Location: Pensacola
Top Things to do in Pensacola
Top 7 History Museums in Pensacola, Florida (FL)
If you're looking for some great Florida beaches but aren't necessarily interested in a mega-resort or theme park atmosphere, Pensacola might just be the place for your perfect weekend. Home to Gulf Islands National Seashore, the city offers some of the best fishing and boating in the area. Inland, canoeing enthusiasts won't want to miss the beauty of the Blackwater River. Closer to town, the city has a proud military heritage, which can be seen at attractions like the National Museum of Naval Aviation and the Pensacola Naval Air Station.
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1. Historic Pensacola Village
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4.5 based on 343 reviews
Historic village consists of twenty properties belonging to the Pensacola National Register Historic District, including several museums and the Colonial Archaeological Trail.
Reviewed By hennybogan2017 - Toronto, Canada
When your tour guide dresses in appropriate costume, has a wealth of stories and is actually a university grad in maritime studies, then you’re in for a real treat. I loved to visit the many old houses on the tour, supplemented by guide Robbie’s subtle remarks and even subtler innuendos. Lots of intriguing contrasts between early Victorian houses and houses later in that era, plus those of wealthy families and working class people. The tour includes artifacts and such materials as a rope bed tightener and a real live chamber pot. A four block section of buildings is preserved through the joint efforts of the city and the University of West Florida. Tickets are good for one week, a helpful feature since covering everything could take all day. The tour finishes at Old Christ Church built in 1832 and the pews and stained glass windows are fascinating. And if you appear in costume, you just might merit a free one at nearby Pensacola Bay Brewery.
2. Pensacola Lighthouse & Maritime Museum
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4.5 based on 1,531 reviews
NOTICE TO GUESTS: We are located on Naval Air Station Pensacola. NAS Pensacola is currently open only to current DoD ID card holders and certain Veterans Health Identification Card holders. Unless sponsored through the Trusted Traveler program, no civilians will be granted access onto the base until further notice, and thus will not be able to access the Lighthouse. The Best View in Town! 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 on board NAS Pensacola. The tower offers stunning views of Pensacola Bay, the Pensacola skyline, and the historic Navy Yard.
Reviewed By loring556 - Saint Louis, United States
This is a must see and do in Pensacola. The lighthouse, keeper's house, and gift shop are well worth the effort to visit. And if one has the courage, a climb to the top of the lighthouse is offered. Beware, it is 19 stories tall. The museum is quite extensive and is house in the keeper's house. This is the tallest lighthouse on Florida's Gulf Coast. It is located on the Pensacola Naval Air Station, so visitors must present two forms of ID to enter.
3. Destination Archaeology Resource Center
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
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 and artifacts. Additionally, our museum hosts a variety of free exhibits, events, and programs throughout the yea
4. T.T. Wentworth Jr. Florida State Museum
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4.0 based on 120 reviews
The T. T. Wentworth, Jr. Florida State Museum, the flagship museum of the Historic Pensacola complex, is a general history depicting Pensacola's history, architecture and archaeology. The three-story former Pensacola City Hall offers galleries dedicated to permanent, changing exhibits and traveling exhibits. The building, built in 1907, is an example of Mediterranean Revival architecture .
Reviewed By phelpsusa - Orlando, United States
Great three story museum that includes admission to several attractions just a fee blocks away. Check out the bar on the second floor.
5. Museum Of Industry
6. Museum Of Commerce
7. Pensacola Historical Museum
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By X3660LSlauraw - Pensacola, United States
Great information on history of Pensacola and the eras of times. Interesting artifacts and oddities.
