Last update: 4/7/2018
Welcome to our website!
The Marion County Museum of History and Archaeology is a research and teaching institution located at 307 S.E. 26th Terrace, Ocala, Florida, on the McPherson County Government Complex.
Our displays, exhibits and programs cover 13,000 years of human history in this wonderful county.
Our Museum's Grand Opening was on September 18th, 2011 and we have now modified several areas in the museum since the opening, so be sure and stop by to see the "Changes".
Thank you for your interest in our area's wonderful history and heritage!
Recent Changes:
The Museum's rotating exhibit for April commemorates the Civil War era with artifacts from that era.
See our future Scheduled Events: http://marioncountyarchaeology.com/mcmha/Lectures.htm
Future Lectures:
May 20, 2018 Annabelle Leitner, Writer, Historian, Textile artist. "The Dixie Highway Through Marion County."
July 15, 2018 Dr. Joe Knetsch, Historian, Author. Edge of Armageddon: Florida and The Cuban Missile Crisis.
September 16, 2018 Historic Ocala Preservation Society presenting "The History of Ocala and of HOPS."
November 18, 2018 History of "The Great Fire" and the City Fire and Rescue services.
At 2 p.m. in Green Clover Hall. Reception follows at East Hall. $5 donation for non-members, free for members.
Hours of Operation:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday through Saturday: 10:00AM to 3:00PM (Closed Wednesday)
Sunday: 1:00PM to 4:00PM(On Sunday's call first 352-236-5245)
The county is supplying the building and much of the utilities/maintenance, but many expenses and cost for the displays will be from local donations.
Donations can be made to The Marion County Historical Association (a 501-c(3) Corporation- any donation is tax deductible).
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Email for Museum Questions: mcmuseumha2@gmail.com Call: 352-236-5245
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Webmaster: Robin Corsiglia 352-236-2635 steameng1@cox.net