BAKER BLOCK MUSEUM

BAKER, FL

The Baker Block Museum in Baker, FL is an historic museum that celebrates the history of Baker and surrounding areas. The museum was founded in 1970 and is housed in the former Baker County Courthouse. The museum displays artifacts from the county’s past, including a replica of the county’s original wooden jail, a blacksmith’s forge, a large collection of antique tools and machinery, and a variety of photographs and documents relating to local history.

The museum also features a large collection of historic artifacts from the area, including Native American artifacts, items from the local citrus and timber industries, and artifacts from the early days of the local phosphate mining industry. The museum also includes a section dedicated to the history of the county’s African-American residents, including photographs and documents from the era of segregation.

The museum also has a gift shop, where visitors can purchase souvenirs, books, and other items related to the area’s history. There is also a gallery showcasing local artwork, as well as a meeting room for educational programs and lectures. The museum is open to visitors from Tuesday through Saturday, and admission is free. The museum is a great place to learn about the history of Baker and the surrounding area, and to explore the rich cultural heritage of the area.

BAKER BLOCK MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in BAKER FL. US MID #8401200233

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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• telephone: 8505375714
• website: http://www.bakerblockmuseum.org

BAKER BLOCK MUSEUM
1307 GEORGIA AVE
BAKER
FL
32531

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