Homeschoolers learn as much outside the home as in it. Here you'll find listings of cultural and educational institutions, government resources, libraries, and bookstores. If you need a tutor, this is the best place for you to find one near you.
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| Museums |
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Explore the world of art, science, and history by visiting a museum in Florida. Museum trips can make your lessons come alive and can offer a fun way to spend the day learning.
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| Zoos & Wildlife |
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You can read all you want in a book, but there is nothing like seeing the objects of your study up-close and personal when you visit a zoo, nature preserve, aquarium, or wildlife sanctuary. Visit the animal kingdom here in Florida, and you'll find a fun and interesting way to learn more about the natural world.
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| Botanical Gardens |
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Share the natural world with your child at these botanical gardens and arboretums. These are wonderful places to go to go birding, work on your nature journals, or simply spend a lovely afternoon outdoors.
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| Nature Centers |
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Nature centers are places where you can see the natural and historical world come alive. Browse through these nature centers in Florida and introduce your children to the world outside their door.
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| Theater, Dance & Music |
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Visiting and viewing the arts expands your outlook on the world and can an inspiration to both you and your children. Browse through this list of theaters, dance companies, and music offerings in Florida.
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| Historic Sites |
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Learn through history by visiting interesting historic sites around the state of Florida. Historic sites let you put a real face on the history that you've read about, making it more exciting for you and your children.
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| National & State Parks |
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Continue your child's education as you explore the natural wonder of national and state parks in Florida.
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| Public Resources |
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Connect with government and public agencies in Florida that can offer resources and opportunities for learning.
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| State School Resources |
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A listing of public school resources, including Florida's Department of Education, school districts, and other useful information.
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| Libraries |
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Libraries are an important resource for homeschoolers. Parents and children value librarians for the expertise they share when navigating the vast amounts of information found in today's libraries. Libraries also provide lending materials, educational materials, meeting space for support groups, and more.
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| Bookstores |
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Where can you find homeschooling books, curricula, and supplies? Where can you get used books? Here is a list of bookstores around the state of Florida, with a special emphasis on those that are especially helpful for homeschoolers.
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| Tutors & Teachers |
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Are you looking for a tutor? Need some help with a particular subject? Here are some resources to help you.
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Florida Institute of Phosphate Research (FIPR) |
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Bartow, Florida |
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The Florida Institute of Phosphate Research (FIPR) is a state agency created in 1978 to study phosphate issues that impact Florida’s citizens, environment and economy and to be a phosphate information resource. Scientists and engineers from throughout the world apply for FIPR grants to conduct phosphate-related studies. FIPR staff biologists, engineers and chemists also conduct in-house research.
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Fort Walton Beach Heritage Park and Cultural Center |
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Fort Walton Beach, Florida |
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Consists of the Indian Temple Mound Museum, Camp Walton Schoolhouse Museum, and the Garnier Post Office Museum. Together these three museums form a cultural center which presents the history of the Fort Walton Beach area from prehistoric times, some 12,000 years ago, the first school in 1912, and through the close of the post office in the 1950s. It is the purpose of these museums to preserve and hold their collections in trust for humankind. The Museum Division uses its collection to educate, for exhibit, research and advanced study. The museums host over 13,000 visitors annually from all 50 states and many foreign countries. An additional 7,500 school and civic organization members receive educational programs.
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Sarasota County Libraries |
1660 Ringling Boulevard
Sarasota, FL 34236
Phone: 941-861-5468
Serves residents in Sarasota County with eight locations. |
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Emerald Coast Science Center |
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Fort Walton Beach, Florida |
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The Emerald Coast Science Center is located in a beautiful waterfront park directly on the sound in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Here you will find a facility for children and families with touchable, workable exhibits that teach about natural phenomena and basic scientific principles. |
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Monroe County Public Library System |
700 Fleming Street
Key West, FL 33040
Phone: 305-292-3595
The mission of the Monroe County Public Library is to serve the educational, recreational and informational needs and interests of the communities. |
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