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

History Museums

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.

National Naval Aviation Museum
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 Museum of History
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.

The Pensacola Children's Museum

History-Related Activities

Colonial Archaeological Trail

Follow these open-air archeology exhibits highlighting Pensacola's colonial past.

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Venture Out to Historic Parks & Trails

Statues, fountains, courtyards, swings, a big lagoon - there are plenty of ways to soak up the sun and a little history.

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Alger-Sullivan Historic District

Explore the early twentieth-century sawmill town of Century. The museums include The Leach House, Boxcar Museum and a Post Office Museum.

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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!

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