John Gorrie State Museum

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46 6th St
Apalachicola, FL 32320
+1 (850) 653-9347
http://floridastateparks.org

John Gorrie State Museum is a historical site in Apalachicola, FL that showcases the life and inventions of Dr. John Gorrie, the pioneer of air conditioning. Visitors can explore exhibits and artifacts related to his groundbreaking work in the field of refrigeration.

The museum offers a glimpse into the early days of air conditioning technology and its impact on modern society. It provides a unique educational experience for those interested in the history of cooling systems and their development over time.

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Bruce K.
2/14/2021

The museum is currently closed but the state park itself is open and available for a nice walk around, which I did. Inside the museum, when it reopens, you'll be able to see the history of this...

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Aaron H.
5/26/2019

Gorrie Museum is part of the Florida State Parks network. It's a small museum dedicated to the history of John Gorrie. It takes about 10-30 minutes to walk through and check it. Not a place I...

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