Forest Capital Museum State Park
| Forest Capital Museum State Park | |
|---|---|
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
| Location | Taylor County, Florida, USA |
| Nearest city | Perry, Florida |
| Coordinates | 30°05′10″N 83°32′46″W / 30.08611°N 83.54611°W |
| Area | 13 acres (5.3 ha) |
| Governing body | Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
Forest Capital State Museum is a 13-acre (5.3 ha) Florida State Park located 1-mile (1.6 km) south of Perry on US 19/US 98. The museum contains displays that recount the history of the forest industry as well as the wildlife of the forest. Adjacent to the museum is the Cracker Homestead built in 1864 that depicts life on a Florida homestead with a house, barn, well, arbor, and garden. The park also hosts the annual Florida Forest Festival event in October, which is a 50+ year tradition.