Explore 450 Years of History
Consider yourself a history buff? Do you revel in the smallest battle details? Maybe you know your Navy Hellcat from its brother Bearcat and Wildcat. Or it might be that you're simply a student of life – curious about local architecture, museums, and cultural influences.
Regardless of where your love of history falls, Pensacola offers centuries of stories and sites to explore. Select one of the options below to learn more.
Historic Sites to Visit
Fort Pickens — Gulf Islands National Seashore
1400 Fort Pickens Road Pensacola Beach, FL 32561 (850) 934-2600
Fort Barrancas (Gulf Islands National Seashore)
3182 Taylor Rd Pensacola, FL 32508 (850) 934-2600
Naval Live Oaks — Gulf Islands National Seashore
1801 Gulf Breeze Pkwy. Gulf Breeze, FL 32561 (850) 934-2600
History Museums
Naval Aviation Museum
National Naval Aviation Museum
Experience hands-on history at the National Naval Aviation Museum located on board NAS Pensacola. See more than 4,000 artifacts and over 150 beautifully restored aircraft.
Pensacola Museum of History
Pensacola Museum of History
Historic Pensacola's flagship museum, is housed in the three-story Mediterranean Revival architecture of the former Pensacola City Hall and was built in 1907.
Pensacola Children’s Museum
The Pensacola Children's Museum
Play through Pensacola's 450-year history at this museum geared for kids, and designed to have interactive, imaginative, and educational play for all ages.
History-Related Activities
History Articles
From haunted lighthouses to five flags, find local insight and behind-the-scenes tips into all things history.
History-centric Happenings
Here are a few events that may appeal to the historian in you. Be sure to view our full calendar so you don't miss a thing!
June 2
Beer Pong Tournaments
130 East Government Street Pensacola, Florida 32502 (850) 434-6211
June 2
College Night at Seville Quarter
Downtown Pensacola 130 East Government Street Pensacola, Florida 32502 (850) 434-6211
May 27
A Frisky Stop — Three Hour Scenic Bay Tour with Beach Stop
Pensacola Beach 715 Pensacola Beach Blvd\r\nSabine Marina\r\nBehind Shaggy's Pensacola Beach Pensacola Beach, Florida 32561 (850) 910-0635
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May 27
Public Archaeological Shipwreck Tours
11000 University Parkway Pensacola, Florida 32514 850.595.0050 ext. 103
May 27
It Feels Good to Ride a Segway Tour!
Downtown Pensacola 18 E. Garden Street Pensacola, Florida 32502 (850) 417-9292
May 27
A Frisky Tour — Two Hour Scenic Bay Dolphin Tour
Pensacola Beach 715 Pensacola Beach Blvd\r\nSabine Marina\r\nBehind Shaggy's Pensacola Beach Pensacola Beach, Florida 32561 (850) 910-0635
May 27
Lighthouse and Naval Aviation Museum Tours
Downtown Pensacola 610 N. Spring Street Pensacola, Florida 32501 (850) 466-5220
May 27
Cruise the bay for the day 6 hour pontoon rental
Pensacola Beach 715 Pensacola Beach Blvd\r\nSabine Marina\r\nBehind the Frisky Dolphin Pensacola Beach, Florida 32561 (850) 910-0635
May 27
Google Earth Virtual Tour of Historical North Hill
501 N Palafox St, Pensacola, FL 32501 Pensacola , Florida 32501 .
May 27
A Frisky Sunset Scenic Bay Dolphin Tour
Pensacola Beach 715 Pensacola Beach Blvd\r\nSabine Marina\r\nBehind the Frisky Dolphin Pensacola Beach, Florida 32561 (850) 910-0635
May 27
Bottle Shop Wine Tasting
Downtown Pensacola 118 S Baylen St Pensacola, Florida 32502 (850) 476-3890
May 27
Onto the Canvas Paint and Sip Class
Uptown Pensacola 5100 N 9th Avenue Suite E537 Pensacola, Florida 32504 (850) 696-2916
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