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Manager's Message

Come visit the St. Clair Whitman house. This house has been restored to circa 1920 - 1930 and is open for tours from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Thursday through Monday. The house depicts life in Cedar Key and focuses on the life of St. Clair Whitman and his collections of natural items. The tour is a nice addition to the site and helps provide a look into times gone by.

- Jeff DiMaggio, 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.

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.