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.

Great exhibits. Good parking. Near beach so great day trip. Something for guys, gals, and kids!read more

This is my family's go to museum! They have frequent events that are extremely interesting and fun!…read moreHighly recommended.

What a lovely, little museum. There are 3 buildings, the entrance with gift shop, a side building…read morewith video, and the house of refuge itself, all surrounded by a lovely, well kept garden. Al, the volunteer guide, was great. Gave us lots of background information, then let us free to see the museum ourselves. The displays are lovely, filled with objects and lots of history. Make sure you go to the "immersive" exhibit in the lower level. An amazing artwork.

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.

This museum is a labor of love. It is chock full of everything someone collected at some time and…read moretells many stories about the area. We were greeted warmly and let to go on our own through the rooms filled with so much stuff. I especially liked the Seminole corner, though their definition of the term Seminole is incorrect.

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.

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.

The art gallery was closed by the time we finished eating. What a shame; couldn't the see the other…read moreunique art pieces inside. The ones by the window were spectacular. A must see and maybe even buy one or two pieces if the value is there. No opinion on the service, though will be back to find out.

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.

Never hired a stilt walker before so I made sure to do my homework via Google and Yelp. The reason…read morewhy I chose Stilt Circus vs the competitors was that their amazing an elaborate inventory of costumes sold me. I wanted something really cool, unique and attention getting so I ended up choosing the metallic butterfly-like costume with huge wings. Throughout the party I personally enjoyed watching him float around and saw a lot of smiles and happy people taking pics with him. Star Child was professional and great to work with and the talent Stephen (I think that's his name) showed up early and did an awesome job. If you ever need a stilt walker with a huge selection of crazy and fun costumes this is the company to use! David

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.