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198:, Okaloosa County Tourist Development Council, Ariel Seafoods Inc., Boshamps Seafood & Oyster House, Dewey Destin Seafood Restaurant, Harry T’s, Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, La Paz, Okaloosa County Charities Inc., Pump Out USA, Resort Quest, and SLS. In addition, the museum has individual partnerships centered around specific projects. The museum also regularly partners with the Destin Library and Destin Community Center for local events. There is a link on the official museum website that provides more information about corporate membership, forms, and fees. In addition, business members receive the following benefits for corporate memberships: an engraved company plaque, recognition in media, logo display, reduced admission prices, free use of the museum's meeting facility, a free corporate guided tour, and a tax-deductible contribution. 166:
alike. It contains exhibits depicting the history of the town and the fishing industry in relation to it. According to the museum’s official website, the exhibits “present the history of Destin and journey from a small fishing village to a major tourist attraction." Moreover, the exhibits include historic photographs, artifacts, fishing equipment, and documents of early Destin and the fishing industry. In addition, the original Destin Post Office Building is located nextdoor. The museum’s collection includes a mix of vintage photographs, antique fishing rods and reels, fish mounts and replicas, an original Pen Reel that belonged to
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non-profit organization run by a board of directors. The museum building was originally home to the Destin Library before it moved to its new location on Silbert Avenue. As one of the few key historical repositories for the city of Destin, it is a popular destination for both residents and tourists
339: 149:, at the foot of the Destin Bridge. It sits directly across the street from the Destin Community Center and down the road from the Destin Library. The house-like building is situated just off 376: 395: 39: 90: 425: 410: 420: 400: 405: 369: 174:. In terms of accreditation, the Destin History & Fishing Museum is not currently an accredited museum according to the 430: 362: 175: 83: 292: 415: 195: 181: 268: 162: 167: 146: 76: 26: 346: 194:
The museum’s annual corporate sponsors include the following businesses/organizations:
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This maritime museum was opened to the public on October 1, 2005, as a
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Destin History & Fishing Museum is located in Florida
Destin, Florida
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30°23′47″N 86°30′33″W / 30.39642°N 86.50903°W / 30.39642; -86.50903
Destin History & Fishing Museum
Destin, Florida
U.S. Highway 98
501(c)(3)
Ernest Hemingway
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