--- title: Visit the Destin History & Fishing Museum description: We can all agree that the Emerald Coast's beaches are amazinggg. Sometimes, however, you need a break from all of the sun and sand. If you're ready for a fun, engaging change of pace, then you should check out the Destin History & Fishing Museum!  image: https://www.emeraldcoast.me/hubfs/91052720_2602289926686674_5826646556098428928_n.jpg --- [![EmeraldCoastme3](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/hs-fs/hubfs/EmeraldCoastme3.png?width=185&name=EmeraldCoastme3.png "EmeraldCoastme3")](https://www.emeraldcoast.me) [![EmeraldCoastme3](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/hs-fs/hubfs/EmeraldCoastme3.png?width=185&name=EmeraldCoastme3.png "EmeraldCoastme3")](https://www.emeraldcoast.me) [**](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/visit-the-destin-history-fishing-museum#) 1 ![featured image 1](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/hubfs/91052720_2602289926686674_5826646556098428928_n.jpg) Family # Visit the Destin History & Fishing Museum ![](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/hubfs/BEAADA8B-EAB9-41DB-B81E-479BD788DF9F.jpg) By [Bailee Wilson](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/author/bailee-wilson) April 19, 2021 ### Posts by Topic - [Activities (135)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/activities) - [Amusement (117)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/amusement) - [Events (106)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/events) - [Shopping and Dining (75)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/shopping-and-dining) - [Family (74)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/family) - [Around Town (58)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/around-town) - [Holiday (56)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/holiday) - [Beach (41)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/beach) - [Summer (34)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/summer) - [Outdoor (33)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/outdoor) - [Winter (27)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/winter) - [Free (26)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/free) - [Date Night (23)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/date-night) - [Music (20)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/music) - [News (18)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/news) - [Tips and Tricks (16)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/tips-and-tricks) - [Nightlife (8)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/nightlife) - [Contest (5)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/contest) - [Charity (4)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/charity) - [History (4)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/history) - [Services (3)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/services) - [Fitness (2)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/fitness) - [Golf (2)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/golf) - [local charity (2)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/local-charity) - [Off-Season (1)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/off-season) - [Pets (1)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/pets) - [Surf (1)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/surf) - [Swimming (1)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/swimming) - [Videos (1)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/videos) - [Wildlife (1)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/wildlife) Search We can all agree that the Emerald Coast's beaches are *amazinggg*. Sometimes, however, you need a break from all of the sun and sand. If you're ready for a fun, engaging change of pace, then you should check out the [Destin History & Fishing Museum](http://www.destinhistoryandfishingmuseum.org)!  ![76184558_2491867654395569_3267535273969319936_n](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/hs-fs/hubfs/76184558_2491867654395569_3267535273969319936_n.jpg?width=480&name=76184558_2491867654395569_3267535273969319936_n.jpg)Photo from [https://www.facebook.com/DestinHistoryandFishingMuseum/photos](https://www.facebook.com/DestinHistoryandFishingMuseum/photos)  The Destin History & Fishing Museum opened in 2005 as a non-profit tourist destination. It aims to educate visitors and locals on the evolution of Destin from a small fishing village to an internationally-renown tourist destination. The museum contains over 5000 square feet of exhibits exploring early Native Americans, local fish, boats, rodeo history, and more! My personal favorite artifact is a Penn Real that used to belong to Ernest Hemingway. How cool is that?? ![98461873_2646300508952282_1355271621673222144_n](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/hs-fs/hubfs/98461873_2646300508952282_1355271621673222144_n.jpg?width=954&name=98461873_2646300508952282_1355271621673222144_n.jpg)Photo from [https://www.facebook.com/DestinHistoryandFishingMuseum/photos](https://www.facebook.com/DestinHistoryandFishingMuseum/photos)  This neat museum is open Tuesday through Saturday, from 10 AM until 4 PM. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors/military, $3 for children aged 7-college, and free for children 6 and under.  Your family will love visiting this museum! 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