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The T.T. Wentworth, Jr., Florida State Museum, situated at Plaza Ferdinand VII in Pensacola, Florida, is a popular museum of history in the city. It is an integral part of the Historic Pensacola Village museum complex and is best known for its Alamo mission style (Spanish revival style) of architecture. The magnificent museum building was established in the year 1907 to function as Pensacola’s City Hall. The original museum, however, was founded in 1957 as a roadside stand owned by Wentworth. After a state grant was signed by Bob Martinez, the city hall was renovated into a museum to house Wentworth’s personal collection. The Museum finally opened to the public in 1988.
Today, the museum is best recognized for its extensive collection of artifacts depicting the rich heritage of West Florida. The Wentworth’s eccentric collections, comprising of mounted animals, a mummified cat, an antique coke machine, and other curiosities, occupies only one floor of the museum. The other two floors feature exhibits that portray life in Florida Panhandle over the centuries.
The Museum also houses an interactive science section for children on the third floor. The Discovery Gallery on the third floor of the museum is also worth a visit. The T. T. Wentworth Jr. Florida State Museum gives visitors a unique opportunity to relive the past of Florida and is a ‘must-see’ in Pensacola.
- Address: 120 Church Street,
Pensacola, FL 32501
- Telephone: (850) 595-5985
- Hours: Mon - Sat, 10 AM - 4 PM (closed Sunday)
- Website: www.historicpensacola.org
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