Cedar Key Museum State Park was established in 1962 and dedicated to St. Clair Whitman who operated the first museum in Cedar Key. Most of Mr. Whitman’s collections are displayed in the museum. These collections include exhibits on the Timucuan Indians, antique glassware, old bottles, a very complete collection of sea shells, items from the pencil manufacturing days, fiber broom and brush manufacturing, and photographs of old Cedar Key.

Whitman House Restoration
The Florida Park Service, the Friends of Cedar Key Museum, the St. Clair Whitman Citizen Support Organization (CSO), and a local group of citizens are restoring the house that Mr. Whitman lived in and where he had his “museum room”. The house was moved to the museum grounds in 1991. Over the past several years, renovation of this house was taken place to be able to show visitors a small piece of Cedar Key history, and tell them the story of Mr. St. Clair Whitman. This great house is open for tours on a limited basis.

Hours of Operation

The museum and exhibits are wheelchair accessible. The museum is open Thursday through Monday from 9:00am to 5:00pm. The museum is closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Driving Directions

Take S.R. 24 west into Cedar Key. Once in town, follow the official signs to locate the museum at 12231 SW 166th Court.

Park Fees

Admission Fees - $1.00/person (children under six years old are free).

Cedar Key Museum State Park 12231 SW 166 Ct. Cedar Key, Florida 32625 Phone: 352-543-5350 Park Manager: Jeff DiMaggio