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Pensacola Lighthouse: History on Pensacola Bay

June 5, 2012 By

Climb 177 steps to the top of the historic 1859 Pensacola Lighthouse and get a seabird’s-eye view of the glittering Pensacola Bay. The adjacent museum is situated in the former lighthouse keeper’s quarters. It features exhibits of the history and culture of the region, plus a museum store and free history lecture. Sunset tours, ghost tours, children’s programs, weddings, and other special events also take place here. Admission, which includes the museum and lighthouse, is $5 for adults, $3 for children 7-12 and $3 for seniors and active military. Open every day.

Pensacola Lighthouse
2081 Radford Boulevard
Pensacola, FL 32508
(850) 393-1561

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Pensacola Historical Museum: Explore the City’s History

May 2, 2012 By

This small museum explores the history of Pensacola through a variety of exhibits. The Army/Navy Gallery exhibits the region’s close association and long history with those branches of the military. The Maritime Gallery visits Pensacola’s rich seafaring culture, which includes the area’s primary industry, fishing. The Multicultural Gallery and Native American Gallery explore the rich and varied cultures of West Florida. Children will gravitate to the third floor exhibit, where they can explore the history of the area by playing in a make believe fort, ship, or Native American village. Admission is free.

115 E. Zaragoza Street
Pensacola, FL 32502
(850) 433-1559

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Pensacola Museum of Art: Community Art Center

March 6, 2012 By

The Pensacola Museum of Art is a great space to view and learn about rotating exhibits as well as a small permanent collection. The museum, housed in the building formerly used as the city jail, has a sleepy vibe. But it's valuable for the community, as it´s an art space that is available for rent by private parties! It also hosts monthly events, such as the free Culture Club event for young professionals featuring a free event with beverages, snacks, and music. While unable to compete with huge museums with a big budget, the venue has lively events and offers a way for people to get to learn about local artists, support the local art community, and meet others interested in the art in the area.

Pensacola Museum of Art
407 S. Jefferson Street
Pensacola, FL 32502
(850) 432-6247

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National Naval Aviation Museum: History of Flight

January 10, 2012 By

If you’re a fan of flying machines, check out Pensacola’s National Naval Aviation Museum, where you can watch the Blue Angels at practice air show, ride in a Top Gun Air Combat simulator, or catch a movie in a seven-story giant screen Imax theatre. It’s actually located on a naval base, and when you go you can see over 150 stunningly restored aircraft and over 4,000 artifacts representing aviation from across the branches of the military. Best of all? Admission is free. You can also visit the Emil Buehler Naval Aviation Library, where personal and official papers, squadron records, and photo collections relating to naval aviation service can be viewed. If you need a break while visiting this, the largest naval aviation museum in the world, you can stop by the Cubi Bar Café, decorated with plaques from an old Officers’ Club in the Philippines.

National Naval Aviation Museum
1750 Radford Boulevard
Pensacola, FL 32508
(850) 452-3604

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Air Force Armament Museum: In Flight

November 1, 2011 By

Enjoy free admission at the Air Force Armament Museum in Destin, Florida, where you can explore a collection of weaponry and displays of famous birds of prey including the SR-71 Blackbird, the fastest plane ever built. Planes from the Korean, Vietnam, and Gulf War eras can be seen too and help children and adult visitors alike appreciate or revisit the realities of history. The displays are interactive, making it possibly worth a visit if you have kids who would like to clamber around the cockpit of a historical relic. The place is open Monday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. If you go with a group, try to call in advance to ensure the museum isn’t also being visited by another group at the same time – it’s a small place. The museum was built in the 80’s and has a small theater with a short film discussing the history of the base.

Air Force Armament Museum
100 Museum Drive
Eglin AFB, FL 32542
(850) 651-1808

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