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Plantation Historical Museum offers free entry & free events

Vintage fire truck. Everglades display. In addition to exhibits, Plantation Historical Museum offers occasional fun events and activities.

Entry, activities and parking are free.

Events in 2023 include

1 p.m. May 20 1950s trivia

1 p.m. May 27  name that tune

1 p.m. June 10 1960s trivia

11 a.m. – 3 p.m. June 17 Juneteenth  event includes activities and projects for kids

1 p.m. June 24 1960s Karaoke

1 p.m. July 15 Star Wars fun

1 p.m. July 22 name that tune

1 p.m. August 5 1980s bingo

1 p.m. August 19 1980s trivia

1 p.m. September 16 1990s bingo

1 p.m. September 23 trivia

 

The museum usually is open 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, with occasional exceptions. Donations are accepted.

Plantation Historical Museum, 954-797-2722, is at 511 N. Fig Tree Lane, Plantation 33317. It’s wise to verify it’s open the day you are interested in.

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’60s Trivia at museum in Plantation
When
June 10, 2023 @ 1:00 pm-2:00 pm
What
’60s Trivia at museum in Plantation
Where
Plantation Historical Museum
Cost
FREE
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When
June 17, 2023 @ 11:00 am-3:00 pm
What
Juneteenth event in Plantation
Where
Plantation Historical Museum
Cost
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When
June 24, 2023 @ 1:00 pm-2:00 pm
What
Karaoke in Plantation
Where
Plantation Historical Museum
Cost
FREE
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When
July 15, 2023 @ 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
What
Star Wars fun in Plantation
Where
Plantation Historical Museum
Cost
FREE
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When
July 22, 2023 @ 1:00 pm-2:00 pm
What
Name That Tune in Plantation
Where
Plantation Historical Museum
Cost
FREE
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When
August 5, 2023
What
Bingo in Plantation
Where
Plantation Historical Museum
Cost
FREE
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When
August 19, 2023 @ 1:00 pm-2:00 pm
What
’80s Trivia at museum in Plantation
Where
Plantation Historical Museum
Cost
FREE
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When
September 16, 2023 @ 1:00 pm-2:00 pm
What
Bingo in Plantation
Where
Plantation Historical Museum
Cost
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When
September 23, 2023 @ 1:00 pm-2:00 pm
What
’90s Trivia at museum in Plantation
Where
Plantation Historical Museum
Cost
FREE
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