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Located in Palm Coast, Florida, the Florida Agricultural Museum is a unique and fun experience for all ages. Established in 1961, the museum is dedicated to preserving and promoting the agricultural heritage of the region. This interactive museum features a variety of educational exhibits, hands-on activities, historic artifacts, and displays that chronicle the state's agricultural past.

The facility offers visitors an opportunity to be immersed in the rich history of the region’s rural and farming culture through interactive displays and activities. Visitors can view vintage farm machinery displays, including tractors and harvesting equipment; learn about blacksmithing techniques; tour a marsh hay barn; watch demonstrations of logging tools; get up close to antique carriages and wagons; explore a grist mill with its working water wheel; or take part in educational programs on butter churning, candle dipping, spinning wool into yarn, traditional weaving techniques and more.

Outside there are lovely gardens featuring native plants from around Florida as well as several acres of rustic farmland featuring crops such as corn, cotton and vegetables grown in days gone by. A visit to this living piece of history provides insight into life during times when farming was an essential way of life for many families in Florida. The grounds also include picnic areas as well as trails for biking or walking through the property.

The museum also features special events throughout the year such as harvest festivals which feature tractor pulls and other contests along with music performances from local bands playing bluegrass tunes. The museum's gift shop lets visitors take home some souvenirs like handmade items crafted by local artisans or homemade jams and jellies produced onsite at their Veryberry Farm store.

The Florida Agricultural Museum is open year-round except major holidays with admission fees set at nominal rates. General admission tickets include access to all indoor exhibits while outdoor attractions may have additional charges. The museum also has membership options available offering discounted admissions along with access to special events at reduced prices plus discounts on gifts purchased at the gift shop.