16405 Myakka Rd
Sarasota
FL 34240
Crowley Museum and Nature Center
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Overview
Crowley Museum and Nature Center is a 190-acre farmstead established in 1878. Site includes rare Florida habitat, pioneer buildings, and heritage farm animals. For 39 years Crowley has provided children’s programming that explores pioneer history, develops self-reliance, creates a connection to nature, and imparts practical skills for living like wilderness survival and farming in a real world setting.
Open to the public Thursday through Sunday from October through June, 10 am to sundown.
(941) 322-1000
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