The Knott House Museum is a cute southern home that maintains a pieces of Tallahassee History. It…read morewas built in 1843 and was owned by many people during the years after. It is known as the Knott house because the last owners were William Knott and his wife Luella. William worked as the state treasurer during the times of the great depression. This house shows a lot of the items his wife collected and the kind of lifestyle they had back in the day. The museum gives daily tours and the day I came there were free mini versions. We were shown the downstairs floor of the house. It has old furniture that was brought throughout the country and though some of it does not completely match, the house looks cool. Poems were written to pair off with each item of furniture to give a little entertainment. All of the decorations and furniture are fragile and nothing is to be touched without cloth gloves. The staff is super friendly and welcoming. The house is decorated for the holidays and so it is ever changing style while maintaining its history. If you ever seem to wander around downtown Tallahassee or want to get some easy education then stop by the Knott House.

We were fortunate to have an excellent tour of this lovely historic home by our fantastic…read moreguide,Holly.This very well informed young lady made our tour come to life vividly with her extensive knowledge and enthusiasm.She is such an asset to the museum,I would definately recommend considering offering her a full time position.Thanks again,Holly !

Closed For Renovations Until Late 2026…read more Since Yelp requires at least 85 characters...blah, blah, blah, blah. Please don't show up and then bless them out in a 1 star review because you discover they are closed. They don't control this page on Yelp. Yelp does. I notified Yelp of the temporary closure and so far they've done nothing.

Great place! Friendly staff. Free parking. Nice cool A/C…read more You can donate and they have suggested donation numbers, but you're not forced to. It's actually bigger than I thought, so lots to explore. I was there during the alligator exhibit which was very neat. There was a life-size alligator in there and that was how I learned how big alligators really are! The gift shop sold gator sticks so I thought that was interesting

Prior to running Bank of America Tallahassee Half Marathon, I encountered John G Riley Center &…read moreMuseum unexpectedly while jogging to the starting line of the event, which the house happened to be down the hill near the starting line. I had this museum on my bucket list prior to visiting the city of Tallahassee because I figured it was a highlight I should check out while visiting the city. Born as a slave, John G Riley was an educator who began his teaching career in 1877. A prominent member of the African American community in Tallahassee. Along with his career in education, he served numerous organizations ranging from a board member of St James CME church, Grand High Priest of the Royal Arch Masons of Florida, Secretary of the Florida AACP, and a member the Negro Business League. Now as for the house, it was built in 1890 and is the last physical evidence of the thriving middle-class African American community that existed downtown. It was the home of the Riley family until 1973 when they sold it to the city of Tallahassee. The house was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 and was restored with joint funding from the city of Tallahassee and the Department of the Interior. In 1982, the Florida NAACP partnered with the Riley Foundation to purchase the house. And in 1995, a group of Tallahassee citizens established it as a museum dedicated to African American history and culture. If you are planning to visit the city of Tallahassee, I recommend including John G Riley Center & Museum in with your tour unless you just happen to stumble upon it as I did while downtown. ~ Keep moving Forward ~ Thomas G

Tallahassee - as with all Southern U.S. cities/towns - has a rich history of the successes,…read moretribulations, accomplishments and injustices endured by African Americans. John G. Riley is a pillar of the Black Tallahassee community and an exemplar to the entire Tallahassee community. His vision drove him to lead Lincoln Academy (Tallahassee's first high school for African Americans) as principal from its onset in 1893 until his retirement in 1926. Today - the Riley Center serves as a beacon of historically relevant community functions, celebrations and activities. Check out rileymuseum.org. In fact, I just learned that there's the 18th annual Rock-A-Thon on December 2, 2017 which they're hosting. Save the date!

Took my parents to LeMoyne Arts Gallery and Garden on a recent trip to Tallahassee…read more Nice to have reserved parking right in front of the museum. There is a ramp next to the museum and also a ramp to the garden behind the gallery. Love the colorful rocking chairs on the front porch. My dad and my hubby enjoyed the afternoon breeze while my mom and I enjoyed the sculpture garden. Explored the colorful world of Funkadelic Visions featuring George Clinton in the gallery. So vibrant, imaginative and eclectic. Funk, freedom and cosmic expression. A very joyful experience. Used my museum and garden pass for reciprocal entry. NARM. North American Reciprocal Museum Association benefits. Museum passes can open up a world of possibilities. If I lived in Tallahassee, I would take advantage of the classes at Le Moyne Arts. Painting. Pottery. Stained glass.

