Camp Gordon Johnston Museum mission is to collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret historically significant artifacts and history related to the Amphibious Soldiers that trained at this WWII training center from 1942-1946. Most item are donated by soldiers or their family. The museum is responsible for exhibiting and interpreting the history of the units that were trainers and being trained with the goal to support post education, training, research, and historical exhibits and programs.
Carrabelle, FL
Region(s):
Northwest
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
Type(s):
History
Science
Other
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
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
Type(s):
History
The University of West Florida Historic Trust manages Historic Pensacola, which includes the T. T. Wentworth, Jr. Florida State Museum, the Pensacola Children's Museum, Historic Pensacola Village, the Pensacola Museum of Art, the Hilton Green Research Library, and the Voices of Pensacola 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.
Pensacola, FL
Region(s):
Northwest
Type(s):
Children's
History
House
The Mattie Kelly Arts Center Galleries is an academic teaching museum consisting of two main galleries showcasing about five international, national and regional exhibitions each year. The galleries host events, talks, lectures, workshops, and guided tours for art students, community events, K-12 students, educators, and artists.
Niceville, FL
Region(s):
Northwest
Type(s):
Art
The Nader Museum and its Permanent Collection of the most important modern and contemporary works from Latin America, the Caribbean, and the diaspora, presents Gary Nader’s vision for a dynamic cultural center in the United States. The Nader Museum comprises four exhibition rooms presenting comprehensive exhibitions of works in all media - painting, sculpture, works on paper, photography, and video - in a space dedicated to showcasing the global importance of the art of Latin America.
MIAMI, FL
Region(s):
Central
Northeast
North Central
Northwest
Southeast
Southwest
Type(s):
Art
Park
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.
Pensacola, FL
Region(s):
Northwest
Type(s):
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
Type(s):
Science
We aim to facilitate the preservation, understanding, and engagement of visual culture for audiences in the Northwest Florida region and beyond through our permanent collection, interpretive programs, a vital and dynamic exhibition schedule, academic research, and education.
Pensacola, FL
Region(s):
Northwest
Type(s):
Art