Halifax Historical Museum, Daytona Beach

About Halifax Historical Museum

The Halifax Historical Museum in Daytona Beach occupies the striking 1910 Merchants Bank building in downtown Daytona and preserves over one hundred years of local history. Visitors explore rotating exhibits that tell the story of the community through rare photographs, postcards, and historical artifacts. The museum features exhibits on Southern Rock and the Sound of Daytona, focusing on the legacy of the Allman Brothers, the Peabody Auditorium, and the Bandshell. Other exhibits examine the commercial history of Daytona Beach through displays about landmark businesses that built the city, and explore disasters that have shaped the coastal community. The museum offers guided tours and hosts programs throughout the year, including events like Teller Talk Tuesdays and Holiday HisTrees that bring the community together. A family-friendly scavenger hunt called Brownies on Beach Street follows historic Beach Street landmarks. The museum charges admission, with prices published on its website. This attraction suits anyone interested in local history, architecture, and the people and events that shaped this unique Florida destination.