Florida Maritime Museum

Fun and Leisure   Galleries and Museums  

All of human history traces back to water. Explore Florida’s rich maritime heritage from pre-Columbian settlements to the modern era. FMM is housed in a 1912 Schoolhouse in the historic fishing village of Cortez. Open Tues-Sat 9am–4pm Free Admission

Phone: 941-708-6120

Address:

4415 119th Street West, Cortez 34215

Website: manateeclerk.com/historical/MaritimeMuseum.aspx

Cortez Village Historical Society

Fun and Leisure   Galleries and Museums  

The Cortez Historical Society has been around since 1985, with the Cultural Center opening February, 2016. The new Center houses historic photographs & information about Cortez, as well as the genealogy of families that lived & are still living here.

Phone: 941-705-4656

Address:

11655 Cortez Rd, Cortez 34215

Website: CortezVillageHistoricalSociety.org

Anna Maria Island Historical Society

Fun and Leisure   Galleries and Museums  

Family fun at the Historical Park, visit the museum, scavenger hunts for the kids and a waterfront park to relax in.

Phone: 941-778-0492

Address:

402 Pine Ave, Anna Maria 34216

Website: amihs.org

Anna Maria Island Art League

Fun and Leisure   Galleries and Museums  

Our mission is to encourage emerging and evolving artists of all ages through education, and to enrich our community through the promotion and celebration of the arts. The Art League offers art and well-being classes and a fine arts festival, Springfest, annually in March. Facebook: Anna Maria Island Art League.

Phone: 941-778-2099

Address:

5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach 34217

Website: islandartleague.org

ArtCenter Manatee

Fun and Leisure   Galleries and Museums  

Founded in 1937, premier center for art, art education & unique gifts. Featuring 3 galleries with exhibits that change monthly; over 350 day, evening and weekend art classes & workshops for adults; KidsArt Summer Camps & After School Programs & more!

Phone: 941-746-2862

Address:

209 9th St W, Bradenton 34205

Website: artcentermanatee.org

Island Gallery and Studios

Fun and Leisure   Galleries and Museums  

Island Gallery West, now Island Gallery & Studios, has moved to the art district of downtown Bradenton. Offering fine art by local & regional artists. Paintings, sculptures, jewelry, photography & more. Demos, classes, critiques and classes. Hours are Tues – Sun 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Phone: 941-778-6648

Address:

456 Old Main St, Bradenton, FL 34205

Website: view our site

Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

Fun and Leisure   Galleries and Museums  

Largest Natural & Cultural History Museum on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Includes the all digital Planetarium & the Parker Manatee Rehabilitation Habitat

Phone: 941-746-4131

Address:

201 10th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34205

Website: BishopScience.org

Johanna Boccardo

Fun and Leisure   Galleries and Museums  

Miami based, AMI seasonal dweller artist and Ringling School of Arts graduate. I help families record unforgettable holidays with meaningful art experiences. I represent the new South Florida art generation that uses coastal living as inspiration, and translates it into timeless contemporary artwork for the worldly visitors that [...]

Phone: 786-281-4939

Address:

Serving Miami, Palm Beach & SW Florida

Website: JohannaBoccardo.Miami.com

Artists Guild Gallery of Anna Maria

Fun and Leisure   Galleries and Museums  

A shopping destination for over 20 years, members of the Artists’ Guild run this non-profit gallery featuring local artists’ original art in a variety of media, prints, jewelry, baskets, pottery, cards & AMI keepsakes. Come meet an artist!

Phone: 941-778-6694

Address:

5414 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach 34217

Website: amiartistsguildgallery.com

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art

Fun and Leisure   Galleries and Museums  

The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art is the remarkable legacy of circus entrepreneur, collector of art & financier, John Ringling & his wife, Mable. The 66-acre estate included the Museum of Art, the Venetian-Gothic Ca’d’Zan Mansion

Phone: 941-359-5700

Address:

5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota 34243

Website: ringling.org