Smithsonian Day - Carrabelle History Museum

Back by popular demand all three of Carrabelle’s wonderful museums will open their doors free of charge on Saturday, September 21, 2019, 10 am – 5 pm as part of Smithsonian magazine’s 15th annual Museum Day. This national celebration honors museums that follow the example of the Smithsonian with free admission. In salute to this day, Carrabelle History Museum, Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum, and Crooked River Lighthouse Museum will have special activities and exhibits.

The Carrabelle History Museum will be introducing a brand new, fun Museum Scavenger Hunt this day (for bragging rights only.)  ​ Not only does it help children and adults alike notice some unusual details, it also boosts the fun as visitors learn more about the museum and displays. The basic idea is that guests get clues to find certain objects in the museum – for example, a picture or description of the item and a general location. To prove that they found the item, visitors answer a simple question about that exhibit. It’s a unique way to discover more about the museum and a great opportunity to closely examine some displays that may have been passed by. From Native American pottery to the “Queen Mary of Carrabelle”, from enormous sharks to the World’s Smallest Police Station come discover something new (or old).

In observance of this year’s Museum Day theme, “Year of Music”, the Carrabelle History Museum will be featuring nostalgic and folk music as well as several musical instruments from its collection. From Will McLean’s folk classic, “Tate’s Hell” to recordings of world-class Florida Folk music to nostalgic records, the museum will be showcasing music and sound. In addition, music related artifacts will be highlighted and featured throughout the museum – from a Native American pentatonic flute, a Civil War era flute and even a drum from the Marching Band at Carrabelle High School.

The Carrabelle History Museum also features artifacts and exhibits on the Steamship “Tarpon”, the original “World’s Smallest Police Station”, Carrabelle industry and culture (seafood, logging, and gas stations), and Carrabelle families from the pioneer days to the present. The Carrabelle History Museum is located at 106 Avenue B, SE, Carrabelle, FL.