Destin History and Fishing Museum
Coming to Destin, Florida to fish with us? If you’ve ever wondered why Destin has such good fishing or how our city came to be, you’ll want to make the Destin History and Fishing Museum a stop during your vacation.
Nestled back on Stahlman Drive near our Destin Community Center is where you’ll find the small house-like building showcasing the history of fishing in our beach town. January and February are a great time visit and see first hand the journey our city has gone through since Leonard Destin landed ashore in 1835.
The Destin History and Fishing Museum opened October 1, 2005 with a goal to share the story of how story our small fishing village became a major tourist attraction. It houses thousands of historic photographs, artifacts, fishing equipment, murals, fish mounts and even some historic boats from the early days. There is even an entire section dedicated to our famous Destin Fishing Rodeo that showcases notable catches, records, and more.
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From scavenger hunts to self guided tours, to having a staff member lead you through and answer your questions, the way you experience the museum is up to you. The museum is currently open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am-4pm with a small admission fee to the public ranging up to $5 a person.
If you haven’t walked through the Destin History and Fishing Museum, many upgrades and new displays were added. With TDC funding, they’ve been able to maximize their space and utilize more technology to share more of our community and fishing history.
Outside you’ll find replicas of old boats that you can sit and take photos in, Once inside, you’ll find each room expertly filled with memories of catches throughout the years, life-size replicas of the variety of species you can catch, old rods and reels, and so much more. It truly is a learning experience for kids and adults alike.
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As home-schooling gains it’s popularity, there is no better time than now to bring education into your vacation with a stop at the Destin History and Fishing Museum.