Tallahassee Museum

08/14/2026

Happy Birthday to a fascinating North Florida figure, Madame Catherine Murat! 🎂👑✨

Born on August 14, Catherine Murat’s life was full of incredible connections—she was related to George Washington by birth and became a French princess by marrying Prince Achille Murat! 🇫🇷🇺🇸

Through her marriage, her in-laws were none other than Caroline Bonaparte (Napoleon’s sister) and Joachim Murat (King of Naples and Marshal of France). Swipe through to see some of the unique artifacts in our museum collection—from 1800s engravings to vintage 1930s to***co cards—depicting her famous royal family!

From 1854 to 1867, Princess Catherine lived right here at Bellevue Plantation. Today, Bellevue stands on our museum grounds as a living window into the past, where visitors can tour the preserved main house, historic detached kitchen, and grounds to explore 19th-century Florida history. 🏡🌾

Have you explored Bellevue Plantation on your visits to the Museum? Tell us what historical story impacted you most in the comments below! 👇

🎟️ Plan your next walk through history: https://tallahasseemuseum.org/visit/

08/12/2026

Did you know a piece of authentic Apollo space history from the is currently on display downtown? 🚀✨

We teamed up with our friends at the Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee to showcase an extraordinary artifact: a 1968 Apollo Inflight Coverall Garment (ICG) jacket and pants!

Manufactured by B. Welson Co., this white flight suit was woven from fire-proof Beta cloth—a revolutionary spun-glass material developed directly in response to the Apollo 1 safety overhaul. Complete with the iconic NASA "Meatball" insignia and specialized environmental port connections, these garments kept astronauts protected and comfortable inside the Command Module during deep-space transit.

We are proud to steward Florida’s rich aerospace heritage and partner with local institutions to bring living history to our community! 🧑‍🚀

Stop by the Challenger Learning Center downtown to view this remarkable piece of space history up close.

🎟️ Plan your next visit with us: https://tallahasseemuseum.org/visit/

08/10/2026

Get ready for your daily dose of pure joy! 🥹🐺

We’re giving you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Ace and Rue’s four red wolf pups zooming around their habitat!

If you look closely, you might spot our extra special little girl in the mix. Born with a congenital defect that left her missing her front right leg, she doesn't let anything slow her down, and we are happy to report that she is doing fantastic and runs just as fast as her brothers and sister! 💪🙌

Red wolves are one of the most endangered species on the planet, and seeing these four thrive behind the scenes is a huge win for conservation efforts right here in North Florida. 🌲💚

🎟️ Support wildlife conservation and plan your next visit: https://tallahasseemuseum.org/visit/

08/08/2026

Beating the late summer heat, Laverne style! 🐻🛁✨

Our animals have plenty of ways to cool off on warm summer days, but Laverne taking a splashy bath in her pool is definitely a staff favorite to watch.

Stop by the Wildlife Trail this week to see how our resident animals stay cool and comfortable! 🌲💙

What is your go-to way to beat the heat before summer wraps up? Drop a comment below! 👇

08/07/2026

We have faith in our local followers! 😉 Now take your best guess: which shade above is the official blue?

08/06/2026

Ever wonder what goes on inside our red wolf den? 🐺👀

Because these pups are being raised with the goal of releasing them back into the wild, human contact is kept to an absolute minimum.

That makes camera footage like this a rare peek into their world... and as you can tell, this pup decided our camera needed a quick taste test! 😂📱

Beyond the cute curiosity, posts like this showcase why conservation work matters so much. Red wolves are critically endangered, and through the AZA SAFE program, every ticket, membership, and donation directly helps fuel vital species survival work right here in North Florida. 🌿💚

🎟️ Plan your next visit to walk the Wildlife Trail and support wildlife conservation: https://tallahasseemuseum.org/visit/

What animal do you always make a point to visit when you’re here? Let us know in the comments below! 👇

08/05/2026

With the timely announcement of the Phoenix Species Project’s Red Wolf initiative, we want our proven experts involved! 🐺 At the Tallahassee Museum, we’ve been a very successful member of the red wolf conservation effort since 1988.

The Tallahassee Museum has been a key participant in the Red Wolf Species Survival Plan, now the American Red Wolf SAFE (Saving Animals from Extinction) Project since 1988, following the alarming decline of wild red wolves.

At the time, fewer than 20 red wolves were in the wild and declared biologically extinct.

The Tallahassee Museum was among the first national sites to work with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in a captive breeding program aimed to restore the red wolf population in the wild 🐾

Comment below or tag a friend if you’d like to see our Red Wolf Program grow!

🔵 Read more about the Phoenix Species Projext initiative: https://phoenixspeciesproject.org/species/red-wolf/

🔵 Read about our recent Red Wolf Program success: https://visittallahassee.com/blog/rare-red-wolf-puppies-born-at-the-tallahassee-museum/

Four endangered red wolf puppies have been born at the Tallahassee Museum. Discover how this growing red wolf habitat supports vital conservation efforts.

07/31/2026

Chip is back with a summer update, and it's safe to say he's been making the most of the season! ☀️

While you're soaking up the sunshine and enjoying your own summer adventures, Chip has been having a little fun of his own, cooling off in the water, staying active, and hunting for his favorite treats. 💦🌿🪱

Want a chance to meet one of our amazing animal ambassadors? Join us for one of our Daily Animal Encounters!

🦉 Monday-Friday: 11:30 AM &1:30 PM

🐢 Saturday & Sunday: 11:20 AM, 1:30 PM, or 3:30 PM

You never know who you'll get to meet, but if you're hoping to see Chip, be sure to ask! 💚✨

07/29/2026

Meet our Gray Fox friends. 🦊🩶

They are some of our most beloved residents and are always full of surprises! Gray Foxes are one of the few canids that can actually climb trees, so don't be shocked if you spot one hanging out way higher than you'd ever expect! 🌿

Drop a 🦊 if you'd come just to see these faces.

🔗 https://tallahasseemuseum.org/visit/

07/27/2026

Marina has officially stolen hearts... and now she's stealing the spotlight in the Gift Shop, too. 🐾🎣

🛍️🐈 Shirts, magnets, mugs, and tons of fabulous pieces = the perfect way to celebrate Marina and bring a little piece of your Museum experience home with you.

👉 Plus, every purchase from our Gift Shop supports the ’s programs, grounds, animal care, and just about everything else!

Come meet Marina, stop by the Gift Shop, and pick up your new favorite keepsake while supporting our mission to connect people with wildlife. 💚