The Bishop is the largest natural history museum on Florida's Gulf Coast, telling the region's story from the Ice Age to today. It was called the South Florida Museum until it was renamed in 2019.
The Bishop Planetarium is a 50-foot full-dome theater. The Parker Manatee Rehabilitation Habitat, a 60,000-gallon pool with above- and below-water views, cares for rescued manatees before they're released.
Tips
- The museum is closed Mondays; check the site for current hours and planetarium showtimes.
- It's at the west end of the Riverwalk, so a walk along the river afterwards is easy.