Museum of the Everglades

Museum of the Everglades is located just off the circle in the center of town at West Broadway in Everglades City, Florida and is approximately one hour and 45 minutes drive from Miami. Opened in 1998, the museum is housed in the old laundry building, which was constructed in 1927. It is open to the public from 9am to 5pm Tuesday to Friday and from 9am to 4pm on Sundays.

The museum displays items relating to local history dating from early Native American times through to the present day. Amongst the items to be viewed here are monthly exhibits from local and regional artists, which can be seen in the Pauline Reeves Gallery. There are also 300 sketches and artifacts of the local artist Rob Storter, who was the son of an early settler in the village of Everglade.

On entering the museum, visitors might note plaques commemorating David Graham Copeland and Deaconess Harriet Bedell, who were renowned Florida residents with local links. Visitors can purchase gifts and souvenirs from the museum store where there are local history books, postcards and decorations amongst other things. Guided one hour walking tours of the historic buildings in the streets around the museum are also offered here.