The Bishop Museum of
Science and Nature
201 10th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205 | (941) 746-4131
Kids of all ages love the largest natural and cultural history
museum on Florida’s West Coast. Oh, and adults like it
too. Here, you’ll enjoy exhibits and educational programs that
interpret the scientific and cultural knowledge of Florida, the
world, and our universe. The museum’s exhibits include permanent
and temporary installations. Exhibits range from fossil evidence of Florida’s earliest
animal inhabitants and archaeological materials representing Paleo-Indian, Archaic,
and pre-contact cultures to local history and creative exhibitions. The new Mosaic
Backyard Universe is a literal backyard experience, complete with a giant artificial tree,
that teaches children about our natural surroundings and beyond with interactive and fun
activities. Showcasing our county’s favorite water-dwelling mammal, the Parker Manatee Rehabilitation
Habitat provides a temporary home for manatees that will be released back into the wild, and has
housed more than 30 manatees over the years. Parents
and kids love getting an up-close look at these “sea
cows” as they prepare to return to the wild.
See all the exhibits at: BishopScience.org
In The Planetarium, guests can lift off
from Earth and fly beyond our
solar system, out of our galaxy,
and to the very edge of the universe.
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Florida Maritime Museum
4415 119th St W, Cortez, FL 34215 | (941) 708-6120
Florida’s maritime industry was essential in
developing the majority of its coastal towns and
communities, and that’s especially true for the
Cortez Historic Fishing Village. Housed in a
historic 1912 Schoolhouse and surrounded by
the Cortez Nature Preserve, the Florida Maritime
Museum documents the growth and significance
of one of the Bradenton Area’s most crucial
industries and time periods. Exhibits include historic
photographs, boat models, tools, instruments, and
other historically significant materials that were a part of
Florida’s maritime culture and history.
The museum is also home For Fo
more information, visit: FloridaMaritimeMuseum.org
to a folk school that teaches
traditional Florida skills.
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