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Our Mission 

The Gulfport Historical Society, now operating under Gulfport Arts and Heritage, preserves and celebrates Gulfport culture and history through exhibits and programs that educate and inspire the community and visiting public.


Contact Info  

727-201-8687

5301 28th Ave. S., Gulfport, Florida, 33707

New hours will be announced soon! 


Admission: Free. The Gulfport Historical Society operates the Gulfport History Museum with generous financial and moral support from the City of Gulfport. As part of our agreement with the city, we do not charge an admission fee to view our collection. We may charge admission for special events.

Things you can do at the museum include:

  • Research the history of your home
  • View our extensive photo collection
  • Research Gulfport families
  • View the current exhibit
  • Browse the Square Mullet gift shop, which includes a micro-niche Florida bookstore. We feature authors like Gary Mormino, Jack Davis, Arin Greenwood, Jon Kile, and Michael Taylor — as well as many others.
  • Enjoy a cup of coffee

We have free wifi and water and encourage people to come and learn more about Gulfport’s history. We are also a gathering place for the community, and we welcome writers, readers, or people who would just like to chat with others. The Gulfport History Museum is your space; stop by and make the most of it!  We also welcome dogs and well-behaved children.

We also welcome dogs and well-behaved children. 


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Copyright 2019 Gulfport Historical Society, Inc.  Gulfport Historical Society is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. 

A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the state.

1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352)
FloridaConsumerHelp.com

5301 28th Ave. S Gulfport, FL 33707

727-201-8687

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