Memberships are a great way to save money and support the Tallahassee Museum, and the perfect choice for locals or anyone who visits us throughout the year. You can join yourself, or give the gift of a membership to anyone from employees to grandchildren.

Membership Benefits

A Friends and Family membership is one of the best leisure time values around. In fact, it pays for itself in just 2-3 visits. Additional benefits include:

Discounts on education programs, birthday parties and camps.

Unlimited daytime Museum admission and discounted additional admission tickets.

Discounted or free admission to special events like Halloween Howl, Tallahassee Jazz & Blues Festival and more.

Museum Store and Trail Break Café discounts.

Discounts on Tallahassee Tree To Tree Adventure course tickets.

Member e-mail and E-News updates highlighting upcoming events, activities and special offers.

Membership Levels

*All prices and benefits are subject to change.

Student (Must Have Valid Student Id)$25.00

Museum Admission for One Person
Exclusive Annual Museum Membership Benefits
1 Membership Card

Basic – $40.00

Museum Admission for One Person
Exclusive Annual Museum Membership Benefits
1 Membership Card

Dual – $55.00

Museum Admission for Two People – Card holder plus a guest
2 Membership Cards
Exclusive Annual Museum Membership Benefits

Friends & Family - $75.00

Museum Admission for Four People – Card holder plus 3 guests
2 Membership Cards
2 Museum Guest Passes
Exclusive Annual Museum Membership Benefits

*All prices and benefits are subject to change.

Contributing - $110.00 – 194.00

Museum Admission for Six People – Card Holder plus 5 guests
2 Membership Cards
8 Guest Passes
Exclusive Annual Museum Membership Benefits

Habitat Club Member - $195.00+ ($75+ tax deductible)

Museum Admission for Eight People – Card Holder plus 7 guests
2 Membership Cards
10 Guest Passes
Recognition on Upper Level Membership Recognition sign
Exclusive Annual Museum Membership Benefits

Naturalist - $350+ ($206+ tax deductible)

Museum Admission for Eight People – Card Holder plus 7 guests
2 Membership Cards
12 Guest Passes
Recognition on Upper Level Membership Recognition sign
Exclusive Annual Museum Membership Benefits

Historian - $500+ ($320+ tax deductible)

Museum Admission for Eight People – Card Holder plus 7 guests
2 Membership Cards
15 Guest Passes
Recognition on Upper Level Membership Recognition sign
Exclusive Annual Museum Membership Benefits

Patron - $1000.00+ ($570+ tax deductible)

Museum Admission for Eight People – Card Holder plus 7 guests
2 Membership Cards
15 Guest Passes
Behind the Scenes Tour of Museum
Recognition on Museum Donor Wall Exclusive Annual Museum Membership Benefits

What Our Members Say

"

I was there today with a 3 1/2 year old who was scared as could be during the Tree Adventure. Tyrese was amazing with her! He was patient, kind, and held her hand as she went through the course. I...

"
"

What a fantastic place! The tree-to-tree was awesome. And our guide, Kayla was great! Very informative, instructive, and professional And encouraging! She took the time to encourage and instruct the couple of girls that started to have a melt down....

"
"

This was our second annual visit to Tallahassee from Arizona and second visit to the Tallahassee Museum to go zip lining. Such great fun for kids and grown ups acting like kids!! Thank you Emily for being so patient and...

"
"

Love last minute day trips and exploring new places! 🚗 We headed to Tallahassee today to spend time with family and went out exploring the @tallahasseemuseum!

"
"

Definitely the best gift we have received for my daughter’s birthday! It’s the gift that keeps on giving all year. We love going almost every weekend to spend time outdoors, see the animals, and play on the playground.

"
"

February 22nd, 2014. Our wedding day in the Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, every visit reminds us of that day ❤️ and we do visit often!

"
"

I can’t pick just one memory. To me it will always be the Tallahassee Junior Museum…I volunteered there as a teenager in the early 1970’s. Helped out everywhere…got to experience everything from the wild animals to the farm animals to...

