John Gorrie State Museum

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location = Apalachicola, Franklin County, Florida, USA
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governing_body = Florida Department of Environmental Protection

The John Gorrie State Museum is a Florida State Park located in Apalachicola, a block off U.S. 98. It commemorates the man who was a pioneer in developing air conditioning, receiving the first U.S. Patent for mechanical refrigeration in 1851. The address is 46 Sixth Street.

Recreational Activities

Interpretive exhibits are available.

Admission and Hours

The visitor center is open from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The center is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. There is a $1.00 per person entrance fee.

External links

* [http://www.floridastateparks.org/johngorriemuseum John Gorrie Museum State Park] at [http://www.floridastateparks.org Florida State Parks]
* [http://www.floridaparks.com/stprks/north_west/john_gorrie_museum.htm John Gorrie Museum State Park] at [http://www.floridaparks.com State Parks]
* [http://www.abfla.com/parks/JohnGorrie/johngorrie.html John Gorrie State Museum] at [http://www.abfla.com Absolutely Florida]