The Gillespie Museum

The museum will be closed to visitors in May and July. 

June Hours are Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Join Us

Join us on Thursdays in June, from 1 – 3 p.m., for Thursday Takeaway. Learn something new; take something home.

6/6 - Fun with Fossils
6/13 - Herbarium How-to
6/20 - Crystal Crafts
6/27 - Stories of Stones

Florida Calcite: Rare Specimens of a Common Mineral, February 21 - May 3

This Spring 2019 exhibit features a sample of some of Florida's most striking and rare calcite specimens from the personal collection of Tom Scott, Ph.D., P.G., Assistant State Geologist Emeritus, Florida Geological Survey. The display provides a unique opportunity to view uncommon specimens of our state’s unofficial mineral, calcite. Dr. Scott has collected from quarries, underwater caves, and limestone seams during his four decades as a professional geologist. From cave pearls to crystal-filled fossils, these natural formations offer a rare perspective on the state’s geologic history. On Thursday, February 21, join three of the state’s renowned geologists, including Dr. Scott, for a Science Cafe to celebrate the official exhibit opening. The trio will discuss Florida calcite and the geological processes behind our most common, and most beautiful mineral, as well as their decades of collecting and research.

Dig into Florida Fossils with DeLand's own Fossil Hunters

Explore Florida geology and paleontology with the cast of the Fossil Hunters television series. Coming Spring 2019 for a Science Café on February 7 and a Science Saturday on February 9.

Happy Birthday to the Gillespie!

Florida Formations, a new exhibit on Florida geology

Florida Formations tells the geologic history of the state through its distinctive rock units, an array of ocean-formed carbonate formations, each with a story to tell us about past Florida environments and past climates.

Storied Stone

This small exhibit was inspired by Nicholas Pearson’s The Seven Archetypal Stones, which explores some of the lessons—geological, historic, cultural and spiritual—of the mineral world. Our small display and a guided walk through the museum’s collections tell a few stories about these seven captivating stones.

Museum Hours

Summer 2019

Closed to visitors in May.

June hours

• Thursday & Friday: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Closed to visitors in July and early August.

Museum will reopen with regular hours for Stetson University Fall Semester in late August.

Staff may be reached by email (gillespiemuseum@stetson.edu) or phone, 386-822-7330.

Admissions

Walk-in Visitors

• No admissions fee. Donations support educational programming.

Educational Programs (Classes K-12, scouts, homeschool groups, etc.)

• Students: $2.50
• Teachers/Chaperones: No charge