Welcome To The Indian Temple Mound Museum!

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The Indian Temple Mound Museum is a historical site located in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. It opened in 1962, although the current building opened in 1972. When it first opened, it was the first municipally owned and operated museum in Florida!
The museum has, on display, over 1,000 artifacts displaying over 12,000 years of history. Aside from a large collection of Indian artifacts, the museum also has exhibits that include pieces remnant from European explorers and early settlers, as well as local pirates. This piece of preserved history is the pride and joy of Ft. Walton and the cities surrounding it and is a can’t-miss for any visiting tourists! Though the museum is small, it is very culturally rich, educational, and exciting!

History of the Museum

The Indian Temple Mound Museum opened in 1962, although the current building opened in 1972. When it first opened, it was the first municipally owned and operated museum in Florida. Over time, it has built up a display of over 1,000 artifacts detailing over 12,000 years of Indian history and heritage.
The museum is built next to an old Indian Temple Mound, where many of the artifacts on display in the museum were found. The Mound itself being an area full of culture and reminding people of those who once lived there and used the area, a museum was built there to celebrate the culture and to educate future generations about the Indians.

To-Do at the Museum

  1. Indian Temple Mound: Take a short walk on a boardwalk up the hill to see the preserved Temple Mound once used by the Indians.
  2. Museum: Step into the museum to see the artifacts left behind by those who once lived here, as well as artifacts from European travelers and early settlers.
  3. Museum Gift Shop: Bring home a souvenir from the Temple Mound’s exciting gift shop, which is full of unique and fun items!