Admission and tours are free of charge!

While the Carnegie Library is accessible during regular open hours, a Guided Tour is necessary to see the other historical buildings. Tours are free and and no registration is required.

Tours begin in our 1914 Carnegie Library — please meet us upstairs at 11am to join. Visitors will also be guided through our 1880 Post Office, 1920s Schoolhouse, circa 1900 Chapel, Military Museum, and replica Chapel.

Additionally, all visitors are invited to explore the Manatee County Agricultural Museum, located within Palmetto Historical Park. The Ag Museum is accessible from 10am to 4pm every day that the Park is open. For more information, visit manateecountyagmuseum.com

SCHEDULE

January — April:
Tours will be offered on Tuesdays, Fridays & the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month at 11:00 AM due to school programming.

May — December:
Tours will be offered at 11:00 AM every day that the park is open.

GROUPS

If you intend to bring a group of 10 or more, please call ahead to schedule a free group tour at 941-723-4991.

WEATHER

To ensure the safety and well-being of our visitors and staff, and to preserve our historical buildings, tours will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather.

ACCESSIBILITY

• Palmetto Historical Park is primarily handicapped accessible. Due to the historic nature of some of our buildings, visitors may be offered an alternative experience.
• Palmetto Historical Park offers guided descriptive tours for blind and visually impaired visitors – these tours are free of charge and require advance registration.
• If you are interested in scheduling, please contact museum staff at 941-723-4991 or email us to make arrangements.