"
"

Meandered through the wildlife trail and then hit the ropes course. Got above 30 ft a couple times, definitely an exciting activity.

"
"

We had a great morning running around the Tallahassee Museum. Emerson especially loved all the dinosaurs made from old car parts! Plus all the animals too of course.

"
"

So this brave amazing girl met the height requirements to tree to tree and crushed it! Only 4 yr old out there with a bunch of big kids…flew through it and wanted to go again!

"
"

We had a great morning running around the Tallahassee Museum. Emerson especially loved all the dinosaurs made from old car parts! Plus all the animals too of course.

"
"

“We had a great time on the ropes course and zip lines. The staff were helpful and friendly. Great family outing.”

"
"

So this brave amazing girl met the height requirements to tree to tree and crushed it! Only 4 yr old out there with a bunch of big kids…flew through it and wanted to go again!

"
"

We had a great time on the ropes course and zip lines. The staff were helpful and friendly. Great family outing

"
"

Meandered through the wildlife trail and then hit the ropes course. Got above 30 ft a couple times, definitely an exciting activity.

"
"

I can’t pick just one memory. To me it will always be the Tallahassee Junior Museum…I volunteered there as a teenager in the early 1970’s. Helped out everywhere…got to experience everything from the wild animals to the farm animals to...

"
"

February 22nd, 2014. Our wedding day in the Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, every visit reminds us of that day ❤️ and we do visit often!

"
"

I was in the middle of an art teaching internship and was suddenly not well enough to stand in front of a classroom. My adviser suggested I complete my internship through the museum. Jennifer Golden and her team accepted me...

"
"

At the Tallahassee Museum, this 19th century farmhouse provides a glimpse into Florida’s past. That’s Bruce, sitting on the porch of the kitchen which is in a separate building from the sleeping and living quarters.

"
"

Definitely the best gift we have received for my daughter’s birthday! It’s the gift that keeps on giving all year. We love going almost every weekend to spend time outdoors, see the animals, and play on the playground.

"
"

Just wanted to say, my boyfriend and I are big supporters of you guys. Our first date was at the museum, we never miss a free college day, we just love you guys! Keep up your amazing work!

"
"

I remember when the museum was in a former home across from the Bloxham Building (Caroline Brevard Elementary School at the time). Many changes and lots of growth for this wonderful place to learn and explore.

"
"

My three-year-old did the ropes course for the first time on Friday. She would love to go again!

"
"

As upper-level elementary school students, we were given the task of fundraising for the Tallahassee Junior Museum. Unlike today’s students, we weren’t given a catalog of gifts or wrapping paper to sell so with a cleaned out glass jar I...

"
"

I remember telling my hubby I was pregnant while sitting on a bench on the backside of the boardwalk. We took pics and had an exciting & emotional day. Since then we have walked the zoo & visited most of...

"
"

I’m a born & raised “Tallahassee Lassie” and have been walking the Museum trails my entire life. Great memories of Swamp Stomps and Market Days past! I have a vivid memory of a Native American pow-wow type of event where...

"
"

My husband introduced me to the museum a few years ago since I’m from out of state. He’s been coming since he was a small boy. We love the museum so much because it is where we had our engagement...

"
"

We took a group of friends out to celebrate Rob’s 45th birthday a few weeks ago. Snapped this one shot of many of my 9yr old conquering his fear of heights doing the Canopy Crossing. His first zip line he...

"
"

It will always be the Junior Museum to me. It was the school field trip that I looked forward to the most in school. I have since gone on field trips with my children. My parents would take us on...

"
"

This place is awesome !!!

"
"

When I was younger I went camping at the Jr. Museum and now I am able to take my daughter to enjoy the museum.

"
"

My children spent many a visit here. They loved the animals. This was the first place my son said his first word…cow, then tried to moo. I have so many wonderful memories it’s hard to pick just one. one of...

