Well done art and exhibits. Plus something for everyone with the kids area, animals, and different…read moreactivities.

This is a wonderful place to go for free!! My 3 children loved this place. And so did I. Plenty…read moreplace to walk and look around . It's worth your time to stop by here to look .

As a frequent visitor of PCB for 20+ years, I've been eyeing Ripley's for quite some time. At…read morefirst, I wasn't interested ... especially since this is one of those staple "tourist trap" that you see almost any tourist destination. With that said, we needed an indoor activity with the kids and I gave in ... And I surprisingly enjoyed it more than my kids hahaha. I love history and the strange stuff and they have plenty of it. I enjoyed seeing one of a kind items like an actual lock of Abraham Lincoln's hair framed with a bloodied letter - strange and disturbing but quite interesting as well. I suggest to give this place a good two hours ... there's so much to see and enjoy. If you have an infant, there are certain rooms that are quite loud and startling so keep an eye out on that. There are a couple of rooms that are kid friendly (play ground and places to run), so definitely give them time to enjoy that area. All in all, it was a hit. I suggest to check it out at least once :)

It was fun for the kids, but was pricey for what it is. It was good for one time but wouldn't pay…read moreto go again.

Shame they are closed...hope they re-open !!I It was…read moreinteresting place. Seems like they had a lot of damage !

These folks were great. Our well behaved dog was welcome and was also invited to take any of the…read moreboat trips if we so chose. The museum was interesting and one could speak with the folks and instructor working on the kayak building project which was of great interest to my boat building spouse. No admission fee but donations appreciated.

Great little museum with a ton of actual equipment from WW1&2. Some stuff from more recent wars…read morealso, but the main focus is WWII. They trained soldiers at the beach here to prepare them for D Day invasions. A great tribute to the brave men and women who sacrificed so much for our freedoms. The Battle of Hurtgen Forest and Battle of the Bulge Exhibit was really good. Great location across from the water.

This is a small museum that tells the story of the area and Camp Gordon Johnson during World War 2…read more Camp Gordon Johnson was there for amphibious training. It was only open 1942 to 1946. The military museum also honors all of the other wars the US was in. We were there for about 1 hr. There was a DUKW landing craft on display. While we were there, some very enthusiastic visitors came inside. It is worth a stop if in the area. The only down side when we were there was the attendant at the desk had the personality of a good rock. Didn't even say hello, and surely no explanation of the museum.

While traveling I always seek out these historic light houses, although operationally I'm sure…read moretechnology has left this one behind but it still represent an important part of our past. This is a beautiful example of navigational history preserved for future generations to see - I didn't climb or tour this towering structure but admired it from the grounds surrounding it. It's definitely worth a few minutes of your time since it's just a few blocks off Hwy. 98...

Totally worth the cost of climbing. The stairs inside are narrow and at one heck of an angle as you…read morereach the top. Only one person may clear the staircase at a time, yeah, it's that close as you spiral up. Once at the top, the view and wind are spectacular. Climb is 5 dollars. The keeper's house has been renovated and is a fantastic walk through history. Staff was knowledgeable and kind. It's not the tallest lighthouse nor the original but the information about it is wonderful. Tons of parking. The gift shop is really nice.

Needs updated and all exhibits refreshed. Shopping cart or more baskets at the "store". Overall fun…read moreand kids enjoy it. It just looks a bit sad. The video game has been out of order too long. Keeping items stocked would help.

Disappointed sums it up…read more This place looks like time has gotten the better of it, and that happened some time ago. In the outside area, the "exhibits"(?) to the left were all closed off - the woodcutting house, and the wheelhouse. They all look like an accident waiting to happen if an unsupervised kid were to go wandering around there. The inside is a little more put together in terms of hands-on things for little ones to interact with. And I'll admit, our 3 year old did enjoy himself. I've just been to similar places like this one around the state, and they have been much more polished and far better maintained than this is. No staff walk around to pick up after kids, for example in the pretend shopping / grocery store area. One in St. Pete is well "policed" with workers picking up after kids, so each one gets to experience it fully, and not a ram-shackled mess. That seems like a minor issue, since we picked up for our child, and he enjoyed it still - but a simple thing like creating a job for somebody improves the experience for visitors. Overall, I wouldn't be in any great hurry to return. I'm not sure how much replay value there is for an infant - probably more than a single trip to be fair, but the neglected feel of the place puts me off. It just seems lazy and half-hearted. Which is a real shame, because there's no equivalent in the area, and it's a fantastic idea to stimulate little minds, and get hands-on experiences and exposure to science and math in a playful and fun way. Hopefully they will step up their game and live up to the potential the place really has, instead of just skating by on the bare minimum of effort.

The museum is currently closed but the state park itself is open and available for a nice walk…read morearound, which I did. Inside the museum, when it reopens, you'll be able to see the history of this remarkable physician who theorized the refrigeration would be a possible treatment for some illnesses including yellow fever. A replica of the ice-making machine that he invented is on display. As for the park, there are a number of picnic areas amongst the trees and sidewalk paths that provide access to Dr. Gorrie's gravesite and the museum. Street parking and a parking lot are available. [Review 14676 overall, 176 of 2021, number 1241 in Florida.]

Gorrie Museum is part of the Florida State Parks network. It's a small museum dedicated to the…read morehistory of John Gorrie. It takes about 10-30 minutes to walk through and check it. Not a place I would go out of my way to see but if you are in the area, a John Gorrie buff, or on a quest to visit all 168 Florida state parks (me), it's worth the trip.

Lots of history and beautiful grounds. There are quite a bit of stairs for anyone who might be…read morechallenged with that. Beautiful views from the top. Small gift shop but you can get your passport stamped since it's apart of a national park.

You can't get there, unless you're military! Very frustrating there's no information to indicate…read morethat on the website or elsewhere. Skip it!

The lady at the gift shop was kind and the climb wasn't terrible at all! It goes by super fast and…read moreit's not too hot in there. The view is gorgeous and panoramic- you can see the beach and the intracoastal coming onto the island. Very fun activity to do while visiting!

Great quick stop, does not require a ton of time. Right in the heart of the area, easy to park and…read morevisit. Lots of restaurants and shops to see within a short stroll. Gift shop was nice.