Daytona Beach Museums

(Daytona Beach, Florida - FL, USA)

Daytona Beach contains only a handful of museums, which are often very popular attractions in their own right. Generally speaking, visitors to Daytona Beach don't come to the city in search of history, culture or heritage museums, and are drawn more by the miles of sandy beaches and the thrill of the speedway.

Located on South Beach Street, the Halifax Historical Museum is a particular highlight and occupies the former Merchants Bank building, which dates back to 1910 and is now listed on the US National Register of Historic Places. Other cultural attractions in Daytona Beach include the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse and its historic displays, and the Klassix Auto Attraction, where racing memorabilia abounds.

Halifax Historical Museum

Address: 252 South Beach Street, Daytona Beach, Florida FL, USA
Tel: +1 386 255 6976
The Halifax Historical Museum's primary agenda is to educate visitors to Daytona Beach on the history of the Halifax area through a range of artifacts and exhibits. Visitors can see an extensive collection of postcards and photographs depicting among other subjects the history of auto racing in the area, while there is also a research facility providing the opportunity for personal study and investigation.
Open hours: Tuesday to Saturday - 10:00 to 16:00
Admission: charge, discounts for children

Ponce Inlet Lighthouse and Museum

Address: 4931 South Peninsula Drive, Ponce Inlet, Florida FL, 32127, USA
Tel: +1 386 761 1821
Ponce Inlet Lighthouse is the tallest lighthouse in the whole of Florida, measuring 53 meters / 175 feet. The lighthouse can be found on the outskirts of the city, around 10 miles / 16 km from the city. Built in 1887, Ponce Inlet Lighthouse also features a popular museum, with information on the history of the lighthouse itself.
Open hours: daily - 10:00 to 18:00
Admission: free

Klassix Auto Attraction

Address: 3909 West International Speedway Boulevard, Daytona Beach, Florida FL, 32118, USA
Tel: +1 386 252 3800
An attraction not to be missed by racing fans, Daytona Beach's Klassix Auto Attraction documents the history of racing and features some impressive vintage motorcycles and cars on display. Kitsch souvenirs can be picked up in the gift shop, while an obligatory soda and ice cream at the 1950s-style parlor will send you away feeling nostalgic.
Open hours: daily - 09:00 to 17:00
Admission: charge

Museum of Arts and Sciences

Address: 352 South Nova Road, Daytona Beach, Florida FL, 32114, USA
Tel: +1 386 255 0285
The Daytona Museum of Arts and Sciences is a facility offering visitors an in-depth look at the world of art, science and history. This notable attraction is home to a range of ethnic exhibits including African, Chinese and Cuban artifacts. A selection of American fine and decorative arts are also among the museum's permanent displays.
Open hours: Monday to Saturday - 10:00 to 17:00, Sunday - 11:00 to 17:00
Admission: charge, children under five free, discounts for students

New Deal Permanent Exhibit

Address: 640 Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard, Located at Bethune-Cookman College, Daytona Beach, Florida FL, 32118, USA
Tel: +1 386 255 1401
Showcasing the contributions made by President Franklin D. Roosevelt's 'Black Cabinet', this attraction will be of interest to anyone curious about Mary McLeod Bethune, a member of the cabinet. Housed in the Carl South Swisher Library, the New Deal Permanent Exhibit was established by the Smithsonian Institute.
Open hours: hours vary, call for details
Admission: charge

Rosewood Exhibit

Address: 640 Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard, Located at Bethune-Cookman College, Daytona Beach, Florida FL, 32118, USA
Tel: +1 386 255 1401
Chronicling the life of the Rosewood community from 1845 to 1923, the year of the Rosewood Massacre, this fascinating exhibit developed by the Rosewood Heritage Foundation includes photographs, documents, newspapers and personal accounts given by survivors.
Open hours: hours vary, call for details
Admission: charge

Southeast Museum of Photography

Address: Daytona Beach Community College, Building 100, 1200 International Speedway Boulevard, Daytona Beach, Florida FL, 32114-2817, USA
Tel: +1 904 254 4475
The Southeast Museum of Photography is Florida's official museum of photography and houses permanent and visiting exhibitions of photographic work by local, national and international artists.
Open hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday - 10:00 to 16:00, Tuesday - 11:00 to 19:00, Saturday and Sunday - 13:00 - 17:00
Admission: free