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Cedar Key Museum State Park
Contact Information
Cedar Key, 32625
(352) 543-5350
Driving Directions
Take S.R. 24 west into Cedar Key. Once in town,
follow the official signs to locate the museum at
12231 SW 166th Court.
Hours of Operation
The museum and exhibits are wheelchair accessible.
The museum is open Thursday through Monday from 9:00am
to 5:00pm. The museum is closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Cedar Key Museum State Park was established in 1962
and dedicated to St. Clair Whitman who operated the
first museum in Cedar Key. Most of Mr. Whitman’s
collections are displayed in the museum. These collections
include exhibits on the Timucuan Indians, antique
glassware, old bottles, a very complete collection
of sea shells, items from the pencil manufacturing
days, fiber broom and brush manufacturing, and photographs
of old Cedar Key.
Plantlife
The museum grounds are landscaped with vegetation
native to Florida including sand pine, slash pine,
long leaf pine, red cedar, live oak, sabal palm, and
saw palmetto. The front entrance is surrounded by
coontie, a lush green native plant.
Park Activities
Nature Trails
There is a short nature trail that offers some wildlife and bird observation.
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