Crowley Museum & Nature Center

16405 Myakka Rd, Sarasota, Florida 34240 USA

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Opens Thu 10a

Independent

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“preserving the past while discovering the future”

This "Jewel on the Myakka" is a 190 acre wildlife sanctuary and Florida pioneer history museum on the Myakka river. It engages your senses with wild nature trails and historic pioneer buildings. Their self-guided tour features a 2000-foot boardwalk; with observation tower; and teaches visitors about the fauna and flora of natural Florida. Experience the history of Florida's pioneer culture with a visit to the blacksmith shop; homestead cabin; the restored 1892 Tatum House; and the pioneer museum.

Reviewed by
Nick S.

January 02, 2022

This place is a hidden somewhat run down but still super awesome old school gem that we loved. Florida's "Colonial Williamsburg" type living history museum with several buildings o exhibts as wrll... Read more

Reviewed by
Cameron H.

June 30, 2023

Wonderful place to take children. Old Florida at its best. Adjacent to Myakka State Park and easy to get to. Read more

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Emily R.

February 28, 2020

This is a great place to spend a few hours outside walking trails, visiting rescue farm animals and heritage breeds of cattle and horses. It's a small non profit that's worth supporting and helps... Read more

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