The House of Refuge Museum, Florida, United States
4.5 (264 reviews) Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Ranking #2 in Stuart Speciality Museums
Very interesting museum and great views of the water
Step back in time to the turn of the century with a visit to the House of Refuge Museum at Gilbert’s Bar. Built as one of ten along the east coast of Florida, it is the oldest structure in Martin County and is the only remaining House of Refuge. Want to visit the wreck of the Georges Valentine? Only 100 yards from shore, you can walk from the House of Refuge and snorkel or dive the wreck. Looking for the ideal Beach Wedding or an Ocean side Event? We can make it happen! Select your many options below and DISCOVER WHAT POSSIBILITIES AWAIT YOU!
Address
301 SE Macarthur Blvd, Stuart, FL 34996-4908
Mobile
Website
http://www.houseofrefugefl.org/
Working hours
Monday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday : 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Saturday, May 11, 2024, 9:57
User Ratings
4.5 based on (264 reviews)
Reviews
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5SALeeReview 5:00 PM Apr 10, 2021
Interesting
I recommend this museum, which is really more of a house and surrounding area on the beach, because it is the actual house that was there (not a replica) and the history of shipwrecks is very interesting. I will say it will only take about an hour to go through, but you can get a ticket that allows admission to this museum and the Elliot Museum, which is a good deal and would take up 1/2 a day if you do both back to back. They are within 10 minutes drive from each other.
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4carpediemejc 5:00 PM Jul 14, 2021
Unique and interesting!
This unique museum is actually located on Hutchinson Island, which is about a 15 minute drive from Stuart. It is a small property that will only take about an hour for you to see. But, it's very unusual and interesting and is a great way to kill an hour. There is a combination ticket that you can buy for $18 that will also give you access to the Elliott Museum, which is a mile away. Unfortunately, on the day I visited, the docents were busy with a summer camp field trip so I had to take the self-guided tour. However, the signage on the outside of the property was excellent. It was informative and interesting. There were originally 10 of these houses built and this is the only one left. The idea of a formal program along the coast to assist shipwreck survivors is not something you will learn about anywhere else and it is really fascinating. There are old photos, artifacts that have been found, log books and other items to see. The actual house has been restored on the first floor. This allows visitors to see what the living conditions were like for the "keepers" who ran the houses. I would definitely recommend this place. Tip: There is very little parking. So, either go early when they first open to snag a space, or be willing to park at a beach parking area down the road and walk up to the museum.
