Historic Cocoa Village has a number of great antique and vintage shops. During a visit I was able…read moreto stop in and browse the Stone Street Apothecary and Antique Marketplace near Taylor Park. Stone Street Apothecary has a little bit of everything, furniture, household goods, collectibles, accessories, and so much more. Some of the things that caught my eye was a gorgeous patchwork bag ($28), salt and pepper shakers ($7.99), unusual lamps, a set of Campbell's kids spice jars, vintage Pyrex bowls, teacups, a Lenox vase ($15), and Le Creuset cookware (marked down to $95). Prices seemed very reasonable and the friendly staff let me know that they were available for help or to check prices. There are so many little treasures everywhere. If you know your antiques and collectibles, you are sure to score a deal.

This is the best antique store I've found in Central Florida! I absolutely love the selection of…read moreold books, postcards, and other antique paper items. The pricing is also super good, especially since most antique shops I've found tend to be more expensive. I will definitely be returning to this store!! 10/10 recommend

Wicked Papers has a great selection of scrapbooking, journaling, and crafting supplies. If you…read morecan't find what you need, the staff offers to do special orders for you. There's monthly crops and classes and clubs too. Prices are reasonable, and everyone is welcoming and helpful, whether you're a regular or a newcomer.

This is a great place to work on a scrapbook, journal, make cards, etc. they carry a GREAT LINE of…read moreembellishments "49 & Market" Lots of clubs & opportunities for fun. The staff is friendly. The location is small. It is spotlessly clean. I wish I lived closer!

**OVERALL REVIEW**…read more Last year when my friends and I went on the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse, Museums, and Launchpads Tour, Sands Space History Center - which I will shorthand simply to "Sands" for the remainder of this review - was supposed to be the first location on said tour. Unfortunately at the time, Sands was closed for renovation. Now many months later, I get the chance to return to Sands to see what I missed. For a history museum that is free to the public, this is one of the better space museums to check out. I will be the one to admit the amount of displays of actual artifacts and periphenalia from space history is "limited" compared to other museums in the area, but it surely delivers on history. If you like to read, learning the history of a particular set of NASA and space history, which I will explain further in the review, as well as enjoy a live presentation and Q&A with current astronaunts, Sands is definitely the museum worth going to. Did I mention Sands is free to the public? Though an address is provided, it is best to detail how to get to Sands as you'll be exiting from SR-528 onto the road leading to the private military base. This is correct, and you'll almost drive up to the military base gate, but instead you'll be turning into the last public section which happens to be where Sands is. The Navajo Rocket should be a giveaway as where to turn. Upon arriving at a trio of buildings, the updated Sands is a blue building with a mural of an astronaut on it. Entering the double doors, you'll first be in the lobby where the front service desk and restrooms are. There are plenty of pamphlets detailing what you'll see in Sands as well as many other museums, not just in the space industry, but along the Space Coast. The restrooms are also located here. There are two parts about Sands that need to be detailed. The first is the "museum display" part located along the walls. Sands concentrates on the 41 launch complexes (LC) that NASA used starting with, of course, LC-1 and 2. LC-1 is the oldest complex in which it launched the very first shuttles and rockets. Going clockwise around the wall, the latter LCs will have information on how they contributed to the space industry such as what shuttles and/or rockets they launched. Some even have artifacts to view, too, as their tags explain their relationship to the LC. As mentioned earlier, there are 41 LCs and they have information spanning all four walls of the large assembly-like room. Speaking of assembly, the middle of the room is setup like an auditorium with chairs lined into rows. At times, astronauts and other imporant space figures will come by and speak, sometimes giving a more personal hands-on insight to past LC events or telling stories of their own adventues during their active tenure. Finally, there is a small gift shop on the southside of the building. It has numerous souvenirs for patrons to buy such as stickers, magnets, clothing, puzzles, and more. This is actually a lot, and I mean A LOT, for a museum that doesn't cost anything to enter to provide. On a sidenote, Sands is also part of the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse and Space Tour, primarily as the first and last stops of said tour. And for the kids, there is a scavenger hunt they can partake in, or if they want a more dynamic approach on learning, there is a touchscreen kiosk complete with interactive displays to even keep kids with ADD and/or ADHD entertained. Ultimately, I am giving Sands a perfect five-out-of-five star rating for its review. Just so much to learn, so much to experience, and all for free, I am definitely recommending Sands to anyone who asks about it.

Having grown up with Dad working in the early space industry/Cape Canaveral, I thought this little…read morecampy, community space history center was amazing. The volunteer there that led our tour was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the space program. it turns out he and I grew up three years apart and not too many miles apart. we reminisced over when Ron Jon's was a small little bikini shop in Cocoa Beach. ( if you don't know it, it covers three city blocks now.) They had a scavenger hunt for the kids, and they were happy to explain all of the memorabilia in the small, but authentic history center. This is a must see for the old timers; I consider myself one of them since I grew up in the 60s with my dad involved at the Cape. I'm not sure if this center would have much meaning to the younger kids, but we enjoyed it immensely. Even my son and his early 40s thought it was amazing. and it's free :-)

This art gallery is so cute. Amazing artwork from 30+ local arts. Check it out. There is a piano…read moreyou can play or get creative on the drawing bar (they actually use the drawn on paper as gift wrap (so creative). Met the namesake artist and she is so kind. Don't sleep on walking around to the back and taking a fun picture in front of the fun mural on the back outside wall. They have beautiful artwork for sell and some cute gifts to take that are reasonably priced. Highly recommend. They even offer art camps.

