Manatee Village Historical Park
Our Hours:
Monday - Friday
2nd/4th Saturdays of the month
9 am - 4 pm
Closed on Holidays & their associated weekends
We may be closed at other times due to inclement weather.
(closures will be announced on this page)
Upcoming Saturday Openings:
June 11, June 25
Upcoming Closures:
May 28 - May 30
We will be closed May 28-30 in observance of the Memorial Day weekend.
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Thank you for supporting our museum!
The Wars of Manatee
New Temporary Exhibit
Available on-site
November 2021 - October 2022
Map Credit: Military Map of Florida, 1856. Courtesy of the Special Collections Department, University of South Florida.
Take a stroll back in time...
About Us
Our mission is to preserve and share the heritage of Manatee County's founding period (1840-1918).
With free admission and 14 points of interest, this is a great way to learn about the history of Manatee County and Old Florida long before paved roads and electricity.
Location
We are located at 1404 Manatee Avenue East (SR 64), Bradenton, FL 34208
Our entrance is on 14 Street East
(see map below)
Just look for "Old Cabbage Head,"
our 1913 Baldwin Locomotive,
welcoming visitors to the museum.
Cost
Admission is FREE! Donations welcome. In the Wiggins Store, you may donate with cash or donate online.
Certain special events require an admission fee.