"
"

I have been coming to the Junior Museum since I was a small child. My grandfather used to take me. I’d play in the train for hours. I also went to school there. I am 54, living in Monticello. Don’t...

"
"

When my kids were toddlers we frequented the museum often. My son had a fascination with the old black stoves in the schoolhouse and church. It was always our first stop. We also enjoyed pretending to put on a church...

"
"

My friends and I went to zip lining together for the first time about seven months ago. I didn’t know what to expect, but it was one of the most exhilarating things I had ever done. It’s still to this...

"
"

First time I went to the museum was during Haloscream back in 2008. A couple friends and I dressed as zombies to rove around the maze ya’ll had set up. Well, we got there late, but we’re told we could...

"
"

Being a Tallahassee native, I grew up at the museum. From summer camps to broken bones and everything in between, my family was able to make so many wonderful memories. Still to this day I’ve been able to go back...

"
"

I always loved to go to the Native American events at the ” stump”. I always loved going to the General store to get my favorite candy canes. It was so cool that the store was open and had so...

"
"

I love to bring our foster babies there.

"
"

There is not one memory at the Museum there are many for me its the Very first Museum I visited when I first moved down to Tallahassee. Its Where my fiance Proposed to me. Its where we would take our...

"
"

Our coolest encounter with any animal was there watching the panther. A photographer was behind a fence in the enclosure taking pictures of the panther and it was stalking her. He would back off and hide behind objects and slink...

"
"

I grew up going to the junior museum with my mom, dad and sister. Some of my best family memories were at the museum. Now I’m creating a lifetime of memories with my boys there. I love being a member...

"
"

My boys practically live there! They especially enjoy getting the does to bleet and the turkeys to gobble!

"
"

Our daughters and us enjoyed many wonderful trips to the ‘Junior Museum’ we still enjoy the museum very much now that we visit it with our grandchildren.

"
"

One of my favorite things over 30 years ago was going to the country store and picking out a candy cane after walking the trails. I still enjoy the tradition with my kids! Also, the otters kiss this past Valentines...

"
"

I had my 5th birthday at the Jr. museum! It was reptile themed.

"
"

My husband’s grandfather that passed away a few years ago, Archie Taylor, is one of the voices on the train at the museum. That is our favorite exhibit!

"
"

Our first Haloween Howl when our daughters were younger. So much fun and so many memories!

"
"

There have been many great memories. My daughter had her 3rd birthday party there and has attended many camps and made friends along the way. We are so thankful to have such a great place to take our children.

"
"

This gift was made as a small payback for the environmental and historical educational opportunities that our family has experienced over the years.  The Museum is a major part of the fiber that binds the Tallahassee community and contributes to...

"
"

As a kid I loved playing all over the caboose and even used it for photo assignments in college. I left Tallahassee and worked in the photo industry in Dallas and NYC for 2 decades after that. I learned to...

"
"

As a college student, I don’t have the opportunity to get out much. I Love the outdoors. Coming to the Museum gives me the setting to really enjoy the task at hand. Halloween Howl taught me to always put passion...

"
"

My favorite memory is watching my fearless daughter trying out the zip line course without even thinking about it.  She’s awesome!

"
"

When I was a little kid (let’s not discuss how long ago), my parents say I would beg them to go to the Museum to see the duck with the bonnet. It’s said that I was content to at least...

"
"

Still the highlight of my visit to Tally. Make it a point to go down memory lane.

"
"

The director, Mrs. Grissett, from years ago is a special family friend. She always showed me things around the Museum that no one else saw.

"
"

We visited today. It was a wonderful day and the Museum has been making improvements. We love all the Jim Gary dinosaurs.

"
"

The Museum always put me in a happy state of mind. Nature, Animals and a caboose.

"
"

I was there for girl scouts one summer. Awesome place. My dad had a membership and we went almost every weekend.

"
"

I remember doing the square dance in 5th grade. I also remember riding the horse around the ring that grinded sugar cane.