The Carolyn Seiler Studios is one of the most fun galleries you will ever visit. The art within the…read moregallery is awesome. The owner is one of the most talented and personable people you will ever meet. You will not be disappointed. The Carolyn Seiler Studios is a must see and experience in Florida.

A cute boutique that sells Ocean style gifts. Turtles ,Mermaid , Octopus lots of variety. Great…read moreprices too!

Fun place to stop and by a gift for a girlfriend or a coastal souvenir! Friendly women in all of…read morethese shops. There are three along the Space Coast that we have had the pleasure of visiting!

What a good name for the location. I went in on a Saturday when they just opened. Pretty quiet but…read moreI saw some cool pieces here. Too bad just traveling so I cannot stock up‍

My sister and I have been to thrift/vintage/consignment stores all over the south and this is…read moreundoubtedly our favourite. You walk in through the "Rocket City Retro" doors (which house a very nice mid century modern store at the back) and go to the right for the Astronaut's Wife. They have many stunning quality clothes (especially dresses) within a well organized and cool store. I purchased white leather cowboy boots (which I'd been looking for forever!) and three dresses for New Years. The owner was kind and did not bother us while we were browsing. Great selection, reasonable prices, and a great name!

I love a history museum, especially one that's free, and the Brevard Museum of History and Natural…read moreScience checks both boxes. With more than 3,000 fascinating artifacts in its permanent collection, there's so much to learn and explore. The Brevard Museum, Inc. was formed in 1969. The museum is currently operated by the City of Cocoa in a building tucked away in the quiet College Green Estates housing subdivision. If you didn't know it was there, you could easily drive right past it. The museum has two wings to explore. One focuses on Florida's natural history, featuring Ice Age fossils, including a giant ground sloth and mastodon, along with exhibits that recreate life in 1800's Florida. The other wing traces the region's human history, beginning with indigenous people, the Spanish colonization of Florida, and continuing through pioneer life, before ending with the Space Age. Exhibits cover a wide range of topics, including Florida's Indigenous peoples, Ice Age and modern wildlife, early Brevard settlers, Spanish ships, the citrus and turpentine industries, Flagler's railway, space exploration, arrowheads, artifacts from the Seminole, Miccosukee, and Ais peoples, shells, and casts of prehistoric and modern animal fossils. The Albert and Grace Taylor exhibit displays the personal effects of pioneers Albert and Grace Taylor. Grace Webster Taylor was a resident of the City of Cocoa, who passed away on December 27, 1945. There are also replicas of a one-room schoolhouse, a general store, and the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse. The exhibit that fascinated me most was about the Windover archaeological site. In 1982, a bulldozer excavating a pond for a new housing development uncovered several human skulls. Archaeologists soon determined that the remains belonged to an ancient Indigenous community that had lived in the area approximately 7,000 to 8,000 years ago. Over time, researchers recovered the remains of 168 individuals from the peat at the bottom of the pond. The peat created remarkable preservation conditions, protecting not only the skeletons but also soft tissues, including some brain tissue. Research conducted by Florida State University revealed a wealth of information about Florida's earliest inhabitants. Textiles recovered from the burials provided rare insights into ancient weaving techniques, while preserved stomach contents offered valuable clues about their diet. The museum exhibit displays a preserved skeleton, a bust of the "Windover Woman," and a recreation of the unique wet archaeological excavation. Unlike many local history museums I visit, this one has activities for kids making it more family friendly. There is a Discovery Room designed for children, where there are toys and a rocket capsule they can climb into along with other hands-on activities to enjoy. Behind the museum is a nature preserve and the Johnnie Johnson Nature Trails. The winding network of paved and natural-surface trails meanders through 22 acres of native Florida upland and wetland ecosystems surrounding Clear Lake, making it a fun way to extend a visit. There is so much local history packed into this small, free museum. The exhibits on archaeology, Florida history, natural science, and the Space Age are interesting for all ages. This is a wonderful budget friendly activity outside of the typical tourist destinations.

Overall Rating: 3.5 Atmosphere: 3.5| Price Per Artifact: 5.0…read more Cool little museum, especially considering it's completely free. There are some genuinely interesting artifacts and exhibits, although the place could definitely use an infusion of newer, more up-to-date material. The strangest part is that they don't even accept donations. Apparently, ever since the city bought the museum, they're unable to accept money at all. So admission is free, but visitors can't even contribute a few dollars to help them update or add exhibits. Overall, it's a cool museum and worth checking out, especially for free. There's just a lot of untapped potential, and with a little investment, it could be much better.

This is an amazing gallery. The people are great and the art is varied and beautiful. Whether…read morelooking for a small gift or a large one, you are sure to find it here.

what an amazing place! you really need to go visit this magical gallery! It's one of the best…read moregalleries I've ever seen and been in! Go see it for yourself! The energy inside is incredible!