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Angi R.

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15 years ago

This museum is tiny!!! If you were to come here, you would be able to see everything in about 45 min to an hour. However, its appeal lies with its docents and classes. Yesterday, my Little Sister and I attended a children's class called "Those Crazy Victorians". The class was an hour and a half, the perfect length for a 5-10 year old audience and the kids seemed to have a really great time. The teacher led them in parlor games and taught them how to send messages using a fan or a mustache. Then, they decorated fans and created keepsake boxes. The museum offers children's classes on Saturdays once a month but seems to cater mostly to the home school set as classes are also offered during the weekdays. There are adult classes too. P.S. This place is also known as the Northwest Florida Heritage Museum. read more

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Emilian G.

11 years ago

This is a neat little museum with permanent exhibits on NW Florida's homestead and pine resin/turpentine eras, mullet fishing tradition, and the WWII period. There's also a general store and one-room school where kids can touch and handle everything while dressing up in period clothes. The staff person was very nice. You might want to call ahead to find out if there are any special programs coming up and plan your visit accordingly. read more

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115 Westview Ave
Valparaiso, FL 32580
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