Stuart Attractions
Fishing and boating are popular recreational activities in and around Stuart.
At nearby Jensen Beach, over 6,000 sea turtles make a nesting journey from the ocean to the shore and back.
At nearby Jensen Beach, over 6,000 sea turtles make a nesting journey from the ocean to the shore and back.
Elliott Museum
Many inventions and patents from Sterling Elliott and son are on display at the Elliott Museum in Stuart.
Life in bygone days can be glimpsed with a visit to the Americana Wing complete with a turn of the century barber shop and ice cream parlour. Antique bicycles and vintage cars are also found within the museum. Life-size dioramas, vintage clothing and memorabilia, early inventions and baseball memorabilia bring the past to life at the Elliott Museum.
Life in bygone days can be glimpsed with a visit to the Americana Wing complete with a turn of the century barber shop and ice cream parlour. Antique bicycles and vintage cars are also found within the museum. Life-size dioramas, vintage clothing and memorabilia, early inventions and baseball memorabilia bring the past to life at the Elliott Museum.
Elliott Museum
825 NE Ocean Boulevard
Stuart, FL 34996
United States
825 NE Ocean Boulevard
Stuart, FL 34996
United States
Phone 1 (772) 225-1961
Fax 1 (772) 225-2333
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Gilbert's House of Refuge Museum
Built in 1875, the House of Refuge is the oldest structure in Martin County. Gilbert's served as a rescue center for shipwrecked sailors. Today the home displays marine artifacts and turn-of-the-20th-century lifesaving equipment and photographs.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Maritime & Yachting Museum of the Treasure Coast
The Maritime & Yachting Museum has a broad collection of nautical artifacts and vessels that provide a link to the past. The collection of traditional boat building tools, antique wooden boats, and navigator instruments allow a nostalgic look at Florida's Treasure Coast.
