I remember the Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center fondly from my childhood, and it's good to see…read morethat they've expanded on their property for a nice little afternoon outing. Admission is $20 for adults, with child and military discounting. There's a lot of outdoor walking space around the main lake/lagoon where you can see the nurse sharks and sea turtles amongst the many other fish there. The weather was really nice the day we went, so we took a stroll through the nature trails. They are mostly boardwalk trails with a few covered stops with benches. The main trail is a 1 mile loop but there is also a 1/3 mile loop that is good for kids. The main trail will take you to the Indian River Lagoon for some nice storefront views! The main building has some cool artwork made of reclaimed beach litter that makes you really think about proper waste disposal. There's also a few tanks with cool fish and such to see. The entire center has a few different spaces for bathrooms that are easy to access. I'd recommend coming here for a nice day in the fresh air and sunshine to enjoy the flora and fauna of Florida!

Really nice place to understand marine life and see some. Kids would love the place. Starts off…read morewith stingray petting tank cool even if you have done it before. Then the starfish area. Each leg has something different to see and handle. Then we went inside the building and checked out the tanks and all interactive things. Walked up to 3rd for nice view of the place and back down to watch the feedings. There is talk about stingrays but no food. Next they feed the fish in the huge open air aquarium. Nurse sharks, rays, jacks, and lots more. The feeding was interesting as was the talk after about pollution and algae. Next off the green sea turtles feeding. They were having romaine lettuce. They put colored pole with a shape that each knows. They swim over bump the Pole and get fed. These had boat injuries so they would never be in the wild. Again another talk about them while they are being feed. Good for adults and great for kids. Highly recommended.

This is mainly a car museum with many older cars too view. You can see a list of cars that can be…read moreviewed on an automatic turn table, very cool to see. In other rooms are different exhibits. If you time spend a few hours. I would recommend going. The staff is very friendly.

I had an amazing experience with my toddler at this museum. It's small but has plenty of little…read morefinds waiting to be discovered. Climbing aboard "Rusty" ( the yellow bus) was my son's favorite thing to do. He truly thought he was driving it and enjoyed playing there. They have a coloring table and some things to play with for little kids to keep things interesting and enjoyable. Depending on when you visit they have different exhibits that rotate throughout the year. It was great to see all the cars they have ( just remember if you have little kids, they can take pictures but not touch the cars). Overall not a bad way to spend a few hours, go out and explore what Stuart/Jenses has to offer and not break the bank. Will come back again.

The house of refuge is one of Stuarts most historical sites! The House of Refuge near Gilbert's…read moreBar, in Stuart Florida, is the oldest structure in Martin County. It's the only remaining House of Refuge of the original ten built by the U.S. government along the Florida coast in the late 1800s to shelter shipwrecked sailors and travelers. These houses provided food, shelter, and assistance to those stranded due to storms or other maritime disasters. The Gilbert's Bar House of Refuge played a crucial role in saving lives during a time when shipwrecks were common along the treacherous Florida coastline.

My wife and I were looking for something to do with our kiddo and stumbled upon this place. We have…read moredriven by this place for years not noticing it was there. We always thought it was just an entrance to the beach but to our surprise, it was more than that. Once you park, there are a few parking spaces labeled specifically for this museum. Entrance is right next to the parking. You start at the first little house where you'll get a video about the place itself and its history before you start the tour. Once you start the tour you can visit the actual refuge house and find a collection of antiques artifacts, walks along the house while reading and learning about its history, the Georges Valentine shipwreck and Don Pedro Gilbert. You can also visit the Quarters, stroll around the garden in the back facing the street and the lagoon, snap some pictures on the benches or swing on the rocking chairs while facing the beach, enjoying the breeze and counting the ships and boats you can find. Our toddler enjoyed playing with the helm by the rocking chairs and pointing at everything he saw Behind the House of Refuge there is a nice spot to take pictures by the rocks and the beach. We witnessed a small wedding ceremony during our visit, right by the watch tower. Overall it was a great time for the 3 of us and a good way to spend our Saturday. I'm glad we found this small place and learned so much about the Hutchinson Island history.

