Welcome to Our Museum Portal

Notice to Researchers: Portions of the South Florida Collections Management Center collections storage will undergo renovations throughout 2025. As a result, the Records of the Everglades National Park Science Program (EVER 42242) will be closed to researcher access. Access to other museum collections may be limited throughout the renovation period. The SFCMC staff continues to welcome inquiries through the CONTACT US form link at the bottom of this page. 
 

Welcome! Here you'll discover the wonders of science and the compelling stories of the people who have lived in the South Florida national park units. This webpage serves as your gateway to explore over seven million objects in the collections of Biscayne National Park, Everglades National Park, De Soto National Memorial, Dry Tortugas National Park, and Big Cypress National Preserve. Whether you're searching for reptiles preserved in jars of alcohol, historic photographs, scientific studies, park planning documents, or archaeological artifacts, you’ll find it all—and much more!
 
Use the links above to explore and experience the diverse resources held within the south Florida national park museum collections.

 

Last updated: August 25, 2025