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Destin History & Fishing Museum

108 Stahlman Ave, Destin, Florida 32541 USA

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Opens Fri 10a
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  • Wheelchair
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  • Public
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  • No Wifi
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“antique fishing rods 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 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.

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Heather M.

This place maybe small on the outside but, don't let that fool you. This place holds quite a bit on the inside and it's quite impressive. There is an admission fee but, it's quite reasonable and... Read more

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Raven L.

-It's small. Very, very small. -It is put together like a child's history project- lots and lots of information sporadically plastered to the walls. Good information for sure, just put together... Read more

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Katie E.

I grew up in Destin and moved away. I never really thought about visiting here until my husband and I came for a two week trip to visit things we haven't seen before. This is a wonderful... Read more

Destin History & Fishing Museum

108 Stahlman Ave
Destin, Florida
32541 USA
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  • Tue - Sat: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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