"
"

We have been members for over 30 years. My children loved the Tallahassee Museum and now my grandkids do too.

"
"

In 1967, the 5th grade class of Kate Sullivan demonstrated the Square Dance upon a platform erected before the farmhouse. We had free rein on the red caboose, which we treated like a Jungle-Jim. Pickles from the barrel were two-for-a-quarter...

"
"

My first trips to the Tallahassee Museum were downtown. I watched the new one grow. I remember doing bird watching in the mid 60’s at the new Museum. Once when my kids were young, we went to pioneer days and...

"
"

I was born in Tallahassee. I remember bringing a bag of apples to feed the bears! I enjoyed the Museum so much that I was married at the gazebo by the plantation home in 1993. I then brought my kids, nieces,...

"
"

I have been going here my whole life. Being homeschooled, the Museum was a huge part of our curriculum. We participated in several programs and were part of a play called “The Ecoshow.” Now I am grown up and bring...

"
"

I have countless memories of field trips to the Museum. Learning not just about all the animals I saw while I was there, but also about some of the history behind my hometown. It changed my appreciation for Tallahassee. You...

"
"

Working at the museum was my first job after college at FSU. I worked on building the bear habitat and bridge, restored the base of the cane press and enjoyed taking care of the animals. Just a handy man but,...

"
"

I love the Tallahassee Museum & have been visiting for 55 years. I see something new every time I go! My husband & I enjoyed the Tree to Tree Adventures & loved the Valentines evening event, & now our grandchildren...

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My early memories of the museum include sitting on the cypress stump and eating Atomic Fireballs from the commissary back in 1970, when I visited the museum for the first time on a 4th grade field trip. After I graduated...

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I gladly support the Tallahassee Museum because it is my favorite place for quality family time. Some of my fondest memories include the mornings and afternoons I have spent exploring the animal habitats and historic buildings with my husband and...

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There is so much to love about the Tallahassee Museum. The Jazz and Blues Festival, native Florida animals in a natural setting, a working 1880s farm, the amazing preschool and summer camp programs, the historic buildings, and so much more....

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Tallahassee Museum relies on the kindness of generous individuals, families, businesses and sponsors to continue our mission of educating and enthralling guests. By giving, you can help to ensure that our exhibits, historic buildings and commitment to preserving North Florida’s legacy will be here for future generations to enjoy.

Ways To Give

Annual Giving

Annual fund donations help to enhance day-to-day operations that enrich kids, individuals, families and our community as a whole.

LEARN MORE

Matching Gifts

A great way to multiply the impact of your contribution, matching gifts use corporate funds to double or triple a gift.

Endowment & Planned Giving

Endowments and Planned Giving ensures that the educational impact of the Museum will continue for generations to come.

Corporate Giving

Corporate contributors help the Tallahassee Museum enrich people’s lives and build a better community while standing out as proud partners.

Memorial, Tribute & Honor Gifts

A beautiful way to honor someone, these gifts help to ensure the future vitality of our efforts.

Special Events, Exhibit & Program Sponsorships

These programs generate publicity for sponsors while helping to fund the Museum’s many activities.

Want double your donation

Check here to see if your company or organization has a Matching Gifts program.

Donor Club Recognition

A gift made today will have lasting benefits for the Museum, its visitors and our region for years to come. It’s an opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of hundreds of thousands of people.

Recognition Levels

Heritage League – $100,000
Benefactors – $50,000 – $99,999
Founders – $25,000 – $49,999
President’s Cabinet – $10,000 – $24,000
Director’s Circle – $5,000 – $9,999
Curator’s Club – $1,000 – $4,999
Legacy Society – For Those Whose Estate Includes A Provision For The Tallahassee Museum.

Giving your time is yet another fulfilling way to support the Tallahassee Museum and its worthwhile mission of enriching our community. We welcome anyone with a love of animals, education, history or giving back to apply today.

Share Skills

If you’re a craftsman, artist, musician or have other talents to share, we’d love to hear from you. (And our patrons would too.)

