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Tallahassee Museum of History and Natural Science

3945 Museum Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32310
850-576-1636
Ranked #3 of 33 attractions in Tallahassee
4.5 of 5 stars 34 Reviews
Type: Natural History Museums
Owner description: Nestled within 52 acres of flora and fauna, the Tallahassee Museum is an oasis close to the heart of downtown. The Tallahassee Museum features a...... more » Owner description: Nestled within 52 acres of flora and fauna, the Tallahassee Museum is an oasis close to the heart of downtown. The Tallahassee Museum features a working 1880s pioneer farmstead, native Florida wildlife habitat (including panthers and red wolves), cypress swamp, Jim Gary's 20th Century Dinosaurs, and the all new Tallahassee Tree to Tree Adventures (an outdoor zip line and adventure course for kids and adults). Come enjoy the great outdoors with us at the Tallahassee Museum- where nature, history, science, and fun come together! « less
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Tallahassee, Florida
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

Getting to see the animals up close was a good experience for my grandson. Some decent history exposure as well, with the buildings on site. More

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Tampa, Florida, United States
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

So much fun! It was quiet and beautiful with plenty to see. Both my seven-year-old and my husband loved it (and it is rare to please them both). More

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Tallahassee, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

Wonderful opportunity to see animals in their natural habitats. Great hands-on activities. The playground is fabulous. More

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Tallahassee
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

It was my first visit too. Was so neat seeing the farm animals, then the ladies cooking real ginger cookies in an original wood stove (they were delicious) and we petted the horses then kept walking into the trail that took you all around seeing the wild animals and birds. VERY impressive then we went into the educational building where... More

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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

A great place to bring your family. A park, zoo, and history museum all in one. The park area is very entertaining for kids with lots of goodies that will keep them entertain for hours. The animals, in their natural habitats in which you can access safely to view them, where very interesting. The museum, which consist of Florida in... More

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florida
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67 reviews 67 reviews
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2012

This is a very nice museum that you really should stop at. We went in March and the Temp was perfect . . Don't forget your AAA card to save some cash. Would go again. More

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Tallahassee, Florida
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2012

We visited during the Jazz and Blues festival, so there was a great atmosphere going on. You learn and appreciate how the early days folks live, and go on a nice walk to see many animals. There is a children play area too, great to spend an afternoon. We had no little ones with us but still enjoyed ourselves thoroughly. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2012

My daughter went to preschool at the Tallahassee Museum and we've been loyal members ever since. We all know how much they love and care for the animals, most of which are rescues. Some look in bad shape, because they have been nursed back to health, often from near death. We just discovered that Carmella, our beloved cow, is no... More

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Minneapolis
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2012

Our family spent the afternoon walking around. There is quite a bit of interesting history about the area. The displays are showing wear but they are interesting. We also had fun looking at quite a few animals; not so much to compare with a zoo but enough to interest you for 90 minutes to an hour. More

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Tallahassee, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 8, 2012
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The grounds are just incredibly gorgeous. They have very affordable passes. The preschool is darling. Love everything. You can easily spend a whole day out there if the weather is nice! More

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