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De Soto National Memorial

Bradenton, Florida

History

To convey to visitors an appreciation of the scope of DeSoto's expedition, the knowledge of the lands and peoples that was gained despite great hardships and the continuing frustration of the explorer's purpose and motives, and the impetus which the hard earned knowledge may have given to the exploration and the eventual settlement of the United States.

Powel Crosley Museum of the Entrepreneur

Bradenton, Florida

History, Historic House

The purpose of the Powel Crosley Museum is to provide and educational environment in which current and future business leaders might learn and develop the characteristics and skills of those who have demonstrated the spirit of the Entrepreneur.

The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

Bradenton, Florida

Anthropology, Aquarium, Archaeology, Children's, History, Natural History, Planetarium, Science

The South Florida Museum is the largest natural and cultural history museum on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Under that same roof is also the Parker Manatee Aquarium, home to Snooty, thought to be the oldest living manatee in captivity at age 61. With Snooty, are manatees in rehabilitation for US Fish and Wildlife. The Bishop Planetarium is a digital planetarium which serves also as a multipurpose theater.

Manatee Village Historical Park

Bradenton, Florida

Cemetery, Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Park

Under the shade of two hundred year old oak trees, explore historic buildings and travel back in time to experience pioneer life in early Southwest Florida.

RealRail

Bradenton, Florida

Children's, History, Library, Specialized

Railroad Musemum preserving the railroad legacy of West Central Coast of Florida