The John Gorrie State Museum is a Florida State Park located in Apalachicola, a block off U.S. 98. It commemorates the man who was a pioneer in developing air conditioning, receiving the first U.S. Patent for mechanical refrigeration in 1851. The address is 46 Sixth Street. Recreational activities The museum features exhibits about Apalachicola and the life and inventions of John Gorrie. Admission and hours The visitor center is open from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Thursday through Monday. The center is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. There is a $2.00 per person entrance fee. External links John Gorrie Museum State Park at Florida State Parks John Gorrie Museum State Park at State Parks John Gorrie State Museum at Absolutely Florida State parks of Florida Museums in Apalachicola, Florida Gorrie, John Industry museums in Florida Parks in Franklin County, Florida 1958 establishments in Florida Museums established in 1958