Our Story

Established in 1984 and the Clewiston Museum serves as a place for all to discover the unique history surrounding the Hendry/Glades area of South Florida. Representing the heritage of Hendry County, the museum exhibit range's from the sugar and cattle industry, prehistoric fossils, to Seminole Indians, WWII flying British Air Force, deadly Hurricanes, to Conquistador treasure. Located on the Southwest side of Lake Okeechobee, one of the largest natural freshwater lakes in the United States, we welcome you to visit, learn, and find adventure in our history!