Clewiston Museum
Museum Museum documenting Clewiston's local and sugar industry history
In Clewiston on Lake Okeechobee, the Clewiston Museum chronicles regional history, the local sugar industry and pioneer stories; visitors interested in agricultural heritage and genealogy stop by.
Clewiston Museum is a local history museum in Clewiston, Florida, that documents the town’s development and the region’s sugar industry and Everglades-era heritage. Exhibits typically cover agricultural history, community artifacts and regional ecology.
The museum functions as a community resource for local history and often highlights the central role of sugarcane cultivation in the area’s economy and identity.
The museum is located in the town of Clewiston in southern Florida’s Hendry County and serves visitors interested in local heritage and agricultural history.
- Subject focus: Focuses on local history of Clewiston and the surrounding sugar-growing region, with exhibits on the area's development and agriculture.
How to Get to Clewiston Museum #
Clewiston is about 65 miles (105 km) west of West Palm Beach and 80 miles (130 km) northwest of Fort Lauderdale. From US-27, take FL-80 and local roads into town. The museum is on Central Avenue near downtown; limited street parking is available.
Tips for Visiting Clewiston Museum #
- Visit on a weekday morning to speak with volunteers who are often former residents and have excellent local stories.
- Look for the agricultural displays detailing the sugar industry and the 1920s-1950s era in Clewiston.
- The museum occasionally closes for private events-call ahead before making a special trip.
Best Time to Visit Clewiston Museum #
Best visited in winter for milder weather; museum programming is year-round but outdoor components are nicer in dry months.
Weather & Climate near Clewiston Museum #
Clewiston Museum's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 12°C to 33°C. Abundant rainfall (1188 mm/year), wettest in June.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm).
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February
February is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).
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March
March is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm).
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April
April is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm).
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May
May is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (123 mm).
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June
June is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (191 mm).
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July
July is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (166 mm).
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 33°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (170 mm).
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September
September is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (147 mm).
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October
October is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).
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November
November is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).
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December
December is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).
