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Museum of Winter Haven History

Name: Museum of Winter Haven History
Address: 660 Pope Avenue NW, Winter Haven, FL, 33881, US
Telephone: +18632066855

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(Profile photo: Driver and hitch from Florence Villa Hotel. Cover photo: The Woman's Club/Museum Bui

The museum contains photos, films and objects directly related to the history of Winter Haven, Florida. We welcome donations of historic artifacts and also have the ability to scan photographs or printed pieces that individuals may want to retain.

10/10/2026

GRAM PARSONS - HIS MUSICAL JOURNEY
Exhibit open today, Saturday, October 10 from 9 a.m. to Noon
Museum of Winter Haven History
660 Pope Avenue, NW in the historic "pink" Woman's Club building overlooking beautiful Lake Howard.

Free and open to the public. Museum tours available most days for groups of four or more people by appointment.
863-206-6855 talk of text

Come explore!

10/08/2026

This Sunday, October 11! Join Us!

660 Pope Avenue, NW in the historic "pink" Woman's Club building. Free and open to the public!

09/30/2026

Join us this Saturday as we open our fall exhibit "Gram Parsons - His Musical Journey." We feature his career highlights, his music and why the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was moved to induct him as an Early Influencer. And it all started here in Winter Haven.
The museum is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to Noon and most any day for group tours of four or more people by appointment (863-206-6855 talk or text). The exhibits are located in the historic "pink" Woman's Club Building at 660 Pope Avenue. Free and open to the General Public.
Come enjoy authentic "Cosmic American Music!"

09/29/2026

An interesting moment as “Mr. George” (Publix founder George W. Jenkins) appears at the door of what was his very first “Publix Food Store” on Fourth St. NW, in Winter Haven , FL. This is the 119th Anniversary of his birth.

Hmmmmm. Would make a wonderful Publix W**e And Cheese Shoppe for that upcoming Publix Centennial! Just sayin’

In his words, “Begin … the rest is easy.”

09/25/2026

Mark your calendar …

09/24/2026

Leadership Winter Haven Class XLVI visited the Museum today during their opening retreat. We had a great visit and wish them great success! The museum opens Saturday, October 3 from 9 a.m. to Noon with a special exhibit in honor of Gram Parsons induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Come learn why he was honored. His story, his music and more ...

09/13/2026

Mark Your Calendars:

Music at the Museum is proud to present:
Brian Buck
"100 Years of American Music"
Sunday, October 11
Doors open at 2:00 p.m. Program at 2:30 p.m.
The General Public is Cordially Invited

Join us as Brian brings our historic Steinway grand to life as he entertains with "100 Years of American Music." Admission is free and donations are welcome. Doors open at 2:00 p.m. The Museum is located at 660 Pope Avenue, NW overlooking beautiful Lake Howard.

07/23/2026

The Museum would appreciate your vote for “Best of the Haven.”

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05/23/2026

The museum is closed for the Memorial Day weekend. Weekly hours will not resume until October. We catalog files and create new displays during summer.
Tours for four or more people are available by appointment year-round. 863-206-6855 Talk or Text.
Enjoy your summer! Below: Cypress Gardens founder Dick Pope and Willa McGuire enjoy a bit of boating ...

05/16/2026

LAST SATURDAY BEFORE SUMMER ...
Poinsettia Park, a 600-acre proposed development on Lake F***y that never quite got off the ground. It was the 1920s boom time and there were big ideas that sometimes just didn't pan out. The late Judy Howell who lived in the area that would have been Poinsettia Park shared this brochure with the museum.
You'll find photos and other exhibits in the Museum of Winter Haven History open Saturday, May 16 from 9 a.m. to Noon. Free and open to the public in the historic pink Woman's Club building at 660 Pope Avenue, NW. Tour of exhibits at 10 a.m.(Saturday hours only offered through May 16 then resuming in October.)
Tours for four or more people available most days year-round by appointment. 863-206-6855 talk or text.

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660 Pope Avenue NW
Winter Haven, FL
33881

Opening Hours

9am - 12pm

Telephone

+18632066855

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