this was a wonderful adventure for my 11 YO granddaughter who loves animals. The staff offered to…read morelet her hold a few lizards and snakes and it made her day. In addition to the animals, they have many activities that are fun and educational. The staff is friendly and helpful and always teaching.... Highly recommend.

We were on vacation and needed an activity indoors for a chilly/windy day. We went on a whim with…read moreno prior research- I didn't have high expectations of the Science Center and I was wrong. It is a small building but they have packed it with activities that seem to cover a wide age range. We went on a Monday so it was mostly small kids, but my fifth-grader spent three hours going through all the indoor and outdoor exhibits before we left for lunch. We sprang for the planetarium and it was a bit long for the small kids but mine was interested the whole time. We were impressed with the inflatable planetarium.

Here's a first class Air Force Museum that's worth some time to look around. We had 21 people stop…read moreby as part of our annual convention. We were provided a tour guide that was friendly and certainly knowledgeable. Most of the displays were in excellent condition, especially impressive as much of it is outside. It's worth a stop!

I thought this place was pretty cool. They have a ton of airplanes outside that you can walk around…read moreand look at. Really puts into perspective how massive those aircraft are. Inside you can also see what the atom bomb looks like, numerous photos, letters, and all kinds of other memorabilia. It's a very cool place. It's a little outdated, but you don't pay to go inside, so it's kind of expected. I think if you were driving by, and you see it I would have 100% recommend. I wouldn't tell anybody to drive over 30 minutes and go out of their way to see it though. The airplanes and aircraft outside was definitely the coolest part.

Wonderful local history museum housed in the original 100+ year old Mercantile building! Everything…read morefrom general store items, military, moonshine still to a real dugout canoe and much more. Includes 1800's log cabins and outbuildings in the park. There's also a genealogy research library and a Mercantile gift store with local history books, antiques, toys and more. It's open Tuesday through Friday from 10-3:30 and on the third Saturday of each month. Don't forget to take a picture of the beautiful mural on the side of the building.

Very small, but free museum. Very good for local and genealogical history. The hours suck. They…read moreclose at 3 and are closed on weekends altogether.

Whoa! This place is super cool. Lots of restored aircraft from navy and military history. Lots of…read moreinteractive exhibits, displays, and even flight simulators. With special areas featuring World War I, World War II, Korean, and the Vietnam war. Can easily spend 3-4 hours here. Great for kids and adults.

If you ever find yourself on deck down in Florida, chart a course straight for the National Naval…read moreAviation Museum at Naval Air Station Pensacola. First order of business: secure a seat in their giant-screen IMAX theater. That screen is massive one of those experiences where the engines roar, the jets scream across the sky, and you feel like you're strapped into the cockpit yourself. It's the kind of show that makes you sit up a little straighter in your seat and remember why naval aviation has always been the sharp end of the spear. Now the museum itself shipmate, this place is the real deal. Founded back in 1962 by Rear Admiral Magruder H. Tuttle, it started small with just a handful of aircraft. Today it's a full-on aviation hangar of history with more than 150 restored aircraft from the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard spread across huge exhibit bays. My son and I spent hours there, and the best part for him was getting up close with the aircraft climbing into cockpits, checking out helicopters, and seeing the machines that once launched off carrier decks into the wild blue. Top highlights include the historic Curtiss NC-4 (the first aircraft to cross the Atlantic), Blue Angels jets hanging in formation overhead, and flight simulators that let you feel like you're launching off a carrier deck. Bottom line: if you've got even a drop of saltwater in your veins or a love for aviation, this place is squared away. Bring the kids, bring your curiosity, and be prepared to spend a full day walking through the proud history of naval aviation. From one proud American to another this museum is absolutely mission ready.

This museum was just hard to get into over the years and this time we nailed it. I brought a place…read morein Fort Walton Beach about 6 years ago and I love it. I had gone by here so many times and closed or busy. This displays are spot on and the staff are all knowledgeable about the facts and displays too. We spent about 2 hours going through the museum and I think most people will enjoy the experience.

Must see for history lovers, beautiful mound and small museum. Great for kids and only takes about…read morean 1-2 hours to see it all. Cute gift shop and the attendant was so knowledgeable and friendly! Definitely worth seeing! We walked to the food trucks and donuts after!

I'm not sure why there are so many bad ratings of this place. Is it a world class place you can…read morespend an entire day? No. But will your kids have fun? Absolutely. We discovered this place as part of our ticket package to the history museum. The museum has two floors. The first floor is kind of small, but kids make the most of it. It is hands on activities related to early history of the area. The second floor has a lego room, a period school house and a pretend grocery store. Overall we spent about an hour and a half at the museum. A great way to spend a rainy day.

Such a great place to bring your toddler! We were in town visiting and looking for a place to bring…read moreour toddler and she had a blast! Different rooms for them to explore in, perfect for a rainy day.

What an amazing Christian place to visit with your children! If they love dinosaurs! It's a big…read moreplayground for children' teens and even adults good clean family oriented activities spend a Saturday and can stay overnight for free best to make reservations for a tour around on jeep 140 acres of fun and can even spend the night for free and have breakfast lunch and supper and they have a church in the park so you can go to church in the morning if you're a church member! This is really a wonderful amazing place to spend time with your children! 100 percent free! As a matter of fact! I am seriously considering about going to church There 57 miles away but so well worth it for my family and grandchildren to be around other families that are Christian based believers! Good clean family fun ! Kathleen Matthews!

We loved the openness. Parklike. You could order from several trucks and the kids had a playground…read moreto play in.

A really good museum, I can't believe I found this hidden gem and it's FREE. There is a huge anchor…read moreright next to it, perfect for pictures. You cannot miss this spot when you visit Pensacola. There is a ton of information on History of early Florida and all the excavations and artifacts found from early settlers and colonies.

From the owner: Located inside the Florida Public Archaeology Network headquarters in downtown Pensacola, the…read moreDestination Archaeology Resource Center is an archaeology museum open to the public. Inside you will learn about the amazing archaeological sites that you can visit and experience throughout the state. Our exhibits include displays about both land and underwater archaeology sites. We showcase heritage sites open to the public within the eight regions of the FPAN with traditional and interactive displays, including touchscreens, tablet computers and artifacts. Additionally, our museum hosts a variety of free exhibits, events, and programs throughout the year.

I love medical history! That said, the museum is in the original hospital which is on the second…read morefloor. Evidently, when they were actively taking patients, if there was one that could not navigate the stairs, they would go across the street to a pool hall and get a guy to carry the patient up. I love how everything was maintained and well kept. I would recommend to anyone in the area, especially if you can do stairs.

This place was so cool. Located on the square in a cute town surrounded by tons of shops and…read morerestaurants. The volunteer up front was very kind and knowledgeable. There were tons of displays and educational materials. It's a must see for anyone remotely medical or the generally curious. My dad is a retired Pharmacist and my husband and I are Registered Nurses. We really enjoyed the museum. It was so interesting to see how they did things in the "olden days". This will definitely be a permanent stop during our yearly beach vacation.