Earn Volunteer Hours

Need volunteer hours for your school, club or organization? We can certainly help each other. (Volunteers under 16 require a chaperone.)

Give Back

If you’ve enjoyed the Tallahassee Museum as a child, parent or proud Tallahasseean, help ensure others will continue to as well.

Volunteer Opportunities

Scholarships

Volunteer hours are crucial when applying for many scholarships, and the hours you spend here just might help you secure one.

University Internships

Earn credit toward your degree by volunteering with our staff. (Please email the volunteer coordinator one month prior to start date.)

Business & Civic Groups

Do good works and build good will for your business or local civic group by contributing to the Museum’s mission.

What Our Volunteers Say

"

I was there today with a 3 1/2 year old who was scared as could be during the Tree Adventure. Tyrese was amazing with her! He was patient, kind, and held her hand as she went through the course. I...

"
"

What a fantastic place! The tree-to-tree was awesome. And our guide, Kayla was great! Very informative, instructive, and professional And encouraging! She took the time to encourage and instruct the couple of girls that started to have a melt down....

"
"

This was our second annual visit to Tallahassee from Arizona and second visit to the Tallahassee Museum to go zip lining. Such great fun for kids and grown ups acting like kids!! Thank you Emily for being so patient and...

"
"

Love last minute day trips and exploring new places! 🚗 We headed to Tallahassee today to spend time with family and went out exploring the @tallahasseemuseum!

"
"

Definitely the best gift we have received for my daughter’s birthday! It’s the gift that keeps on giving all year. We love going almost every weekend to spend time outdoors, see the animals, and play on the playground.

"
"

February 22nd, 2014. Our wedding day in the Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, every visit reminds us of that day ❤️ and we do visit often!

"
"

I can’t pick just one memory. To me it will always be the Tallahassee Junior Museum…I volunteered there as a teenager in the early 1970’s. Helped out everywhere…got to experience everything from the wild animals to the farm animals to...

"
"

Meandered through the wildlife trail and then hit the ropes course. Got above 30 ft a couple times, definitely an exciting activity.

"
"

We had a great morning running around the Tallahassee Museum. Emerson especially loved all the dinosaurs made from old car parts! Plus all the animals too of course.

"
"

So this brave amazing girl met the height requirements to tree to tree and crushed it! Only 4 yr old out there with a bunch of big kids…flew through it and wanted to go again!

"
"

We had a great morning running around the Tallahassee Museum. Emerson especially loved all the dinosaurs made from old car parts! Plus all the animals too of course.

"
"

“We had a great time on the ropes course and zip lines. The staff were helpful and friendly. Great family outing.”

"
"

So this brave amazing girl met the height requirements to tree to tree and crushed it! Only 4 yr old out there with a bunch of big kids…flew through it and wanted to go again!

"
"

We had a great time on the ropes course and zip lines. The staff were helpful and friendly. Great family outing

"
"

Meandered through the wildlife trail and then hit the ropes course. Got above 30 ft a couple times, definitely an exciting activity.

"
"

I can’t pick just one memory. To me it will always be the Tallahassee Junior Museum…I volunteered there as a teenager in the early 1970’s. Helped out everywhere…got to experience everything from the wild animals to the farm animals to...

"
"

February 22nd, 2014. Our wedding day in the Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, every visit reminds us of that day ❤️ and we do visit often!

"
"

I was in the middle of an art teaching internship and was suddenly not well enough to stand in front of a classroom. My adviser suggested I complete my internship through the museum. Jennifer Golden and her team accepted me...

"
"

At the Tallahassee Museum, this 19th century farmhouse provides a glimpse into Florida’s past. That’s Bruce, sitting on the porch of the kitchen which is in a separate building from the sleeping and living quarters.

"
"

Definitely the best gift we have received for my daughter’s birthday! It’s the gift that keeps on giving all year. We love going almost every weekend to spend time outdoors, see the animals, and play on the playground.

