Manatee Village Historical Park
Our Hours:
Monday - Friday
2nd/4th Saturdays of the month
9:00am - 4:00pm
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:
November 13
Upcoming Closures:
Thursday, November 11
Thursday, November 25 to Sunday, November 28
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An Old Florida Christmas
Saturday, December 11, 2021
11 AM - 4 PM
FREE ADMISSION EVENT
Featuring, Food, Crafts, and Vendors
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.
Hours
Monday - Friday
2nd/4th Saturdays of the month
9:00am - 4:00pm
Closed on Holidays & their associated weekends
Upcoming Saturdays:
September 25, October 9, October 23
Upcoming Closures:
Thursday, September 16
Location
We are located at 1404 Manatee Avenue East (SR 64) Bradenton, FL 34208.
Our entrance is on 14th St E.
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 use our devices to donate $5 using your credit/debit card.
Certain special events require an admission fee.
