Florida Maritime Museum, FL

The Manatee County Clerk of Circuit Courts sponsors the Florida Maritime Museum, which is located on 4 acres of land near the historic fishing village of Cortez, Florida. The museum recounts several stories about various aspects of Florida's marine heritage.

Is it worthwhile to visit the maritime museum?

"Amazing museum for maritime history buffs; highlights include very intriguing exhibitions about exploration and trading in the Atlantic and Pacific, a fantastic exposition about Nelson and the age of sail, and a short but interesting story about the Battle of Jutland."

How long does a visit to the National Maritime Museum take?

More than a year ago We went with our adolescent children and completed the trip in under two hours. It will depend on how much information you read and how quickly you read it. It's well worth a visit.

What does the National Maritime Museum have to offer visitors?

The National Marine Museum's parts are as wide as Britain's nautical history itself, with over 2 million pieces ranging from antiquities, maps, and maritime memorabilia to exhibitions covering famous battles, shipbuilding, and even Napoleon.