"
"

Just wanted to say, my boyfriend and I are big supporters of you guys. Our first date was at the museum, we never miss a free college day, we just love you guys! Keep up your amazing work!

"
"

I remember when the museum was in a former home across from the Bloxham Building (Caroline Brevard Elementary School at the time). Many changes and lots of growth for this wonderful place to learn and explore.

"
"

My three-year-old did the ropes course for the first time on Friday. She would love to go again!

"
"

As upper-level elementary school students, we were given the task of fundraising for the Tallahassee Junior Museum. Unlike today’s students, we weren’t given a catalog of gifts or wrapping paper to sell so with a cleaned out glass jar I...

"
"

I remember telling my hubby I was pregnant while sitting on a bench on the backside of the boardwalk. We took pics and had an exciting & emotional day. Since then we have walked the zoo & visited most of...

"
"

I’m a born & raised “Tallahassee Lassie” and have been walking the Museum trails my entire life. Great memories of Swamp Stomps and Market Days past! I have a vivid memory of a Native American pow-wow type of event where...

"
"

My husband introduced me to the museum a few years ago since I’m from out of state. He’s been coming since he was a small boy. We love the museum so much because it is where we had our engagement...

"
"

We took a group of friends out to celebrate Rob’s 45th birthday a few weeks ago. Snapped this one shot of many of my 9yr old conquering his fear of heights doing the Canopy Crossing. His first zip line he...

"
"

It will always be the Junior Museum to me. It was the school field trip that I looked forward to the most in school. I have since gone on field trips with my children. My parents would take us on...

"
"

This place is awesome !!!

"
"

When I was younger I went camping at the Jr. Museum and now I am able to take my daughter to enjoy the museum.

"
"

My children spent many a visit here. They loved the animals. This was the first place my son said his first word…cow, then tried to moo. I have so many wonderful memories it’s hard to pick just one. one of...

"
"

I have been coming to the Junior Museum since I was a small child. My grandfather used to take me. I’d play in the train for hours. I also went to school there. I am 54, living in Monticello. Don’t...

"
"

When my kids were toddlers we frequented the museum often. My son had a fascination with the old black stoves in the schoolhouse and church. It was always our first stop. We also enjoyed pretending to put on a church...

"
"

My friends and I went to zip lining together for the first time about seven months ago. I didn’t know what to expect, but it was one of the most exhilarating things I had ever done. It’s still to this...

"
"

First time I went to the museum was during Haloscream back in 2008. A couple friends and I dressed as zombies to rove around the maze ya’ll had set up. Well, we got there late, but we’re told we could...

"
"

Being a Tallahassee native, I grew up at the museum. From summer camps to broken bones and everything in between, my family was able to make so many wonderful memories. Still to this day I’ve been able to go back...

"
"

I always loved to go to the Native American events at the ” stump”. I always loved going to the General store to get my favorite candy canes. It was so cool that the store was open and had so...

"
"

I love to bring our foster babies there.

"
"

There is not one memory at the Museum there are many for me its the Very first Museum I visited when I first moved down to Tallahassee. Its Where my fiance Proposed to me. Its where we would take our...

"
"

Our coolest encounter with any animal was there watching the panther. A photographer was behind a fence in the enclosure taking pictures of the panther and it was stalking her. He would back off and hide behind objects and slink...

"
"

I grew up going to the junior museum with my mom, dad and sister. Some of my best family memories were at the museum. Now I’m creating a lifetime of memories with my boys there. I love being a member...

"
"

My boys practically live there! They especially enjoy getting the does to bleet and the turkeys to gobble!

"
"

Our daughters and us enjoyed many wonderful trips to the ‘Junior Museum’ we still enjoy the museum very much now that we visit it with our grandchildren.

"
"

One of my favorite things over 30 years ago was going to the country store and picking out a candy cane after walking the trails. I still enjoy the tradition with my kids! Also, the otters kiss this past Valentines...

"
"

I had my 5th birthday at the Jr. museum! It was reptile themed.

