviews)
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Carrabelle History Museum
Museum
4.80 (85 reviews)
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Zephyrhills Museum of Military History
Museum
👍👍 Fabulous, great way to spead a Sunday. The volunteers are very informative an knowledgeable. If you find it in your heart to visit, do leave a nice donation, since theres no entry fee. O yea by a tee shirt also.
4.80 (70 reviews)
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North Brevard Historical Museum
History museum
Local museum with yearbooks, photographs & memorabilia tracing the history of North Brevard County.
4.80 (44 reviews)
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Arcadia Homestead
History museum
👍👍 We so enjoyed our afternoon visiting the homestead and the mill site. Very thankful that this history is being lovingly preserved. The staff and volunteers were all friendly and knowledgeable. We will decibel go back again.
4.80 (22 reviews)
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Hellings Curry Museum/ Home of the Key West Womans Club
History museum
👍👍 An unexpected stop during our visit to Key West. Great historical location, dated back to 1881. The museum is now owned by the Key West Woman's Club, providing free of charge tours, while requesting donations. Very entertaining tour and the women were very friendly and pleasant. Hellings House is o...
4.80 (11 reviews)
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The Grove Museum
Museum
👍 Beautiful home on scenic grounds — great for a walk and sit. The museum itself is free and very digestible. A thorough visit can easily be accomplished in 20-30 minutes. The museum is especially fascinating for locals or those who know Tallahassee well; it puts many faces to names and provides inter...
4.70 (119 reviews)
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Sanford Museum
Museum
Long-running facility with exhibits related to the city's past, with a research archive.
4.70 (101 reviews)
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Citizens Commission on Human Rights of Florida
Non-profit organization
😠 Do not go here!!!! This is a Church of Scientology organization. I tried to give it zero stars but it wouldn't allow me to.
4.70 (72 reviews)
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The Deerfield Beach Historical Society
Historical society
👍👍 The house is only open on tje weekend, but I wanted to take a picture of the tree. The giant tree next to the house is just beautiful and worth on its own.
4.70 (61 reviews)
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UWF Historic Trust
Museum
4.70 (37 reviews)
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