Welcome to the Matheson Museum Complex.


The Alachua County Historic Trust: Matheson Museum, Inc. is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of Alachua County, Florida. The Museum is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in operation since 1994.

The Museum complex includes 4 sites: the Matheson Museum, housing the exhibit hall and research library, the Matheson House, the Tison Tool Museum, and Sweetwater Park.






Architectural drawing of the American Legion Hall by Sanford Goin, architect, courtesy of Brame Architects, Gainesville, Florida This website was created with funding from the Alachua County Tourist Development Tax. Please visit www.visitgainesville.net.

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