The Mattie Kelly Arts Center preserves, protects, and disseminates material culture associated with the public service of Robert “Bob” Sikes from 1940 to 1979, and dedicated the Congressman Sikes Museum in June of 2024. Sikes served as the longest-tenured representative of Florida’s 1st Congressional District, helping to develop the region into the thriving one it is today. Open during business hours. Contact MKAC Galleries, 850-729-6044, [email protected]
Crestview, FL
Region(s):
Northwest
County:
Okaloosa
Type(s):
History
Located inside the Florida Public Archaeology Network headquarters in downtown Pensacola, the Destination Archaeology Resource Center is an archaeology museum open to the public. Inside you will learn about the amazing archaeological sites that you can visit and experience throughout the state. Our exhibits include displays about both land and underwater archaeology sites. We showcase heritage sites open to the public within the eight regions of the FPAN with traditional and interactive displays, including touchscreens, tablet computers and artifacts. Additionally, our museum hosts a variety of free exhibits, events, and programs throughout the year.
Pensacola, FL
Region(s):
Northwest
County:
Escambia
Type(s):
History
Science
Other
The Doolittle Raid was a strategic air raid by the United States on the Japanese islands during WWII. This exhibit opened in 2013 during the April anniversary, with three Raiders present for the inspirational tradition “Turning of the Cup” ceremonies. There are roughly 750 items in the collection maintained in the NWFSC College Library in the Susan Myers Learning Research Commons, Building 500, Niceville Campus. Open before Raider events.
Niceville, FL
Region(s):
Northwest
County:
Okaloosa
Type(s):
History
Step outside the box and experience science firsthand in our interactive museum including a STEAM Makerspace, SMALLab Learning, animal presentations, and more at the Emerald Coast Science Center! The center strives to inspire and grow a scientifically engaged community, and it has promoted STEAM education and public outreach in Okaloosa County and beyond for over 30 years. The Emerald Coast Science Center is committed to serving children and families through excellent programming and exhibits that allow patrons to capture the difference a hands-on encounter with science can make. Home to over 40 exotic animals, amazing robotics exhibits, and immersive programming, come discover the element of surprise at the Emerald Coast Science Center.
Fort Walton Beach, FL
Region(s):
Northwest
County:
Okaloosa
Type(s):
Science
Since 1971, the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida has been collecting and preserving material culture pertaining to local and regional history. Today, the Museum houses an extensive collection of artifacts, textiles, and documents which are made available to the public. These materials are used for education, entertainment, and research through the archival library, exhibits, tours, public programs, and events.
VALPARAISO, FL
Region(s):
Northwest
County:
Okaloosa
Type(s):
History
The University of West Florida Historic Trust manages Historic Pensacola, which includes the Pensacola Museum of History, the Pensacola Children's Museum, Historic Pensacola Village, the Pensacola Museum of Art, the Hilton Green Research Library in downtown Pensacola as well as Arcadia Mill Archaeological Site and Homestead in Milton, FL. Our mission is to collect, preserve, interpret, and share the history of Northwest Florida. Our unified tickets provide admission to our museum complex for seven (7) days.
Pensacola, FL
Region(s):
Northwest
County:
Escambia
Type(s):
Children's
Historic Home
History
House
The Jay Historical Society began in 2001 as a dream of seven local citizens. We have a permanent museum and our mission is to collect items, preserve documents, and to educate and advocate for the historical preservation of places and structures related to the history of Jay and north Santa Rosa County.
Jay, FL
Region(s):
Northwest
County:
Santa Rosa
Type(s):
Art
Children's
History
House
Science
Other
The Mattie Kelly Arts Center Galleries invite everyone on the Emerald Coast to discover a wide range of cultural experiences. As a creative classroom for Northwest Florida State College, our 2,700-square-foot of fine arts exhibition space in the McIlroy, Holzhauer, and Hallway Galleries at Building 110 on the Niceville Campus is filled with inspiring fine arts programs. The Galleries protect thousands of artworks and artifacts, ranging from ancient amphorae to Salvador Dalí watercolors. We also house the world’s largest collection of paintings by Emil Holzhauer, a well-known German expressionist master painter and a member of the New York Ashcan School Movement. MKAC also curates the Doolittle Raid World War II History Permanent Exhibition at Raider Sports Arena and the Congressman Robert L.F. Sikes Museum & Collection at the Crestview Center. Visitors are welcome to schedule tours and site visits, and we offer mentoring opportunities. Our volunteer and internship program lets you serve as a docent, care for artifacts, connect with artists, and get hands-on experience in the arts. To learn more, contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Jasmine, at 850-729-6044 or [email protected]. We are grateful to our colleagues, artists, contributors, supporters, students, volunteers, educators, leaders, visitors, and vendors for their passion and dedication. We look forward to another inspiring season together! MKAC Galleries is open Monday - Thursday from 10am-4pm.
Niceville, FL
Region(s):
Northwest
County:
Okaloosa
Type(s):
Art
Climb 177 steps up the historic Pensacola Lighthouse for one of the most beautiful views on the Gulf Coast. Built in 1859, the Lighthouse is located onboard Naval Air Station Pensacola. PLEASE NOTE - our location is located on Naval Air Station Pensacola, which is an active military installation. Please visit our website or call us for up-to-date access procedures and visitation regulations.
Pensacola, FL
Region(s):
Northwest
County:
Escambia
Type(s):
Historic Home
History
Other
Hands on science museum to inspire curiosity, experimentation, and creative problem solving through the exploration of math, engineering, science, and stuff.
Pensacola, FL
Region(s):
Northwest
County:
Escambia
Type(s):
Science