Tallahassee Museum
Known For
- •"Tree to Tree" zipline adventure course
- •"Jim Gary’s Dinosaurs" made from car parts
- •"Swamp Stomp" music festival
- •"Historic pioneer farmstead" experience
- •"Native Florida animal enclosures" (panthers, alligators)
Insider Tips
Best Time
Cooler mornings or during special events like Swamp Stomp for lively atmosphere
Ideal For
Pro Tip
"Plan for at least three hours to explore fully—bring water if visiting in summer."
Catherine Murat, born a Virginian, moved to Florida with her parents where she met and married a Frenchman, Achille Murat. Related to George Washington by birth, she became a French princess by marriage. She lived at Bellevue from 1854 to 1867. In 1860, twenty-five enslaved descendants of Africans lived at Bellevue. They worked in the cotton fields, provided skilled labor, and tended to the cooking, among them members of the Hughes and Lee families. Explore these contrasting plantation communities at Bellevue’s house, kitchen, and slave cabin.
Price Level
$$
Website
tallahasseemuseum.orgContact
+1 850-575-8684
Live Music
Hours
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Drifter Insights
Major destination with tourist appeal
TripAdvisor: Top 10% (#6 of 152)
Popular With
Tourist Awareness
TripAdvisor: #6 of 152 things to do in Tallahassee