The 9 Best History Museums in Broward County, Broward County

The Most Comprehensive British Ceramics Museum in the United States. In addition to the stellar collection of British decorative arts, the WMODA displays important works from the studio glass movement of the 20th and 21st centuries including Chihuly. Admission is $12 for Adults and $10 for Seniors. Children, Students (with ID) and Military (with ID) are $5. Children 5 & under are free of charge. WMODA is a 501c3 non-profit museum founded in 2014 by Arthur Wiener and his family to inspire appreciation and understanding of ceramics and glass as art forms.

The Historic Stranahan House Museum is the City's oldest surviving structure. The story of the Stranahan House is the story of a family, a house, and a city. The Stranahan House was built in 1901 by Frank Stranahan, Fort Lauderdale's founding father, and his wife Ivy Cromartie Stranahan, the area's first school teacher. The house has served as a trading post, post office, community center, town hall and home to the Stranahans. The Stranahan House has stood at the center of Fort Lauderdales growth since it was built and played a significant role in the economic and social life of this community. Open daily for guided House tours at 1, 2, and 3pm. Special events, weddings, and holiday programs.

Nestled in the heart of a modern downtown, History Fort Lauderdale's campus includes 3 museums that tell the story of how a wartime fort became a modern city. The campus is the largest collection of historic buildings remaining in Broward County. The History Museum, housed in the 1905 New River Inn, contains exhibits from prehistoric through present day. The Pioneer House Museum (1907) is set as if the family will return at any moment for Sunday supper. Upstairs tour Louise King's sewing room, family bedrooms with period sleepwear, children's room with period dollhouse and antique dolls. The 1899 Schoolhouse Museum is complete with period wooden desks and textbooks. Guided tours of all 3 museums begin every day at 1 PM, 2 PM and 3PM.

An outstanding Holocaust education museum exhibiting a large permanent collection of historical artifacts, original documents, important images, historical newspapers, and films from the period of the Holocaust. In addition, the museum provides computer research facilities including an interactive Timeline of the Holocaust. Open 7 days a week to students and the general public at no charge.

The Old Dillard Museum is a historical landmark highlighting the significant contributions of the rich African-American community in Broward County. The museum offers year-long art exhibits, cultural exhibits and festivals.

The Deerfield Beach Historical Society was founded in 1973, with a directive to identify, preserve and maintain historical sites in the Deerfield Beach area. In 1977 the home of James D. and Alice Butler, early Deerfield pioneers, was bequeathed to the Society and became our permanent home. About the Butler House: This Mediterranean Revival style building was the home of Deerfield Beach pioneers and civic leaders, James D. and Alice Butler. The historic Butler House has been completely restored. It contains many of the original furnishings with the exception of the dining room table that was replaced after the first one was used to board up the west dining room window during the 1928 hurricane. Furnishings include the wicker furniture purchased by the Butlers in 1923 for $500. The plans for the house were obtained from a popular ladies magazine, the Ladies Home Journal of September 1923. It cost $10,000.00 to build and it is situated on almost four city lots. The house is built of hollow tile, the interior walls are plaster on lath and the roof is made from Spanish terra cotta tiles. About James D. and Alice Butler: The Butlers married in 1906 in Texas and came to Deerfield Beach in 1910 on a visit and stayed to become two of Deerfield Beach’s most popular and public-spirited citizens. When Broward County was formed in 1915, Mr. Butler was a member of the first school board. For eight years he served on the Broward County Board of County Commissioners and for four years on the Deerfield Beach City Commission. Mrs. Butler helped found the Deerfield Beach Woman’s Club and they both assisted in the establishment of the First Baptist Church of Deerfield. Mr. Butler died in 1965 and Mrs. Butler died in 1976; both are buried in the Deerfield Beach Cemetery.

Here at Crime Tours, LLC., our purpose is to tell the untold stories that have shaped South Florida. Take one of our bus tours, equipped with video and audio systems, that takes guest around to significant and historical locations in the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood area. In the same building is also our Crime Gallery. The Crime Gallery has floor to ceiling displays, exhibits, original newspapers, and artifacts dating back to the 1500’s. Within our walls you will find an understanding of how South Florida rose to fame through the many illegal activities that took place. Why do one activity when you can do both? Visit our website and check out our tour packages.