We visited her with my niece and nephews and they had a great time with all of the exhibits! One…read moreside has many different areas, fire station, auto mechanic, Publix, veterinary office, post office, and an area with a big operation table! The other side has a big pirate ship, and areas that focus on fishing and other Florida things! Check out the outdoor space as well!

If you are in the area you must stop by with your kids. Located in a lovely high-end neighborhood…read morewith beautiful trees. When you arrive to the museum there is plenty of parking available and you will be greeted by a lot of ducks and birds by a lake. The kids had the best time. I do not live in the area but always drive up to our beach home in Vero beach this location was perfect to go to on the way up. Everytime we go to the area I will take the kids here as the first stop.

Well curated, interesting gallery, affordably priced…read more Nice people work here, as well.

I have only been fortunate enough to visit Rare Earth 2 times! It is a must visit for anyone who…read moreappreciates originals! I found the most beautiful glass Christmas Tree there! There are numerous other items I would love to purchase. The photography is first rate. Many great picture choices for framing to choose from. Just looking through the pictures online here, I saw 2 items I want! Oh, how I wish I could look through a online collection of their items! Thank you for being so classy AND so friendly. The owners truly make you feel welcome! I cannot wait to get back.

Model Trains Who…read moredoesn't love model trains? Once upon a time every kid had a set of trains hanging around the house that got dusted off for endless trips around the Christmas tree. As we got older the real diehards had rooms in their house dedicated to creating tiny worlds full of trains and this is exactly what you will find at the Treasure Coast Model Railroad in PSL. The TCMR is located in what used to be an old fire station on Becker Road and opens to the public for a few hours on Saturdays- but check their website for hours etc. I took my two littles over for a look as I always wanted to indulge in this hobby but never had the time or space for it. Upon entering you are faced with multiple landscapes with all types of trains - each section of the layout seems to be managed by one or more of the member of this club and on open house days they are all there proudly showing off their creations. The amount of detail that goes into the landscapes is sort of a lost art and I'm sure many hours are spent creating and maintaining the layouts. Trains are running, factories are making things and there are lots of little villages and vehicles to look at as you move from one section to the next. The physical layouts are roughly chest level for adults - but there provided some folding stepstools so the kids can get high enough to actually see what is going on. Definitely a great way to kill an hour for anyone who loves trains - there are a lot of details packed into those landscapes. Give it a visit when they have their open house - you will surely appreciate all the craftsmanship that goes into these types of places. Fair amount of parking behind and to the side of the building.

Awesome little set up. The scale of all the models was on the money. It was fun. I took my mother…read moreand my wife and we all enjoyed it. However, they did have a lot of staff members in a small space. I think there was 10 and it was hard to maneuver through the display.

This company is phenomenal. My daughter is 16 years old and we wanted to do something fun and…read morecreative for her 16th birthday but are living during a time where social distancing is key. We found Stilt Circus through a friend who told us that they show up to drive-by birthday parties. Meaning, the kids drive-by in their car and Stilt Circus hands out little gift bags or provides a photo opportunity if kids want it. We provided the goody bags, they provided the fun! They were amazing from the moment I called until the time they left the drive-by. The best part of all was when they walked down my neighborhood street toward my house right before the drive-by. The neighbors went crazy! Don't hesitate to call them. They will make any drive by birthday special.

Two amazing stilt walkers at our Halloween brunch yesterday! They performed with a lot of energy,…read moredanced on the music from the live band and our guests absolutely loved them. The best show ever! Thank you so much.

I was blown away by the art there - the variety, diversity, and quality. Just, WOW! If you are in…read moreStuart, check it out! The gallery also participates in a First Friday Art Walk along Colorado Ave. in the early evening I think it's like 5:30 til 8....

Clay is an amazing artist! His work is so unique and inspiring. I love that he changes his shows…read moreeach month and gives back to the community.