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Crowley Museum & Nature Center

Crowley Museum & Nature Center

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+1 941 322 10 0016405 Myakka Rd, Sarasota, Florida 34240

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16405 Myakka Rd, Sarasota, Florida 34240

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About

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 40 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. Our members provide support for our quality programming. Adult Admission $6 Children 2-12 $3

Amenities

From the business

  • Identifies as women-owned

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom

Amenities

  • Gender-neutral restroom
  • Restroom

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards

Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
10 AM to 5 PM
Sunday
10 AM to 5 PM

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