Last updated: 2025-04-22
Fort Pierce’s indoor attractions offer a perfect escape from Florida’s unpredictable weather, showcasing the Treasure Coast’s rich cultural heritage through museums and performance spaces that capture the region’s artistic spirit and historical depth.
From the historic Sunrise Theatre to art galleries celebrating local legends like A.E. Backus, these venues provide immersive experiences that connect visitors with the unique character of St. Lucie County’s vibrant community.
Discover Fort Pierce’s hidden indoor treasures now!
Featured Indoor Activities in Fort Pierce
- Sunrise Theatre
- A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery
- Elliott Museum (Stuart)
- Aviation Museum at the Vero Beach Regional Airport (Vero Beach)
- Sebastian Inlet State Park (McLarty Treasure Museum) (Melbourne Beach)
- A.E. 'Bean' Backus Waterfront Gallery
A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery
What to Expect
Nation's largest public exhibition of A.E. Backus artwork
Description
The A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery showcases Florida's artistic heritage, featuring the nation's largest collection of A.E. Backus original paintings. Visitors explore comprehensive exhibits highlighting Florida Highwaymen artists and rotating contemporary art displays in a recently expanded museum space.
Where: Fort Pierce | More Info: A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery
A.E. 'Bean' Backus Waterfront Gallery
What to Expect
Comprehensive collection of A.E. Backus Florida landscape paintings
Description
A museum showcasing the artwork of Florida native A.E. 'Bean' Backus, featuring original paintings that capture Florida's vanishing landscapes. The gallery displays Backus originals and Florida Highwaymen paintings, with changing fine art exhibits that highlight the region's artistic heritage.
Where: Fort Pierce | More Info: A.E. 'Bean' Backus Waterfront Gallery
Aviation Museum at the Vero Beach Regional Airport (Vero Beach)
What to Expect
World War II naval aviation training history preservation
Description
The Vero Beach Museum of Aviation preserves the rich military aviation history of NAS Vero Beach, showcasing World War II pilot training experiences. Visitors can explore exhibits highlighting naval and Marine aviator training, featuring aircraft types like F6F Hellcat and F4F Wildcat, and learn about the strategic importance of local military aviation during the 1940s.
Where: Vero Beach | More Info: Aviation Museum at the Vero Beach Regional Airport
Elliott Museum (Stuart)
What to Expect
Comprehensive tribute to inventor Sterling Elliott's technological innovations
Description
The Elliott Museum showcases an impressive collection of vintage cars, baseball memorabilia, and local history exhibits. Highlighting the innovative legacy of inventor Sterling Elliott, the museum features unique displays including early bicycles, addressing machines, and automotive inventions that revolutionized transportation technology.
Where: Stuart | More Info: Elliott Museum
Sebastian Inlet State Park (McLarty Treasure Museum) (Melbourne Beach)
What to Expect
Original shipwreck survivor campsite location
Description
The McLarty Treasure Museum chronicles the dramatic history of the 1715 Spanish Fleet shipwrecks at Sebastian Inlet. Located on the original campsite of survivors and salvagers, the museum displays authentic artifacts and provides comprehensive insights into the Treasure Coast's maritime heritage through engaging exhibits and educational displays.
Where: Melbourne Beach | More Info: Sebastian Inlet State Park (McLarty Treasure Museum)
Sunrise Theatre
What to Expect
Restored historic theater in downtown Fort Pierce
Description
Historic downtown Fort Pierce theater offering diverse performing arts experiences across two venues: a 1,200-seat Mainstage and a 210-seat Black Box Theatre. Presents national touring Broadway shows, musical acts, comedy performances, ballet, opera, country, and classic rock performances in an intimate, beautifully restored setting.
Where: Fort Pierce | More Info: Sunrise Theatre
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