Contact Information
12231 SW 166 Ct.
Cedar Key, 32625
(352) 543-5350

Driving Directions
Take S.R. 24 west into Cedar Key. Once in town, follow the official signs to locate the museum at 12231 SW 166th Court.

Hours of Operation
The museum and exhibits are wheelchair accessible. The museum is open Thursday through Monday from 9:00am to 5:00pm. The museum is closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Park Fees
There is no entrance fee for this park.

Cedar Key Museum State Park was established in 1962 and dedicated to St. Clair Whitman who operated the first museum in Cedar Key. Most of Mr. Whitman’s collections are displayed in the museum. These collections include exhibits on the Timucuan Indians, antique glassware, old bottles, a very complete collection of sea shells, items from the pencil manufacturing days, fiber broom and brush manufacturing, and photographs of old Cedar Key.

Plantlife
The museum grounds are landscaped with vegetation native to Florida including sand pine, slash pine, long leaf pine, red cedar, live oak, sabal palm, and saw palmetto. The front entrance is surrounded by coontie, a lush green native plant.

Park Activities

Interpretive Center and Nature Trails

Nature Trails
There is a short nature trail that offers some wildlife and bird observation.