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Stately sabal palms are gathered around the large windows of the museum. This block shaped building is constructed of tan brick with aluminum window and door frames.

Manager's Message

Walk back in time with a visit to the restored, 1920's era, St. Clair Whitman house. The house is open Thursday through Monday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Starting January 1, 2009 the Museum and Whitman House operating hours will be Thursday-Monday 10:00am to 5:00pm.

- Kristin Ebersol, Park Manager

Welcome to Cedar Key Museum State Park

Picturesque Cedar Key, on Florida's Gulf Coast, was a thriving port city and railroad connection during the 19th century. The museum contains exhibits that depict its colorful history during that era. Part of the collection has sea shells and Indian artifacts collected by Saint Clair Whitman, the founder of the first museum in Cedar Key. Whitman's house is located at the park and has been restored to reflect life in the 1920s. A short nature trail gives visitors the opportunity to see wildlife and birds, as well as native vegetation. Small gray squirrels, doves, mockingbirds, blue jays, woodpeckers, and green tree frogs can be seen on the museum grounds and along the walking trail. The museum is open Thursday-Monday from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and is closed on Christmas. Located off State Road 24 on Museum Drive.
Effective January 1, 2009 operating hours will change to 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Contact the Florida Park Service Information Center for general inquiries.
For Information about Cedar Key Museum State Park, please call 352-543-5350.

Hours of Operation

The museum and exhibits are wheelchair accessible. The museum is open Thursday through Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The museum is closed on Tuesday and Wednesday, and on Christmas.
Effective January 1, 2009 operating hours for the Museum and the Whitman House will change to 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.