Cortez, Fla. (11/3/2021) – The Florida Maritime Museum (FMM), a part of the Manatee County Clerk’s Historical Resources Department, in...

FREE music event on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays from 2-4 pm Cortez, Fla. (August 30, 2021) – Music on the Porch at the Florida Maritime...

Museum re-opens from 9 am to 4 pm starting Wednesday, June 2 Cortez, Fla. (May 24, 2021) – The Florida Maritime Museum (FMM) will be...

Coral Reefs are some of the most unique habitats on Earth. They are home to about 5,000 species of animal with more being discovered...

Cortez, Fla. (Jan. 8, 2021) – The Florida Maritime Museum (FMM) will reopen starting January 19. Phase II of the “Re-Imagination” of...

The only thing constant in life—the only thing we can anticipate will happen—is change. While change is inevitable, and often dreaded,...

What better way to celebrate the holiday season than the completion of a big project! The exhibition elements of Phase II of the...

The Ocean, specifically under its surface, is one of the most hostile habitats on earth to humans. The average person can only hold their...

Cortez, Fla. (Dec. 10, 2020) – The Florida Maritime Museum is pleased to announce that it will reopen to the public on Tuesday, January...

The age of exploration refers to a period of history that spans from the early 15th century to the early 17th century. During this time,...

Dotting the Florida coastline are several historic fishing villages. One such village, Tarpon Springs, lies on the coast of the Gulf of...

The first installation of Phase II has begun! The mural featuring the schoolhouse has started to be installed as well as our interior...

The Mediterranean Sea has been influencing human civilization and culture for over 10,000 years. Its unique size and structure connects...