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Halifax Historical Museum

252 South Beach Street, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
386 255 6976
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Ranked #16 of 69 attractions in Daytona Beach
Type: History Museums, Beaches
Most recent review
- 26 Nov 2012
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Florida
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57 reviews 57 reviews
13 attraction reviews
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 November 2012

Take 45-60 minutes and learn about the area. Lots of interesting artifacts about early life in Daytona and the area. Great for scouts and small groups too. If arranged ahead fo time the staff will really take care of you.

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South Daytona, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2012

Great details on the history of the area. They have an antique toy collection, and some world war 1 and 2 paraphanalia.

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Daytona Beach, Florida
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2012

The museum has many, many facets. Their archives of the Daytona Beach area are unparalleled. They carry books and information on all Daytona area historical subjects. There are lots of exhibits with displays and information. Perhaps my favorite is the World War II section.

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Port Orange, Florida
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 August 2012

I spent several hours in this museum and learned so much about the area. I learned about NASCAR as well as where the term of the "Real McCoy" came from, as well as so much else. The volunteer staff is so helpful. I will go back for another tour.

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Houston, Texas
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12 attraction reviews
445 helpful votes 445 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 July 2012

Daytona Beach has a rich and interesting history that would be forgotten if it were not for this gem of a museum. Set in a huge old bank building which has been preserved, the museum has collected artifacts from many periods of history in Daytona Beach. What you will learn here will surprise you. As a kid, I remember all... More

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Lakeland, FL
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

We enjoyed going through the exhibits and the short film. The docent was knowledgeable.

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Atlanta
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

We like the museum!The greadma attic is a little treasure!

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Toronto
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012

If you'd like to learn more about the history of Daytona Beach this is the place to go. The museum is housed in a gorgeous old bank building and is staffed by knowledgable friendly staff. Tons of artifacts from all periods of time covering racing and everything else. Take the time to watch the informative video. The two bank vaults... More

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Chicago
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012 via mobile

Beyond NASCAR, there were other versions of Daytona...named after Mr Day who went bankrupt and then left town. Symbolic of Florida in so many ways. Two story museum in old bank with Tiffany skylights.

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Naples, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2012

If you don't want to go to the International speedway you can still find out about the Daytona racing here. This museum has a little something about the history of the area from the time of the Indians to the present.

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