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Purchase a Luxury House Near a Top Florida Museum

by Barry Dunleavy 01/15/2018

Florida is a terrific place to live, particularly for those who enjoy museums. In fact, Sunshine State luxury homes are available near many top-rated museums, which means that you won't have to travel too far to explore art, history, science and much more.

Now, let's take a look at three of the most popular museums located near Florida luxury homes:

1. Florida Museum of Natural History

Located on the University of Florida campus in Gainesville, the Florida Museum of Natural History consistently ranks among the nation's top natural history museums.

If you want to learn about dinosaurs, wildlife or other natural history topics, there may be no better choice in the Sunshine State than the Florida Museum of Natural History.

The Florida Museum of Natural History boasts eight permanent exhibits, including a butterfly rainforest and discovery zone area for kids. It also hosts temporary exhibits that bring natural history to life like never before.

2. South Florida Museum

The South Florida Museum in Bradenton is the largest natural and cultural history museum on Florida's Gulf Coast. It is home to the Bishop Planetarium and Parker Manatee Rehabilitation Aquarium, along with permanent and temporary exhibits designed to educate and engage visitors.

There's always something new to discover at the South Florida Museum. From its marine and mammal fossils to its educational programs, guests of all ages are sure to find a lot to like about this Florida museum.

3. Cummer Museum

The Cummer Museum in Jacksonville features one of the largest fine arts collections in the Southeast. This collection boasts nearly 5,000 objects that span from 2100 B.C. through the 21st century.

Of course, no discussion of the Cummer Museum would be complete without mentioning its historic gardens. The museum's gardens include 2.5 acres of land that feature reflecting pools, arbors, sculptures and other awe-inspiring landmarks.

A trip to any of the aforementioned Florida museums will make a long-lasting impression on just about anyone. Meanwhile, if you start your search for a Florida luxury home today, you should have no trouble discovering a residence located near the museum of your choice.

Lastly, if you need assistance as you begin a Sunshine State luxury house search, you may want to collaborate with a real estate agent. With a real estate agent on your side, you can streamline your home search and speed up the process of acquiring a luxury residence that matches your expectations.

A real estate agent will learn about your luxury homebuying goals and provide personalized support. For example, if you want to own a luxury residence near the Cummer Museum, a real estate agent can provide details about luxury houses in and around Jacksonville. Or, if you prefer to live elsewhere in the Sunshine State, a real estate agent will help you map out your luxury home search accordingly.

Consult with a real estate agent today, and you can move one step closer to purchasing a luxury residence near one of Florida's top-rated museums.

About the Author
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Barry Dunleavy

Over 25 Years in the Real Estate Industry. Former Senior Managing Director with responsibility for oversight of real estate businesses in Canada and Latin America including CEO of Canadian-based bank; prior to that Sr. Managing Director Construction Financing to large residential builders throughout the USA. He has a BA and MBA in Finance. Memberships include the Naples Board of Realtors, Graduate Realtors Institute, Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, Florida Realtors, and the National Association of Realtors. Community activities include New Horizons of Southwest Florida volunteer teaching math and reading to at-risk 3rd to 5th graders while being Chair of their 2016-2018 Golf Event and also involved with the Christian Businessmen's Connection. 2014 Awarded the Distinguished Volunteer for Collier County. He was a former Board of Governors of Hazeltine National Golf Club, host of the upcoming 2016 Ryder Cup Championship.