This is an absolutely beautifully gallery! I have lived in Tallahassee for 15 years and not once…read moreset foot inside this magnificent establishment until their "Muffins and Mimosas" event during Black History Month! The staff is wonderful and the artwork featured during this particular event was stellar! I bought a piece and had to keep myself from purchasing several more. The gift shop is filled with unique pieces of art, wearable and otherwise. I definitely plan to return again and it won't take me another 15 years. :0)

Being born and raised in Tallahassee, every year we head out to downtown Tallahassee to celebrate…read morethe coming spring. There's a large parade that touts local business and communities to those viewing the parade. I've walked in the parade back when I lived in Tallahassee, as well as stood in the front trying to grab free beads and candy (is all I can remember as a kid). Oh, childhood. I recently ran the Springtime Tallahassee 10K. I regret so hard because that s*** is HARD! I had trained on a medium level 10K pace and interval, with some long but mild hills, and I had trouble finishing this one. I wish I ran the 5K... or the mile fun run lol. The advantages to finishing this race are: 1. Free beer, Publix donuts, fruit, bagels, water, free beer... (yes, note the repetitive nature of free beer) 2. Medal for everyone, because we're all winners 3. Free beer 4. Parking in the early morning is MUCH easier than after the race. If you're planning on staying downtown the rest of the morning/afternoon for the festivities, I advise getting out here early and running with the rest of us to ensure you get a perfect parking spot. Springtime Tallahassee is a classic festival for the natives and the visitors. Wake up early and check out what local Tallahassee fun is like!

2019 is my 2nd year attending. Unfortunately we didn't make it for the parade, but we spent the…read moreafternoon visiting all of the vendors' tents and food trucks. Love entertainment was positioned at various locations. The food was delicious -- Greek, fair-type food, ice cream, etc. Lots of local vendors and food trucks makes Springtime Tallahassee worth the day. Will definitely go in the future!

The staff working at the plantation were all very nice and informative. I've been to many…read moreplantations and it's the first time that I haven't been able to go into the house unless I partake in the tour. I really did not mind at all to pay and have free range of the house but I was not allowed in unless I took the tour. This is not convenient for people that are on a time crunch or tourist that speak little to no English and don't care for a spoken tour. It has been my experience that in these old houses and plantations, there is always an attendant in the house ready to answer questions but you have free reign. Most of these houses have placards or guided tours over prerecorded phone calls. It was a big waste of time and gas because the main attraction is definitely the house.

Since it's been almost a year since the last review here, I think it's time for some updating…read more There are currently no reviews lower than three stars, so I decided to make sure to visit this location on my trip to Tallahassee. I knew I would be arriving around 4:00 and understood that they closed at 5:00 p.m., but I really just wanted to enjoy the gardens and grounds. There was an accident on the freeway and it was 4 :40 p.m. when I arrived. All the intrigates were already shut and locked. I was annoyed as they are supposed to be open until 5:00, but I understand that some people are excited to go home and want to close up and leave early. Undeterred, I got a hotel for the night and made sure to come back first thing in the morning. I could not be more confused by the reviews. It looked to me like no one had been taking care of the grounds at all. The grass was brown, and a thick layer of leaves was covering everything. When I went to park in one of the few spaces I saw, a woman in a sedan opened her car door and let her three small dogs run out off leash. I watched them dedicate while she sat in her car on the phone and I knew it was time to go. I can see now why the employees are keen to leave early.

The people that we're working at the main building when you first enter and the two ladies working…read morein the tiki hut were very nice an accommodating. All the early settlers such as the Spanish, English, French and Dutch had "marital" relationships with the Indigenous Americans even if they were not per say married. It was a rare occurrence for all European colonies to have an actual marriage between a European and a Native American. Regardless, there are many Americans that claim and prove to have Native American Ancestry, shown through DNA testing. Where I roll my eyes a little is that most claim to be related to Pocahontas and Geranamo. Because this is a Spanish mission, in some placards they emphasize that some Spanish men "intermarried" with the indigenous women and that the indigenous peoples found that to be a bettering of themselves. Of course, this is all speculation. In Cuban History, you learn that there was a complete genocide of the Indigenous peoples. It is well documented. Many of the indigenous preferred to throw themselves off the cliffs than to fall on the Spanish sword. Hatuey, who fought Spanish colonizers, famously said, "Then I do not want to go where they are. I would rather go to hell so as not to be where they are and where I would not see such cruel people." This is why there are no indigenous peoples in Cuba. Some of the Spanish conquistadors were even eaten by the indigenous. But this place would have you believe things were hunky dory between the Spanish and the indigenous. The Spanish were very Catholic and very strict with the social class or social caste system and would not "marry" the indigenous women they took. Even the historical actor said that the ledgers were all burnt and there isn't any historical legal evidence of their marriage unions. There is a lot of speculation about the past and not too much fact.

Very interesting place to visit. Specially for visitors driving through Tallahassee and decide to…read morestop on beautiful Sunday morning and relax learning a part of history of our country. It appears well run place. This weekend was Native American Festival on property what make our visit more enjoyable. Also, we learned today that Apalachee are not recognized by Federal Government what made us sad.

Venvi Art Gallery specializes in collections of abstract and modern fine art. It's owned and…read moreoperated by artist, Brinda Panulapati, who trained academically in both mathematics and art. The gallery features the work of celebrated environmental icons like Ray Burggraf and Mark Messersmith, and offers beautiful, breathtaking spaces. The result is a showcase of paintings, drawings and sculptures that exercise color and technique just right; they inspire excitement, curiosity and engaging conversation. If you're in Tallahassee, I highly recommend a visit.