Take a look around our web home to get a sample of what we're all about! Whether you're a "local" looking for updated information about musum activities, or someone planning a trip to the area, we hope you'll enjoy your electronic visit.
Please stop by the museum in the beautiful and quaint town of Indian Rocks Beach, Florida when you're in the area.
Come to our spring luncheon - Saturday, April 5, at Noon
Join us at the museum for our traditional potluck luncheon, known for good fellowship and great food... and an interesting talk!
Bob Griffin will be previewing his upcoming book on 'Names of Cities in Florida,' with a talk focused mainly on Pinellas County cities. Lots of fun facts and fascinating tales.
All are welcome! Just bring a dish to share. Beverages and eating utensils are provided. Click here for a flyer with more information.
Come and See our new Shifting Sands exhibit!
Announcing a new exhibit at the museum:
Stop by the museum to see a beautiful, informative audio/visual exhibit telling the intriguing story of how nature and man have redefined our barrier islands over the years.
Historical content is by RB. Johnson, who worked with local cinematographer Phil Hanna to create this memorable exhibit.
Open Wednesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
About those historical markers...
You may have encountered some of the historical markers that have been placed around town over the past few years. The intent is to help passers-by learn about the places that are significant in our local history.
The historical markers project is a joint effort of the historical society and civic group Action2000 (A2K).
Currently there are 12 signs, some celebrating historical places that still exist, and, sadly, some are sites that contain only memories of landmarks from the past. Click here for a map showing the locations.
Check out the A2K website for more information on the markers. (This is different from the cellphone Historic Walking Tour of the downtown area.)
Historic Walking Tour
Come discover the history and stories of Indian Rocks Beach! “Walk Indian Rocks Beach” is a free self-guided audio app designed to be downloaded to a smart phone or tablet.
The app will take you on a narrated, self-guided tour of 14 stops with historical images and music. The tour takes about an hour and half and is about 2 miles. It starts and ends at the Indian Rocks Historical Museum.
Whether you’re a local or a visitor, you can experience - on your own time and pace -
the charming cottages and rich heritage that makes IRB truly special.
Travel back in time, walk in the present and discover the history and charm of Indian Rocks Beach!
Download the app from your phone’s app store or our website:
Fabulous photos available in the musuem gift shop
The gift shop at the museum has a selection of historic photos for sale. Copies are on 8" x 10" photo paper, and priced at $10 each or 3 for $20. May also be purchased as jpg scans. Click here to see the selection.
Get fabulous photos of old IRB for your home or office.
