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GENERAL
The Gillespie Museum, located on the southeastern
quadrant of Stetson University, DeLand, FL, is a fascinating earth and
environmental science museum that offers students of all ages many educational
opportunities. The geologic collection of fine minerals, rocks, and fossils is
displayed throughout the building in museum cabinets and in specially designed
natural environments like the mining and cave exhibits recently completed.
Q & A
Q: I am visiting the area with my family and would
like to visit the museum. Do I need an appointment to visit?
A: If you are visiting during the normal school
semester, you do not need an appointment. The Museum staff are available
September through May, Tuesdays through Fridays, and would be glad to assist
you. There are a number of school groups that visit during this time as well
so don't be surprised to see 30-60 students participating in the Museum's
educational programs.
Q: I have a group of seniors who would like to
tour the facility (10 or more). Do we have to call to let you know when we are
coming?
A: Yes, due to the high demand for tours and the
schedule of our student staff, it would be best to call and set up an
appointment so that we can add your group to our calendar and ensure a staff
member will be here to give you the tour.
Q: What type of programs to you offer?
A: There are a number of programs that we
currently offer, and are working hard to include others. For public and
private schools, we offer tours and educational learning stations. The
programming for schools is geared toward the Florida Sunshine State Standards
for each grade level. Large groups (80+) usually require two days. If you have
time constraints, we will work with you to ensure your students are on the
busses at the correct departure time. Home school programs are also available
as well as Girl Scout and Boy Scout activities making them eligible to receive
one of their badges/patches/pins.
Q: My son has a rock collection and needs
assistance identifying them. Can we bring them to the Museum?
A: We do assist with the identification of rocks
and minerals. For children, it would be best to bring them during one of our
Saturday Family Days. Others needing assistance will be asked to complete a
description form and leave the specimens with us for 5-7 working days. We can
identify up to five specimens at a time for a small fee of $5.00.
Q: What are some of the benefits of becoming a
member of the Gillespie?
A: One of the most important benefits of becoming
a member is the fact that you are enabling us to further our goals of
providing our members new and exciting exhibits, better events, and additional
programs. In addition, you become a member of the national American Science
and Technology Centers (ASTC) which provides you with discounts to over 270+
science museums throughout the world.
Send us your questions and we will try to
include them in this Q & A section.
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