--- description: Matheson History Museum parking includes an east-side lot with one accessible spot, plus free public parking at Sweetwater Park directly behind the building. title: Parking Near Matheson History Museum, Gainesville | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-museum-eda0be06.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Matheson History Museum, Gainesville Landmark Parking · Gainesville, Florida · Matheson History Museum Published 16 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 513 East University Avenue [Airport Parking (GNV)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/us/fl/gnv) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/us/fl/gainesville) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/us/fl/gainesville) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/us/fl/gainesville) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/gainesville) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/fl/gainesville) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/us/fl/gainesville) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/us/fl/gainesville) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/us/fl/gainesville) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/us/fl/gainesville) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/us/fl/gainesville) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/us/fl/gainesville) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/us/fl/gainesville) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/us/fl/gainesville) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/us/fl/gainesville) Where Can I Park for Matheson History Museum? The museum has its own lot on the east side of 513 East University Avenue, including one wheelchair-accessible spot. Parking is available in the museum lot, with additional access on evenings and weekends. Sweetwater Park is directly behind the building, free and open to the public, and may help when events bring extra vehicles. Listen to article 4:55 minutes Playback speed 0.75×1×1.25×1.5×2× Voice Auto (your country) Audio is AI-generated on your device, so voice and pronunciation may vary. [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) Search secure car spaces, garages and undercover spots near you, and lock in your spot in minutes.
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The lot includes one wheelchair-accessible parking spot (mathesonmuseum.org). Parking is available in the museum lot, with additional access on evenings and weekends (mathesonmuseum.org). The museum advises visitors to call 352-378-2280 or email SCumella@mathesonmuseum.org to schedule a tour (mathesonmuseum.org). ## Sweetwater Park and Event Parking Near the Museum Sweetwater Park is directly behind the Matheson History Museum and is free and open to the public (visitgainesville.com). Its position behind the building gives visitors a useful nearby place to consider when visiting the museum area. The museum identifies its own lot on the east side of the building for event parking as well (mathesonmuseum.org). These options are separate from the museum's regular lot and are most relevant when an event brings extra vehicles to East University Avenue. Show map of Gainesville ## Evening Events and Parking Pressure Around East University Avenue Evenings and weekends are the periods specifically identified for additional parking availability around the Matheson History Museum (mathesonmuseum.org). Weekend and evening events can therefore change the practical balance between the museum lot and nearby public options. The museum's parking lot remains on the east side of the building (mathesonmuseum.org). Drivers using surrounding streets should follow posted restrictions and curb signs, while keeping access clear around the museum's one wheelchair-accessible parking spot (mathesonmuseum.org). ## Parksy Monthly Spaces Around the Gainesville Museum Parksy lists two secure outdoor car storage lots in Gainesville, each 0.3 mi from the Matheson History Museum and each priced at $150 a month. A secure parking garage in Gainesville is also 0.3 mi away and costs $125 a month. Two affordable outdoor spaces are listed 0.4 mi from the site, with each priced at $125 a month. A convenient [monthly parking](https://www.parksy.com/blog/find-monthly-parking-near-me-practical-guide) space in Gainesville is 1.7 mi away and costs $100 a month. These listings are suited to drivers seeking monthly parking rather than a short museum visit. ## Walking to the Museum From Gainesville and Nearby Transit The Matheson History Museum is at 513 East University Avenue in Gainesville, 0.3 mi from Gainesville center. The central location makes walking a practical alternative for visitors who prefer to leave the car outside the immediate museum area. Sweetwater Park sits directly behind the museum and is free and open to the public (visitgainesville.com). Drivers combining parking with a walk can use the East University Avenue address as the destination for the final approach. Show street view near Matheson History Museum ## Sources - [Florida Department of Transportation](https://www.fdot.gov) - [USA.gov motor vehicle services](https://www.usa.gov/motor-vehicle-services) - [Federal Highway Administration](https://highways.dot.gov) - [Visit](https://mathesonmuseum.org/visit/) - [About Us](https://mathesonmuseum.org/about/) - [Rentals](https://mathesonmuseum.org/rentals/) - [Museum](https://mathesonmuseum.org/visit/museum/) - [Matheson History Museum](https://www.visitgainesville.com/things-to-do/attractions/matheson-history-museum/) \* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Where Can I Park for Matheson History Museum? The museum has its own lot on the east side of 513 East University Avenue, including one wheelchair-accessible spot. Parking is available in the museum lot, with additional access on evenings and weekends. Sweetwater Park is directly behind the building, free and open to the public, and may help when events bring extra vehicles. ### Does Matheson History Museum Have Its Own Parking Lot? Yes. The museum lot is on the east side of the building at 513 East University Avenue, making it the most direct option for visitors arriving by car. The lot includes one wheelchair-accessible parking spot. Parking is available in the museum lot, with additional access on evenings and weekends. ### Is There Free Parking Near the Museum? Sweetwater Park is directly behind the museum and is free and open to the public. Its location makes it a nearby option when visiting the museum area. The museum also identifies its own east-side lot for event parking, while these options remain separate from the museum’s regular lot. ### Where Can I Park for Evening or Weekend Events? Evenings and weekends are specifically identified as periods with additional parking availability. Weekend and evening events can change the practical balance between the museum lot and nearby public options. Drivers using surrounding streets should follow posted restrictions and curb signs and keep access clear around the wheelchair-accessible spot. ### What Monthly Parking Is Available Near the Museum? Parksy lists two secure outdoor car storage lots 0.3 mi from the museum at $150 a month each. A secure parking garage is also 0.3 mi away for $125 a month. Two affordable outdoor spaces are 0.4 mi away at $125 a month each, and another space is 1.7 mi away for $100 a month. ### Can I Walk to the Museum After Parking Elsewhere? The museum is at 513 East University Avenue in Gainesville, 0.3 mi from Gainesville center. Its central location makes walking a practical alternative for visitors who prefer to leave the car outside the immediate museum area. 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