The best arts & culture spots in Martin County

Small museum open select days featuring military artifacts & vehicles in a WWII barracks.

From art exhibits and creative workshops to talks, concerts, and even car-centric events, Elliott Museum keeps things surprisingly fun and hands-on. Swing by this week if you want something low-fuss yet inspiring, and leave with fresh conversation starters about local history you’ll actually want to share.

From the Port St. Lucie newsletter, September 14, 2026

Let the littles run wild with curiosity at Children's Museum of the Treasure Coast, where hands-on exhibits turn Florida’s nature, health, history and recycling into play. Think kid-size town and ship, a Children’s Garden, and science moments like the Discovery Dome... rainy-day or energy-burn solved.

From the Port St. Lucie newsletter, August 25, 2026

Fresh off a restoration, the House of Refuge Museum serves immersive coastal history, from The Tempest experience that drops you into a ship’s fight for survival to new exhibits on lifesaving and Treasure Coast heritage.

From the Port St. Lucie newsletter, August 27, 2026

From tropical escapes to kids' rooms, fantasy scenes, sports, and even yacht murals, Murals By Glenn Adkins turns blank walls into custom art around Port St. Lucie with detailed, hand-painted acrylics that actually feel like South Florida. Tell him your vibe, he paints the rest.

From the Port St. Lucie newsletter, September 27, 2026

Housed in the historic Stuart Feed Store, Stuart Heritage Museum packs Americana, celebrity tidbits, and stories of Martin County neighbors and businesses into one quirky, memory-stirring space. Pop in this week to browse artifacts, then linger for their Old-Timers Social if you’re craving real-deal hometown stories.

From the Port St. Lucie newsletter, October 28, 2026