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Come aboard with your instructor, Chief, to paint your own, one-of-a-kind, vintage style wooden buoy! The buoys used in ...
10/14/2026

Come aboard with your instructor, Chief, to paint your own, one-of-a-kind, vintage style wooden buoy! The buoys used in the class are handmade, and the perfect canvas to let your imagination run wild. From beginners looking to test the waters, to expert artists looking for a fun day out, there is something for everyone in this Folk School class. Tickets are $40 each, click the link to purchase your ticket: https://www.floridamaritimemuseum.org/event-details/11-14-paint-a-vintage-wooden-buoy-workshop

Learn how to make your own soap! You will learn the process of saponification (the chemical reaction that turns fats or ...
10/07/2026

Learn how to make your own soap! You will learn the process of saponification (the chemical reaction that turns fats or oils into soap) and the science behind soap making. This class makes a 32-oz loaf of soap for you to cure and use at home- that’s enough soap to last most families a year! Tickets are $85 each, click the link to purchase tickets: https://www.floridamaritimemuseum.org/event-details/11-3-cold-process-soap-making

Come to our Cheese Making Folk School class! Students will learn to make mozzarella and ricotta cheese from scratch to t...
10/05/2026

Come to our Cheese Making Folk School class! Students will learn to make mozzarella and ricotta cheese from scratch to take home. You will learn how easy these cheeses are to make and how wonderful homemade cheese tastes. Tickets are $50 each, click here to purchase tickets: https://www.floridamaritimemuseum.org/event-details/10-28-cheese-making

The 2026-2027 Folk School season is about to begin! Classes are available for purchase on our website (see link below). ...
09/28/2026

The 2026-2027 Folk School season is about to begin! Classes are available for purchase on our website (see link below). Folk School offers a supportive community where you can learn heritage arts and skills. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned artist, there is something for everyone to learn!

Purchase tickets here: https://www.floridamaritimemuseum.org/folk-school-classes

Join us on Saturday, October 24 for this exciting lecture! It will be held at Manatee Village Historical Park, see detai...
09/18/2026

Join us on Saturday, October 24 for this exciting lecture! It will be held at Manatee Village Historical Park, see details below.

Mark you calendars!

Join us at 2 PM on Saturday, October 24 as we welcome guest speaker Madilyn Frick from the Florida Maritime Museum as she shares about Florida’s unique role in the American Revolution. This lecture will focus on the seafaring activity that took place during the war, and what life was like for those at sea. Learn more about the real stories that helped shape Florida, and the nation’s history.

Come see us TOMORROW evening at Soar in 4! Soar in 4 is located at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature from 5:30-7pm...
09/01/2026

Come see us TOMORROW evening at Soar in 4! Soar in 4 is located at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature from 5:30-7pm, and is free to all Manatee County students and their families. We will be handing out activity packets to pair with the featured story, "Where Are You From?" See details below.

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