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Florida Maritime Museum (FMM) is dedicated to chronicling the story of Florida’s maritime history. Located on 4 acres of land in the historic fishing village of Cortez and housed in a 1912 schoolhouse building, the museum was established to showcase the significance of the regional commercial fishing industry and features an array of exhibits displaying historical artifacts, photographs, instruments, boat models, tools, and a collection of shells from the Gulf of Mexico. The museum also boasts a research library packed with diaries, books, periodicals, plans, ship logs, records, and letters as well as an array of archival material concerning maritime subjects.

4415 119th St W, Cortez, FL 34215, Phone: 941-708-6120

Florida Maritime Museum
© Florida Maritime Museum

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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