Historic Rossetter House Museum, Melbourne

Name: Historic Rossetter House Museum
Address: 1320 Highland Ave, Melbourne, 32935-7005, United States
Telephone: +1 321-254-9855

#18 among attractions in Melbourne

Museum, History museum

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Historic Rossetter House Museum, Melbourne

Facts and practical information

The Historic Rossetter House Museum is located at 1320 Highland Avenue, Melbourne, Florida in the historic section of Eau Gallie. The museum consists of the James Wadsworth Rossetter House and Gardens, the William P. Roesch House, and the Houston Family Memorial Cemetery. The museum is owned by The Rossetter House Foundation, Inc. and managed by the Florida Historical Society. The museum includes antiques and exhibits that explore local history. ()

Coordinates: 28°7'43"N, 80°37'34"W

Address

1320 Highland AvePineapple DistrictMelbourne 32935-7005 United States

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+1 321-254-9855

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Historic Rossetter House Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Foosaner Art Museum, Ballard Park, Eau Gallie Public Library, Houston Pioneer Cemetery.

~1370 ftN
Museum, Art gallery, Art museum
Foosaner Art Museum, Melbourne
7 min walk • The Foosaner Art Museum, formerly the Brevard Art Museum, was located along the Indian River in the Eau Gallie Arts District, 1463 Highland Avenue, Melbourne, Florida.
0.5 miS
Park
Ballard Park, Melbourne
12 min walk • Ballard Park is a public park located at 924 Thomas Barbour Drive, Melbourne, Florida and is situated on the Indian River Lagoon and the Eau Gallie River in what was historically Eau Gallie, FL.
~1280 ftN
Library
Eau Gallie Public Library, Melbourne
7 min walk • The Eau Gallie Public Library was founded in 1898, making it the second oldest library in the Brevard County Library System, Florida, United States. The founders initially established the library in the Eau Gallie Post Office.
~230 ftS
Cemetery
Houston Pioneer Cemetery, Melbourne
2 min walk • The Houston Pioneer Cemetery is a historic cemetery in Eau Gallie, Florida. It is located within Rossetter Park off Highland Avenue between Oak Street and Shady Lane near the James Wadsworth Rossetter House.
0.6 miNE
Bridge
Eau Gallie Causeway, Melbourne
15 min walk • The Eau Gallie Causeway connects Eau Gallie, Florida, with SR A1A near Indian Harbour Beach, across the Indian River Lagoon. Located entirely within the Melbourne city limits, the causeway consists of a main bridge crossing over the Intracoastal Waterway and a relief bridge.
~160 ftSE
Park
Rossetter Park, Melbourne
1 min walk • Rossetter Park is a public park located on the East side of Highland Avenue between Oak Street and Shady Lane in Eau Gallie, Florida. The park contains the Houston Pioneer Cemetery. The park also contains several grand old live oaks festooned with hanging moss.
~1620 ftW
City, Neighbourhood
Eau Gallie, Melbourne
8 min walk • Eau Gallie is a section of the city of Melbourne, Florida, located on the city's northern side. It was an independent city in Brevard County from 1860 until 1969. That year residents of Eau Gallie and Melbourne voted to merge their governments. A subsequent vote resulted in the combined jurisdiction being named Melbourne.
~1390 ftW
Neighbourhood
Eau Gallie Historic District, Melbourne
7 min walk • The Eau Gallie Historic District is a historic district in Eau Gallie, Florida. It contains several old buildings. It also contains the Eau Gallie Arts District.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Historic Rossetter House Museum open?

Historic Rossetter House Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 11 am - 4 pm
Thursday 11 am - 4 pm
Friday 11 am - 4 pm
Saturday 11 am - 4 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Historic Rossetter House Museum?

Nearby attractions include Rossetter Park, Melbourne (1 min walk), Houston Pioneer Cemetery, Melbourne (2 min walk), Eau Gallie Public Library, Melbourne (7 min walk), Foosaner Art Museum, Melbourne (7 min walk).

How to get to Historic Rossetter House Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Historic Rossetter House Museum:

Bus

North Harbor City Boulevard / Ballard Drive • Lines: 1 (22 min walk)
Pineapple Avenue / Masterson Street • Lines: 1 (24 min walk)