We are not fishermen but enjoyed this museum in beautiful Sebastian Inlet State Park. The museum is small and very informative about the development of the inlet and fishing in the Indian River. The State Park is interesting even if you don't fish. You can walk out onto the jetty for gorgeous views and to watch the fisherman reel in their catch. It is a pretty place.
The museum tour is best combined with a deliberate activity at the Inlet--fishing or swimming. An $8 entrance fee needs to be paid to get into the park and the museum is inside the park. Watch the video. It tells the story or the 1994 net ban, which altered the dazzling Sebastian riverfront forever. The waterline on the river was before that time lined with wooden fishhouses and a way of life centered around them. Displays feature authentic fishing gear and artifacts. Likely more will be donated over the years by those who remember happier times. The Inlet offers one of central Florida's premier fishing spots and is open 24/7.
It was a surprise to find a museum in the State Park, south side of bridge. The admission is free after you pay the park entrance free. It has a lot of old fishing equipment and was showing a film about the history of Sebastian. The staff is friendly and helpful. Ranger Terry O'Toole is a wealth of information. He is very entertaining and made our visit even more special. The timeline of the building of the Inlet and its history impressed all of us. This is worth the stop and the view spectacular.
took five of my grandkids to the museum and they had a great time. Staff is kid friendly and helpful. They handed each child several books that show different Florida fish which they later could color. Had a great time.
Didn't think the price of $8 (park entry fee) to get into the museum was worth the cost to walk around for a few minutes unless I had been a really avid fisherman. Folks at the museum were pleasant, though. Tidbit: Go to historical McLarty Museum on A1A nearby for $2 instead.
Perfect for the 6 year old! Many hands on activities and a little historical movie for the Ole mom! Gives a nice history about the area without feeling stuck inside all day. Free! Give a few bucks to help out. Will be closed for updating in October for a few weeks. Worth a pop in, and it's air conditioned! Nice people inside, knew their stuff!
The museum is free but there is an $8.00 fee to use the park. If you are spending the day, It is a good deal. there is swimming on the Bravard side of the Inlet and a fishing pier. Camp sites are available on the Indian River Side of the inlet. The park rangers are very informative and make one want to grab a rod and some bate and take off,
This was a neat museum. There was a net casting program going on so we missed some of the museum but it has a nice gift shop and the displays are really nice.
If you're already in Sebastian Inlet State Park, do not miss this free attraction. The museum does an excellent job telling the history of the area and the Inlet in particular. The volunteer docent was very informative and great with the kids. Most of the shell collection on display is his. Nice little gift shop too.
Nice place, nice gift shop but very little. GIves some interesting history of the inlet and area and old photos of fishing history in the area, but it was very small.