Destin History & Fishing Museum

Museum Destin, Florida, United States
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What to expect

The Destin History & Fishing Museum is a great place to learn about the history of Destin, a city known as the 'World's Luckiest Fishing Village.' The museum showcases the city's rich historical heritage, including its fishing industry, and features exhibits such as historic photographs, artifacts, fishing equipment, and documents of early Destin. Visitors can explore the history of the city from a small fishing village to a major tourist attraction. The museum is a popular destination for both residents and tourists alike, and its collection includes a mix of vintage photographs, antique fishing rods and reels, fish mounts and replicas, and even the oldest seine fishing boat still in existence, the Primrose. The city of Destin itself offers various recreational opportunities, including golf, tennis, and water sports, making it a great destination for families

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This family's experience:

Activities: We spent some time here, and the kids loved the hands-on activities

Highlights: The kids loved the hands-on activities in the Kid’s Fish School. We were impressed by the oldest seine fishing boat still in existence ✨