Take a step back in time at the Forest Capital Museum and Cracker Homestead. Stroll through this 1850's homestead and enjoy the home's antiques and vintage farm equipment. Forest Capital Museum State Park, where the old Florida still exists.

The importance of forestry in Florida dates back to the early 1800s, and Forest Capital Museum State Park celebrates the timber that built Florida. The heart of the museum is dedicated to long-leaf pines, which grow on the museum grounds, and the 5,000 products manufactured from them. Large, very old longleaf pines, some of them cat-faced are the dominant component of canopy at the museum site. These trees are an important resource at the museum that interprets Florida's forest industry.

Hours of Operation

The park is open every Thursday through Monday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The park is closed on Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s.

Forest Capital is also closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Driving Directions

From Perry, Florida, go West on East Green Street toward US-221. Turn left onto US-27 South/US-19 South. The estimated distance is 4 miles.

Park Fees

Admission Fee - $1.00

Pavilion Fee - $30.00 per day.

Forest Capital Museum State Park 204 Forest Park Drive Perry, Florida 32348 Phone: 850-584-3227