Forest Capital Museum State Park Explained

Forest Capital Museum State Park
Iucn Category:V
Map:Florida#USA
Location:Taylor County, Florida, USA
Nearest City:Perry, Florida
Coordinates:30.0861°N -83.5461°W
Governing Body:Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Forest Capital State Museum is a 13acres Florida State Park located 1miles south of Perry on US 19/US 98. The museum contains displays that recount the history of the forest industry as well as the wildlife of the forest. Adjacent to the museum is the Cracker Homestead built in 1864 that depicts life on a Florida homestead with a house, barn, well, arbor, and garden.

Recreational activities

Activities include picnicing and viewing the exhibits. The park has three covered picnic pavilions.

Hours

The park is open every Thursday through Monday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

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