Museums & Activities

Art, history, and marine life along the Treasure Coast, from the Elliott Museum to the House of Refuge.

Culture & History on the Treasure Coast

Hutchinson Island and the surrounding Treasure Coast are home to a rich collection of museums and cultural attractions. The Elliott Museum holds vintage cars, Americana, and local history exhibits. The House of Refuge, the oldest structure in Martin County, has stood since 1876 and offers a window into Florida's maritime past. For marine life, the Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center is a short drive away.

Museums & Attractions

  • The National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum | navysealmuseum.org
    3300 N. Hwy. A1A, North Hutchinson Island, Fort Pierce, FL 34949
  • House of Refuge | hsmc-fl.com
    301 Southeast MacArthur Boulevard, Stuart, FL 34996
    The oldest structure in Martin County, dating to 1876.
  • Elliott Museum | hsmc-fl.com
    825 NE Ocean Boulevard, Stuart, FL 34996
    Vintage cars, Americana, and local history exhibits.
  • Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center | floridaocean.org
    890 NE Ocean Blvd, Stuart, FL 34996
    Interactive marine life exhibits and coastal education.
  • Manatee Education Center: (772) 466-1600 | manateeeducationcenter.org
    480 N. Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce, FL 34950
    Exhibit Hall & Vanishing Mermaid Gift Shop: (772) 429-6266

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