Arts & Entertainment > Museums

The Vero Beach Museum of Art, the largest cultural arts facility of its kind on Florida�s Treasure Coast, is a precious cultural gem that is admired and appreciated by residents and tourists alike. Situated on 7 acres of Indian River County�s 26 acre Riverside Park on the east bank of the Indian River lagoon, this accredited art museum and educational institution provides cultural leadership and enrichment for the public through a wide variety of educational, studio art and humanities programs; a diversity of quality exhibitions; and the collection, preservation and presentation of important American and international works of art.

The Sebastian Area Historical Museum has exhibits on the Ais Indians, Pelican Island, Clothing, Family Life, Quilts, Fishing, Agriculture, Military, Transportation, Early Shops and Trades, book shop and research facilities.

Come view a spectacular collection of Spanish Artifacts from the Nuestra Senora de Atocha and its sister ship the Santa Margarita which sank 40 miles west of Key West and the 1715 Plate fleet which sank on Florida's east coast; all found by the world's greatest treasure hunter Mel Fisher. Monday thru Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm -- Sunday 12:00pm to 5:00pm

The Vero Heritage Center as it is now called is used for heritage and community events. It can be rented out for weddings, parties and other occasions. The Citrus Museum preserves the past with artifacts, photographs and memorabilia of the pioneers who created the world’s finest citrus.