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Manatee County Agricultural Museum, Palmetto, FL

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Manatee County Agricultural Museum

A county museum in Palmetto, Florida, focused on local farming history and agriculture, with rotating exhibits and hands-on learning programs.

1015 6th Street West, Palmetto, FL 34221 · Palmetto, FL

About Manatee County Agricultural Museum

The Manatee County Agricultural Museum sits in Palmetto and presents the farming heritage of the area through rotating exhibits, including displays on local dairy history, a vintage automobile, and a crate-making company. It also runs STEM-based learning sessions, early literacy kits, field trips, and a Hall of Fame feature. Visitors can reach the building without steps, and an outdoor sensory garden is connected by paved paths and a wooden ramp.

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  • #local history
  • #family-friendly
  • #educational
  • #free admission

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