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Plan Your Visit

Admission:

Admission is free; donations are appreciated

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Our Hours:
Monday – Friday, 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month

9 AM – 4 PM

Closed on holidays and their associated weekends.

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Upcoming Closures:​​​​​
  • February 22 (Sat.)
    • We were open Saturday, February 1 instead for Manatee History Day.

Saturday Openings:​​​​​​​

  • March 8

  • March 22

Located At:

1404 Manatee Avenue East (SR 64)

Bradenton, FL 34208

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Our main entrance is on 14th Street East.
Just look for “Old Cabbage Head”, our 1913 Baldwin Locomotive, welcoming visitors to the museum from SR 64.

What to Expect:

When you arrive, you will pull into our parking lot from 14th St E. You may begin your self-led tour at the Wiggins Store (brick building). During your self-led tour, you may use our paper brochures (available in the Wiggins Store) or use an app (listed below) which would require your own device's mobile data. WiFi will not be available. As you tour the site, please do not tamper with our collections (such as touching, moving, or climbing historical structures and artifacts).

 

Please be aware of the weather and bring a water bottle to stay hydrated. Air conditioning will not be available in most areas. We have benches for you to rest. Restrooms are located near the back of the 1887 Church and inside the Wiggin General Store.

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Please read our Visitor Rules and FAQ page, if you have any questions. Thank you for visiting!

Accessibility

Most of the amenities and points of interest at Manatee Village Historical Park are ground level, or feature ramps or a wheel chair lift. Due to the historic nature of our buildings, not all are ADA compliant. For those who wish to utilize them, we offer several online experiences, which provide both text and audio options. These resources can be found below.

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Please call or e-mail for more information.

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"The Clio" app

This app provides information about our buildings in one place.
"The Clio" is a nonprofit that features several historical sites.

Click HERE to start the walking tour.

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The "Florida Stories" app

This app provides local historical landmarks, including some of our buildings. Made by Manatee Libraries and Florida Humanities Council.

Click HERE to download the app.

Plan Your Visit: About Us

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Please note that visitors to Manatee Village Historical Park may be photographed or videotaped during their visit. These photos/videos may be used for marketing, advertising, or public relations purposes without compensation.

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Manatee Village Historical Park is part of the Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller Historical Resources Department. This program is offered in conjunction with the Manatee County Historical Commission, Inc.

 

ABOUT THE CLERK’S OFFICE

The Clerk of the Circuit Court was established as a public trustee by the Florida Constitution in 1838. The Clerk of the Circuit Court serves as the Clerk of Courts, the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners, Auditor, Recorder, and Custodian of all County Funds. In Manatee County, the Clerk’s office also administers a child support enforcement program, violence protection advocacy program and Teen Court programs. Located at 1115 Manatee Avenue West in Downtown Bradenton, the Courthouse is open Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Please be sure to visit our web site at www.manateeclerk.com.

941-749-7165

1404 Manatee Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34208, USA

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