Halifax Historical Museum — Attraction in Daytona Beach

The Halifax Historical Museum is housed within an old bank that has been wonderfully maintained. The museum director, Fayne, is incredibly knowledgeable about the collection within the museum and informed me that everything within it's walls has been donated by people from Ormond Beach to Ponce Inlet, keeping a good focus on local history. Do not hesitate to enter the building and learn a great deal! There is a lot of interesting history to be had, and Fayne has had an incredible share of experiences herself. She is quite the storyteller, and has her entire soul poured into the knowledge stored at the museum and sharing it with others. I look forward to my next visit to the museum in the...

I had no idea Daytona history was so interesting! I left with many fun facts and stories to share with my husband. There are some fascinating people highlighted in the museum including the first female mayor (who was also a doctor), the man behind the phrase “the real McCoy,” a millionaire with a house that took up an entire city block, and, perhaps best of all, Brownie the dog. The volunteer at the front desk was so great answering my questions and sharing his knowledge in grandfather clocks and how music was played before electricity. Every town needs a museum like this! Oh, and the building that houses the collection is gorgeous and...

Variety of different things to look at, there’s something there for everyone. The building is beautiful and full of history in itself. We went on a day when nobody else was there, the woman who showed us in was very knowledgeable and friendly, and had a heart for what she did. There’s a small gift shop area with antiques, ranging from paintings, dishes, and figurines, to small trinkets, books, and vintage postcards from all over, which in my opinion is a really cool and unique souvenir. Take at least an hour to an hour and a half to look around. Definitely recommend if you’re looking for something inexpensive and...