Destin History and Fishing Museum

Experience the feeling of swimming in the Gulf of Mexico with award winning examples of fish caught in Destin. This exhibit is displayed on a 100 feet of wall space depicting the Gulf floor.
View a large collection of antique fishing rods and reels, the most unique is constructed of split bamboo with an original Penn Reel, that belonged to Ernest Hemingway.
Get an idea of life in Destin before the arrival of electricity in the 1930s.

Visit the original Destin Post Office building located adjacent to the property.
See the oldest seine fishing boat still in existence, The Primrose, built in 1925.
Enjoy vintage photographs of early Destin settlers, boat captains and their boats, beach scenes, businesses, and much more.

The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. during the Fall and Spring and Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. in the Summer. Admission Costs: Adult $5; Seniors & Military $4; Children $3; Children under 6 are Free

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Museum News

The latest Museum Press Releases include:

Raffle is benefiting the NWFMIA and the Destin History and Fishing Museum
The raffle is benefiting the NWFMIA and the Destin History and Fishing Museum. Tickets are on sale for $20 each for a chance on a 14.5 ft. D.C. Brown Custom fishing skiff, a new 15 HP 4-stroke Honda and a new boat trailer. Full Article >>

Destin History & Fishing Museum Gumbo Contest & Silent Auction
The Destin History & Fishing Museum announces their Annual Gumbo Contest and Silent Auction Fundraiser. The event will take place Saturday, January 21, 2012 at the Destin Community Center from 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Area restaurants and individuals compete for the title of the best gumbo on the panhandle.
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25th Annual Holiday on the Harbor Destin Lighted Boat Parade Winners
The Destin History and Fishing Museum hosted the 25th Holiday on the Harbor Destin Boat Parade Saturday, December 4, 2011. Sponsors for the event were: AJ’s Seafood & Oyster Bar, Dewey Destin Seafood, Fisherman’s Wharf, Harbor Docks, HarborWalk Marina, Harry T’s, HD Action Photography, Helen Back Restaurant, MeLasers, and Pelican Beach Resorts. The beautiful fireworks display was donated by Pyro Shows.
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