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Is John Gorrie Museum State Park open right now?

Q: Is John Gorrie Museum State Park open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, John Gorrie Museum State Park is open. No closures reported by Florida State Parks.

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John Gorrie Museum State Park is open.

Why this statusNo closures reported by Florida State Parks.

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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The John Gorrie State Museum is a Florida State Park located in Apalachicola, a block off U.S.

Type: Florida State Park
State: FL
Nearest town: Franklin

About John Gorrie Museum State Park

The John Gorrie State Museum is a Florida State Park located in Apalachicola, a block off U.S. 98. It commemorates the man who was a pioneer in developing air conditioning, receiving the first U.S. Patent for mechanical refrigeration in 1851. The address is 46 Sixth Street.

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AddressFranklin

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We derive John Gorrie Museum State Park's status from the park system's public alerts, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: No closures reported by Florida State Parks. Full method: how we check park status.