The museum will open Saturday, November 23rd.
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The Collection on Palmetto
Museum of antique automobiles and engines. Beauty and innovation realized.
Fall Happenings
Fall Speaker Series: Marty and Marilou VanZanten
Fall Speaker Series: Marty and Marilou VanZanten
Fall Speaker Series: Marty and Marilou VanZanten
Join us at the museum on Saturday, November 23rd for a fascinating presentation by Marty and Marilou VanZanten on mechanical music boxes. Crafted in the 18th and 19th centuries, these methodically crafted musical masterpieces are small in size, but big in sound! The music that is produced is the very same music enjoyed by listeners of the past, undigitized or recorded.
We will not charge an admission fee for this presentation. Simply reserve your seat by calling 727-953-8356 or emailing laura@collectiononpalmetto.com and arrive a bit early on Saturday, November 23rd. The presentation begins at 6:00.
Enchantment: The Golden Age of Mechanical Music
Fall Speaker Series: Marty and Marilou VanZanten
Fall Speaker Series: Marty and Marilou VanZanten
This holiday season at The Collection on Palmetto, your museum admission will include a new exhibit on mechanical music boxes.
On loan from members of Musical Box Society International, these small music boxes will enchant you with their intricate workings and captivating sounds. A cottage industry in northern European climates, mechanical music boxes such as these were once crafted by hand during the cold winter months when bright snow blanketed the countryside.
You and your guests will be delighted at the sights and sounds of the automatic musical instruments and automatons, November through January at The Collection on Palmetto.
Please inquire about exhibit demonstrations in order to fully experience the magic of these tiny wonders.
Fall Museum Field Trips
Fall Speaker Series: Marty and Marilou VanZanten
Fall Museum Field Trips
Kick off second semester with a museum field trip that actively engages students and supports student academic success!
Email Laura: laura@collectiononpalmetto.com
At The Collection on Palmetto, students trace the evolution of the automobile and discover how innovation propelled our country forward into an era of tremendous growth socially, economically and technologically.
Field trips are aligned with state standards in all grade levels. Developmentally appropriate, engaging field trips take place in a cool and comfortable environment. Picnic tables are available for lunch.
We are happy to provide you with information about our Orange Belt Railway, engine displays, murals and hands-on activities so that you can see how our museum experiences will compliment your social studies, STEM, art and humanities, or ELA curriculum!
Pick up your holiday gifts at the gift shop!
Books for People who love Florida
Vintage Car Earrings, Pashmina Scarves and Stainless Tumblers
Books for People who love Florida
We have a selection of titles by notable historians, journalist, authors and pirate enthusiasts, all with a common theme: Florida!
Books about the Sunshine State make great gifts for the would-be Floridian or tried-and-true Florida enthusiast. Get yours today!
Vintage Toys and Games
Vintage Car Earrings, Pashmina Scarves and Stainless Tumblers
Books for People who love Florida
You don't need to visit the general store to find vintage themed pencil sharpeners, wooly-willy magnetic art sets, tops, jacks, ball and cup games, slinkies and dominos. Just stop by the museum Gift Stop!
Vintage Car Earrings, Pashmina Scarves and Stainless Tumblers
Vintage Car Earrings, Pashmina Scarves and Stainless Tumblers
Vintage Car Earrings, Pashmina Scarves and Stainless Tumblers
Visit the Gift Stop to pick up a gift for everyone on your list. From vintage car earrings to sizeable mugs and stainless tumblers to decorative ornaments, you are sure to find something for everyone that you care about.
These unique finds are reasonably priced and fashionable!
Museum of Brass Era automobiles and factory and field power.
So many things to see and do.
Saunter down the unpaved streets of yesteryear at The Collection on Palmetto, where you can discover cars that were built at the dawn of the Automobile Age. Sit behind the wheel of a 1917 Dodge. Honk a bulb horn on a 1906 White Steam Car and blow a steam whistle atop an early traction engine.
THE COLLECTION ON PALMETTO
Our Collection
Observe the beauty and power of early twentieth century automotive design and engineering. From the fist modern car, the 1886 Benz Patent Motorwagen, to the 1952 Allard J2X, the British car with an American engine, we've got unique cars here. But vintage automobiles are just the beginning. Experience live steam and discover how our country steered bravely toward industry on the wheels of innovation.
Our Programs
Teachers, drive into a world of hands-on excitement with one of our education programs. Your students can build an electric circuit, race a solar-powered car, participate in an assembly line or ride on a 1/8th scale steam train. Programs meet Florida Standards in Science and Social Studies.
Our Mission
It is the mission of The Collection on Palmetto Foundation to increase understanding about the amazing progress made in engineering in factory and field power, along with automotive transportation, which occurred during the early 20th century.