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Executive Office: 4212 S. Manhattan Ave., Tampa FL 33611-1302
Phone: (813) 504-3826
Fax: (813) 839-6832
Email: info@cfloridaww2museum.org
Phone: (813) 504-3826
Fax: (813) 839-6832
Email: info@cfloridaww2museum.org
*The Central Florida WW2 Museum does not yet operate in a facility open to the public.
Funds are currently being raised to purchase a parcel of land for the construction of the
permanent collections/exhibits. A preview center housing detailed plans and a portion
of the collection will be opened in the future. Please stay tuned!
Funds are currently being raised to purchase a parcel of land for the construction of the
permanent collections/exhibits. A preview center housing detailed plans and a portion
of the collection will be opened in the future. Please stay tuned!
The Central Florida World War II Museum was founded in 2005 for the purpose of building a living
memorial to the men and women who fought to preserve democracy in history's greatest conflict.
Our goal is to tell their story by creating a link to the past through the use of state of the art interactive
exhibits featuring artifacts and veteran histories in combination with living history. In this manner, we
will bring history back to life so visitors may truly experience and understand the hardships of total war
and the reasons why a generation of Americans earned the title "The Greatest Generation."
The Central Florida WW2 Museum will exist as a unique American historic institution recognizing not
only the sacrifices made by Americans, but also the sacrifices made by other freedom loving peoples
throughout the world.
Creating this lasting tribute will prove a momentous task. We plan to purchase a large tract of land
between Tampa and Orlando, Florida, in proximity to Interstate-4. This location is ideal, as Tampa,
and Orlando are both premiere national and international tourist destinations. Placing the Museum
between these two first-class cities will offer the best exposure to local visitors and those traveling
to Florida, from other areas of the globe.
Florida is home to a booming tourist industry. In 2006, Florida welcomed a total of 84.6 million domestic
and international visitors. Approximately 80% of people polled responded that their primary reason for
visiting was for leisure. This number is not surprising. For years, people from around the world have
come to enjoy Florida's friendly climate, beaches and other natural wonders, as well as numerous tourist
attractions.
Consequently, Tampa and Orlando have emerged as Florida's top domestic and international tourist
destinations while becoming two of its largest metropolitan areas. This makes the area between Tampa
and Orlando the clear choice for an historical institution of the size and scope proposed in the Central
Florida WW2 Museum's development plan. This location will benefit local, domestic, and international
populations.
The area between Tampa and Orlando is linked by Interstate 4. Over the last 10 years a large influx of
people have begun to populate not only the metropolitan areas of these two cities, but also the areas
between them. Because of this trend, locating the Central Florida WW2 Museum within what is now
known as the I-4 corridor will let us reach the largest possible number of Florida's local population.
Many large populaces in the North and South and between the West and East coasts will be within an
hour to two hour commute making the Central Florida WW2 Museum accessible to families and schools
all over the state. As a world-class educational institution, the Central Florida WW2 Museum will be
designed to host and keep the attentions of large groups through a curriculum appropriate for all ages.
Domestic visitors come to Florida for several different reasons with many bringing their entire family
for extended stays. These visitors tend to travel to different destinations within the state and a great
number make the trip between Tampa and Orlando. Placing the Central Florida WW2 Museum between
Tampa and Orlando will give these visitors the opportunity to stop, learn, and reflect on the sacrifices
made on their behalf by free citizens much like themselves.
International visitors travel through the state much like domestic visitors. They also enjoy extended
stays and tend to move from one location to another in order to experience as much as possible during
their vacations. The Central Florida WW2 Museum will offer international tourists a reason to visit
because it will acknowledge and include the heroic efforts of the Allied nations during World War II.
It is crucial that all who stood against tyranny be remembered.
memorial to the men and women who fought to preserve democracy in history's greatest conflict.
Our goal is to tell their story by creating a link to the past through the use of state of the art interactive
exhibits featuring artifacts and veteran histories in combination with living history. In this manner, we
will bring history back to life so visitors may truly experience and understand the hardships of total war
and the reasons why a generation of Americans earned the title "The Greatest Generation."
The Central Florida WW2 Museum will exist as a unique American historic institution recognizing not
only the sacrifices made by Americans, but also the sacrifices made by other freedom loving peoples
throughout the world.
Creating this lasting tribute will prove a momentous task. We plan to purchase a large tract of land
between Tampa and Orlando, Florida, in proximity to Interstate-4. This location is ideal, as Tampa,
and Orlando are both premiere national and international tourist destinations. Placing the Museum
between these two first-class cities will offer the best exposure to local visitors and those traveling
to Florida, from other areas of the globe.
Florida is home to a booming tourist industry. In 2006, Florida welcomed a total of 84.6 million domestic
and international visitors. Approximately 80% of people polled responded that their primary reason for
visiting was for leisure. This number is not surprising. For years, people from around the world have
come to enjoy Florida's friendly climate, beaches and other natural wonders, as well as numerous tourist
attractions.
Consequently, Tampa and Orlando have emerged as Florida's top domestic and international tourist
destinations while becoming two of its largest metropolitan areas. This makes the area between Tampa
and Orlando the clear choice for an historical institution of the size and scope proposed in the Central
Florida WW2 Museum's development plan. This location will benefit local, domestic, and international
populations.
The area between Tampa and Orlando is linked by Interstate 4. Over the last 10 years a large influx of
people have begun to populate not only the metropolitan areas of these two cities, but also the areas
between them. Because of this trend, locating the Central Florida WW2 Museum within what is now
known as the I-4 corridor will let us reach the largest possible number of Florida's local population.
Many large populaces in the North and South and between the West and East coasts will be within an
hour to two hour commute making the Central Florida WW2 Museum accessible to families and schools
all over the state. As a world-class educational institution, the Central Florida WW2 Museum will be
designed to host and keep the attentions of large groups through a curriculum appropriate for all ages.
Domestic visitors come to Florida for several different reasons with many bringing their entire family
for extended stays. These visitors tend to travel to different destinations within the state and a great
number make the trip between Tampa and Orlando. Placing the Central Florida WW2 Museum between
Tampa and Orlando will give these visitors the opportunity to stop, learn, and reflect on the sacrifices
made on their behalf by free citizens much like themselves.
International visitors travel through the state much like domestic visitors. They also enjoy extended
stays and tend to move from one location to another in order to experience as much as possible during
their vacations. The Central Florida WW2 Museum will offer international tourists a reason to visit
because it will acknowledge and include the heroic efforts of the Allied nations during World War II.
It is crucial that all who stood against tyranny be remembered.
The I-4 Corridor (shaded in grey):
Proposed home of the Central
Florida WW2 Museum.
Proposed home of the Central
Florida WW2 Museum.
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