The Silver River Museum and Environmental Education Center is located in the Silver River State Park, near Silver Springs, east of Ocala in Marion County, Florida, USA. The museum is named after the Silver River, which flows through the State Park.
The Marion County Public School System operates the museum and center in cooperation with the Florida Park Service, with both hosting educational events. The concept of the center dates back to 1987, and initial funding was provided through a Christa McAullife Fellowship. In 1991, the museum and center opened to provide daily classes for the students of Marion County.
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