"
"

My husband’s grandfather that passed away a few years ago, Archie Taylor, is one of the voices on the train at the museum. That is our favorite exhibit!

"
"

Our first Haloween Howl when our daughters were younger. So much fun and so many memories!

"
"

There have been many great memories. My daughter had her 3rd birthday party there and has attended many camps and made friends along the way. We are so thankful to have such a great place to take our children.

"
"

This gift was made as a small payback for the environmental and historical educational opportunities that our family has experienced over the years.  The Museum is a major part of the fiber that binds the Tallahassee community and contributes to...

"
"

As a kid I loved playing all over the caboose and even used it for photo assignments in college. I left Tallahassee and worked in the photo industry in Dallas and NYC for 2 decades after that. I learned to...

"
"

As a college student, I don’t have the opportunity to get out much. I Love the outdoors. Coming to the Museum gives me the setting to really enjoy the task at hand. Halloween Howl taught me to always put passion...

"
"

My favorite memory is watching my fearless daughter trying out the zip line course without even thinking about it.  She’s awesome!

"
"

When I was a little kid (let’s not discuss how long ago), my parents say I would beg them to go to the Museum to see the duck with the bonnet. It’s said that I was content to at least...

"
"

Still the highlight of my visit to Tally. Make it a point to go down memory lane.

"
"

The director, Mrs. Grissett, from years ago is a special family friend. She always showed me things around the Museum that no one else saw.

"
"

We visited today. It was a wonderful day and the Museum has been making improvements. We love all the Jim Gary dinosaurs.

"
"

The Museum always put me in a happy state of mind. Nature, Animals and a caboose.

"
"

I was there for girl scouts one summer. Awesome place. My dad had a membership and we went almost every weekend.

"
"

I remember doing the square dance in 5th grade. I also remember riding the horse around the ring that grinded sugar cane.

"
"

We have been members for over 30 years. My children loved the Tallahassee Museum and now my grandkids do too.

"
"

In 1967, the 5th grade class of Kate Sullivan demonstrated the Square Dance upon a platform erected before the farmhouse. We had free rein on the red caboose, which we treated like a Jungle-Jim. Pickles from the barrel were two-for-a-quarter...

"
"

My first trips to the Tallahassee Museum were downtown. I watched the new one grow. I remember doing bird watching in the mid 60’s at the new Museum. Once when my kids were young, we went to pioneer days and...

"
"

I was born in Tallahassee. I remember bringing a bag of apples to feed the bears! I enjoyed the Museum so much that I was married at the gazebo by the plantation home in 1993. I then brought my kids, nieces,...

"
"

I have been going here my whole life. Being homeschooled, the Museum was a huge part of our curriculum. We participated in several programs and were part of a play called “The Ecoshow.” Now I am grown up and bring...

"
"

I have countless memories of field trips to the Museum. Learning not just about all the animals I saw while I was there, but also about some of the history behind my hometown. It changed my appreciation for Tallahassee. You...

"
"

Working at the museum was my first job after college at FSU. I worked on building the bear habitat and bridge, restored the base of the cane press and enjoyed taking care of the animals. Just a handy man but,...

"
"

I love the Tallahassee Museum & have been visiting for 55 years. I see something new every time I go! My husband & I enjoyed the Tree to Tree Adventures & loved the Valentines evening event, & now our grandchildren...

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My early memories of the museum include sitting on the cypress stump and eating Atomic Fireballs from the commissary back in 1970, when I visited the museum for the first time on a 4th grade field trip. After I graduated...

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I gladly support the Tallahassee Museum because it is my favorite place for quality family time. Some of my fondest memories include the mornings and afternoons I have spent exploring the animal habitats and historic buildings with my husband and...

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There is so much to love about the Tallahassee Museum. The Jazz and Blues Festival, native Florida animals in a natural setting, a working 1880s farm, the amazing preschool and summer camp programs, the historic buildings, and so much more....

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