Region: Northwest

JOHN GORRIE MUSEUM STATE PARK
Apalachicola, Florida

Contact Information
P.O. Box 267, Apalachicola32329
(850) 653-9347

Driving Directions
John Gorrie Museum State Park is located on 6th Street, one block east off U.S. 98 in Apalachicola.

Hours of Operation
The visitor center is open from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The center is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.

Park Fees
The Entrance Fee into most parks is $3.25-$4.00 per carload, up to eight people. Extra persons, walk-ins, and bicyclists are $1.00 per person. There may be additional fees for camping, tours, and museum entrances.

A replica of Gorrie's ice-machine, built from the specifications of his 1851 patent, is on display in the museum. The Apalachicola River's rich floodplains attracted many settlers during the 1800s and played an important role in the development of the town of Apalachicola.