I love history and going to museums and this one is one of the best I've been to. Started coming…read morehere years ago on my first trip to this area and have been a big supporter ever since. Their car collection is really cool, especially and how they manage it with the automated machine. A perfect way to spend some time outside of the beach when you're in the Stuart area.

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.

A fun and informative look back on the history of Stuart and Jenson Beach. I particularly loved…read morethe photos and books on Trapper Nelson. Enthusiastic tour guides greet you and lead you through the exhibits. There are photos, maps, and realia that explore local history. There is a free coffee every week for seniors.

This is a very interesting free museum all about the city and the area. Although it is free to…read morevisit, donations are greatly appreciated, and we made sure to contribute. There is parking right out front. Housed in a historic building -- one of the oldest in town -- there are several rooms filled to the brim with artifacts, articles, books, pictures, and antiques. It's a self-guided visit, but they are happy to answer any questions should you have them. Frankly, there was so much "stuff" that it was a bit overwhelming. We definitely didn't see everything. Nor at times did we know where to look first. The items are organized by age and by category. You'll see some of the info regarding the area receiving telephones and actual time cards of the gals who worked for the telephone exchange. A typical kitchen of the age. A room with all the government employees. Lists of mayors and other politicians along with their pictures from the time of the city's/county's founding. There's a grouping about the Sherriff's and the local police force with lists of all the police chiefs, a group about the school, and the businesses in the area, etc. etc... All have photos and memorabilia. There's a brief video in one corner that I recommend seeing. It's on a loop so it's easy and short to watch. If you have time, do stop by. This is the kind of place that locals should definitely see, but that visitors would enjoy as well. And a place you could return to over and over again and not absorb all of the details. My only wish is that we'd had a tour guide to give us a bit more context and information.

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.