The Museum of Commerce

Madeline Colón
Posted: 4/11/2020

Hello everyone! I hope you all are doing okay while we are staying indoors and can rest at your home. This next post is all about another place I have loved to visit and hope you come by and check out once we get the clearance to open up. 

The Museum of Commerce is a great visual representation of old Pensacola. A reconstructed 1890’s street, you can walk around and see anything from that period. All kinds of shops are a part of this recreation such as a toy store, hardware shop, along with other stores as well. 

If you love to see old historical buildings, what were the shopping centers back then, or you want a visual representation for your children of what life was like, this is the place to go. This location is a self-guided museum included with your admission ticket, you can go in and walk around at your own pace during visitor hours. 

There is also a trolley car that you can go inside and check out as well, and it is a great spot to take pictures in the Historic Village. People also love this because it is in the middle of our village location  and is an easy walk to everywhere else that is included with your admission ticket. Does your family have someone that’s physically handicapped? There are sidewalks on both sides of the street to use to get to this museum.

As I mentioned previously, many of our venues and buildings can used as rental spaces for local events. If you have a wedding coming up or a formal dinner for your job, this place is a popular spot to host events. Check out our website historicpensacola.org if you want further information on this. 

Most museums have just one highlight to me, but this one is a big highlight of the Historic Trust overall. I would highly encourage you to stop by as soon as we reopen.