Mission Statement:
The Museum exists to promote the study, appreciation, and understanding of the natural sciences through school and community outreach programs.

• Collections and Exhibits The Gillespie Museum is home to one of the largest gem and mineral collections in the southeast. In addition to educational programs, the museum also offers many exciting exhibits and collections. • News and Events Saturday Programs Times for our Saturday programs have been posted in About Us. Gillespie Museum Earth Day Schedule Times for our Earth Day event on Saturday, April 18th (PDF) "Tour de Land" Bike Route Directions for the "Tour de Land" bike event on Saturday, April 18th (PDF) Stetson University Earth Week Schedule Times for Stetson University's Earth Day event from Saturday, April 18th to Friday, April 24th(PDF) NEW! Summer Hours Visiting hours for the museum from May to June 26. • Rinker Environmental Learning Center Check out our new program "Construction of a Green Building" which will be chronicling the construction of the Rinker Environmental Learning Center. Rinker Environmental Learning Center Slideshow Slideshow Last Updated December 12, 2008

Visit the Gillespie Museum and learn how the Earth influences our daily lives. Gain a greater awareness of our natural environment, our home planet Earth. Take a walk on the museum grounds amidst the abundant shrubs and trees native to Florida and enjoy this beautiful "Earth science museum in a natural setting".