3 Museums to Explore in St. Lucie County

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St. Lucie County

St. Lucie County is a county in the U.S. state of Florida. The area was originally inhabited by the Ais tribe.

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Museums to Explore in St. Lucie County

A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery

This museum houses artwork by A. E. Backus and other Florida artists. The museum contains the largest collection of paintings by A. E. Backus, a preeminent Florida landscape painter.

Elliott Museum

Harmon Elliott built the original Elliott Museum in 1961 as a tribute to Sterling Elliott. On November 18, 1961, the Historical Society of Martin County received it. As time passed, the original building became damaged, and the spaces could no longer accommodate the museum's operation. The Elliott Museum hosts a variety of programs and lectures throughout the year. The annual Classics at the Beach car show is held every Spring and attracts a number of vintage car enthusiasts.

Navy UDT SEAL Museum

Also known as the Navy SEAL Museum, is located in St. Lucie County. It houses exhibits to inform and educate on the role of Navy Underwater Demolition Teams. The museum also preserves the history of the SEALs (the original Navy frogmen first trained outside of Fort Pierce).

Map of Museums to explore in St. Lucie County