The Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center, located in St. Petersburg, Florida, is a renowned natural history museum that offers a fascinating exploration of the area's cultural and ecological heritage. Nestled within the beautiful Weedon Island Preserve, the center provides visitors with the opportunity to learn about the rich history and diverse wildlife of the region.
With its commitment to education and conservation, the Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center offers a variety of exhibits, guided tours, and educational programs for visitors of all ages. From hiking and kayaking trails to observation towers and informative displays, the center provides a unique and immersive experience for nature enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
Whether you're interested in exploring the mangroves, observing wildlife, or delving into the history of the area, the Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center offers a memorable and educational experience. Plan a visit to this LGBTQ+ friendly establishment and discover the natural wonders and cultural significance of Weedon Island Preserve.
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The photos/video are from the observation tower. I adore it here. I don't have photos of the trails, and plan on taking pictures, maybe even a short video next time we go. It's so beautiful here and definitely worth the visit.
A great Native American History center set within the 3,200 acres of Weedon Island Preserve. Native Americans lived on Weedon island 1,000 to 1,800 years ago. The exhibit center is nicely laid out to help visitors understand ancient and modern people and how the two shaped each other. The Native American sites in the preserve were excavated by a St Petersburg archaeological firm starting in 1992 and continued for several years. One notable find is a boat made from a hollowed-out log, that was discovered preserved in mud. A fascinating place to visit.
The place is neat and worth seeing if you’ve got nothing else to do, but it gets hot quickly and a lot of it is just walking to spots where you hope to see something. I appreciate the info at the nature center and the fact they’ve worked to keep this park available for people to come and enjoy. I recommend watching the video in the nature center on the history of the land and the archeological finds.
A must see when visiting the preserve! Great for kids. The staff is friendly and a bunch to see. Take a quick walk through the exhibits and ask at the desk for a free backpack rental that includes maps, binoculars, and other goodies.
We had read and seen information on several TV documentaries about the 40' saefaring canoe that had been discovered. Had to see it for ourselves. It was amazing! But what else was amazing was the cultural center. We ended up spending hours looking at all the installations and touring the grounds. The staff and volunteers were cordial and helpful. Take a picnic basket and enjoy the wildlife too.
Beautiful place to visit! They have miles of trails to go on and it is great for pictures (professional or nature-based). There are turtles, butterflies, and other beautiful creatures all over the place! There is also a road with soft pavement where you can long board or roller blade on. The trails extend in all different directions, and there is also a museum located on the premises that will tell you the history behind Weedon. In addition, there is a gift shop and plenty of parking. There are also canoe and kayak rentals on the premises (not part of Weedon but third party) that you can pay to utilize as well. There is a boat ramp at the very end of the park where you can take out a boat, kayak or canoe. Great place for running, hiking or just having fun!
A beautiful area for taking a walk to enjoy nature. A wide variety of birds and other wildlife can be seen. At least one pathway is wheelchair accessible. I recommend going in the morning, as the parking lot fills up. There are kayaks for rent. There is a lovely center with restrooms, gift shop, nature exhibits. And it is free!
Nice area to walk around, and there is a free exhibit inside! There is also a 10 minute walk you can take to an observation tower for a view of the park.
The photos/video are from the observation tower. I adore it here. I don't have photos of the trails, and plan on taking pictures, maybe even a short video next time we go. It's so beautiful here and definitely worth the visit.
A great Native American History center set within the 3,200 acres of Weedon Island Preserve. Native Americans lived on Weedon island 1,000 to 1,800 years ago. The exhibit center is nicely laid out to help visitors understand ancient and modern people and how the two shaped each other. The Native American sites in the preserve were excavated by a St Petersburg archaeological firm starting in 1992 and continued for several years. One notable find is a boat made from a hollowed-out log, that was discovered preserved in mud. A fascinating place to visit.
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1800 Weedon Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33702, United States
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