Children's Museums
Tison's Barn
📍 100-166 SE 6th St, Gainesville, FL 32601Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Location
- Downtown Gainesville, Florida
- Focus
- Alachua County and Florida history
- Features
- Historic Matheson House, local history library and archives
- Membership
- Available
💡 Did You Know?
- Tison's Barn operates on an appointment-only basis, requiring visitors to call museum staff in advance to schedule tours
- The venue features the Historic Matheson House as a primary exhibit within the facility
- Tison's Barn maintains a commitment to accessibility and inclusion with ADA compliance features on its website
💬 What Visitors Say
- This venue is appointment-only — you must call the museum staff in advance to schedule a tour inside the historic Matheson House and exhibits. Plan ahead rather than visiting without booking.
- If you can't schedule an appointment or want a quick visit, you can still walk along the outdoor park path and enjoy the grounds and exterior views of the property at no cost.
- Contact the museum directly when booking your appointment to ask about guided tour availability, as these tours may provide deeper context on Alachua County and Florida history exhibits.
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