Silver River Museum
The Silver River Museum and Environmental Education Center is a nature museum in Silver Springs State Park in Silver Springs, Florida, near Ocala. Its story as a place to visit starts in 1991. Highs of 69–84°F make January, February, March, April, October, November and December the mildest time to go.
A museum inside Silver Springs
You can stay in Silver Springs
Silver River Museum is inside Silver Springs, which has 14 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Jacksonville
Jacksonville is about 81 miles north (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 69–84°. When to go ↓
Established in 1991
Silver River Museum dates from 1991. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Silver River Museum
The Silver River Museum and Environmental Education Center is a nature museum in Silver Springs State Park in Silver Springs, Florida, near Ocala. The museum is named after the Silver River, which flows through the park.
Marion County Public Schools operates the museum and center in cooperation with the Florida Park Service, with both hosting educational events. The concept of the center dates back to 1987, and initial funding was provided through a Christa McAullife Fellowship. In 1991, the museum and center opened to provide daily classes for the students of Marion County.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1991
Hotels and campgrounds near Silver River Museum
Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in Silver Springs (14) and Ocala (75).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Silver River Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Springs | in town | — | 14 8 hotels · 2 motels · 1 campground · 3 RV parks | 2,712 | $31K | — |
| Ocala | 7 mi west | 10 min | 75 38 hotels · 21 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 6 RV parks | 71,753 | $241K | D |
| Belleview | 10 mi south | 15 min | 8 1 hotel · 1 motel · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 6,512 | $210K | C− |
| Lady Lake | 21 mi south | 30 min | 12 9 hotels · 3 RV parks | 17,496 | $227K | — |
| Lake Kerr 38% vacation homes | 19 mi northeast | 30 min | 7 1 hotel · 3 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 1,697 | $110K | — |
| Marion Oaks | 17 mi southwest | 25 min | 5 3 hotels · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 23,972 | $258K | — |
| Wildwood | 27 mi south | 40 min | 14 8 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 5 RV parks | 19,436 | $452K | — |
| Silver Springs Shores | 6 mi south | 10 min | 1 1 lodge or cabins | 28,537 | $201K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
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Questions before you go
Is Silver River Museum in Silver Springs?
Yes. It’s inside Silver Springs, FL.
When is the best time to visit Silver River Museum?
January, February, March, April, October, November and December, with highs of 69–84°.
How far is Silver River Museum from Orlando and Jacksonville?
About 66 miles southeast of Orlando and about 81 miles north of Jacksonville, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Silver River Museum?
Gainesville Regional (GNV), about 37 miles away. The nearest big hub is Orlando Sanford (SFB), about 57 miles.
Where should I stay near Silver River Museum?
Ocala (7 mi, 75 places to stay), Silver Springs (in town, 14 places to stay) and Belleview (10 mi, 8 places to stay).
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