Destin History and Fishing Museum offers fishing exhibits, antique rods and reels, vintage photographs of  Destin early settlers, and more.

                           







  • 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 Hemmingway.

  • 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.
Admission Costs: Adult $5; Seniors & Military $4; Children $3; Children under 4 are Free

 

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Upcoming Events

Old Fashion Destin Fish Fry Fundraiser

Sat., March 21st, 2009


11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Museum

Advanced Tickets - $10.00
Available at the Destin History & Fishing Museum


Only 300 tickets will be sold

Menu: Fried grouper, hush puppies, Cole slaw, baked beans, beverage, AND FUN...PRIZES TOO!!!!!


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Destin History & Fishing Museum  |  P.O. Box 548  |  Destin, Florida 32541 |  850.837.6611
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