Smithsonian Marine Station at Fort Pierce, Fort Pierce

#11 among attractions in Fort Pierce

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The Smithsonian Marine Station at Fort Pierce is a research center that specializes in Floridian marine ecosystems and lifeforms. The research is focused mostly on the Indian River Lagoon and also on the offshore waters of Florida's central and east coast. The first director of the station was Mary Rice, who was also instrumental in its founding. ()

Coordinates: 27°27'37"N, 80°18'41"W

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Hutchinson Island South (South Beach)Fort Pierce United States

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Smithsonian Marine Station at Fort Pierce – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sunrise Theatre, A. E. Backus Gallery & Museum, Old Fort Pierce City Hall, Boston House.

1.2 miSW
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Theater
Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce
31 min walk • The Sunrise Theatre is a historic theater in Fort Pierce, Florida. It is located at 117 South 2nd Street.
1 miSW
Art gallery, Museum, Shopping
A. E. Backus Gallery & Museum, Fort Pierce
25 min walk • The A. E. Backus Museum & Gallery is located at 500 North Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce, Florida. This museum houses artwork by A. E. Backus and other Florida artists. The museum contains the largest collection of paintings by A. E. Backus, a preeminent Florida landscape painter.
1.3 miSW
City hall
Old Fort Pierce City Hall, Fort Pierce
33 min walk • Located at 315 Avenue A, the Old Fort Pierce City Hall is a historic building in downtown Fort Pierce, Florida. Designed with both Mediterranean Revival Style and Italian Renaissance Revival elements by architect William Hatcher, the structure was built in 1925 at the peak of the Florida land boom by builder C.E. Cahow.
1.3 miSW
Historical place, Forts and castles
Boston House, Fort Pierce
33 min walk • The Boston House is a historic building in downtown Fort Pierce, Florida. It is located at 239 South Indian River Drive. On April 11, 1985, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is recognized for its unique mixture of Neo-classical and Georgian architecture. It is also recognized for its part in local history.
~940 ftW
27°27'39"N • 80°18'51"W
St. Lucie County Aquarium featuring the Smithsonian Marine Ecosystems Exhibit, Fort Pierce
5 min walk • Aquarium, Museum, Park
1 miSW
27°27'6"N • 80°19'25"W
Manatee Observation and Education Center, Fort Pierce
25 min walk • Nature and wildlife, Museum, Park
1.1 miSW
Bridge
Moores Creek Bridge, Fort Pierce
28 min walk • Moores Creek Bridge is an historic single span reinforced concrete bridge located on North 2nd Street between Avenues B and C in Fort Pierce, Florida. Including run up, it is 46 feet long.
1.3 miSW
Spanish colonial revival architecture
Arcade Building, Fort Pierce
34 min walk • Built in 1926, the Arcade Building is a historic building in downtown Fort Pierce, Florida. It is located at 101 U.S. 1, North. Built in a Spanish Colonial Revival style, when built it was the largest commercial building in Fort Pierce. On October 12, 2001, the structure was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
0.9 miSW
Museum, History museum
St. Lucie County Regional History Center, Fort Pierce
23 min walk • The St. Lucie County Regional History Center is located at 414 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce, Florida.
~970 ftW
Aquarium, Zoo
St. Lucie County Aquarium, Fort Pierce
5 min walk • St. Lucie County Aquarium is a public aquarium in Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Florida. It contains the Smithsonian Marine Ecosystems Exhibit, which is a 3000-gallon model of a coral reef ecosystem; the exhibit was retired in 2000 from the National Museum of Natural History.
1.4 miSW
Mission Revival Style architecture
Old Fort Pierce Post Office, Fort Pierce
35 min walk • The Old Fort Pierce Post Office is a historic building in Fort Pierce, Florida. It was built in 1935 by the Works Progress Administration and designed by architect Louis A. Simon in the Mediterranean Revival Style.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Smithsonian Marine Station at Fort Pierce?

Nearby attractions include St. Lucie County Aquarium featuring the Smithsonian Marine Ecosystems Exhibit, Fort Pierce (5 min walk), St. Lucie County Aquarium, Fort Pierce (5 min walk), St. Lucie County Regional History Center, Fort Pierce (23 min walk).

How to get to Smithsonian Marine Station at Fort Pierce by public transport?

The nearest stations to Smithsonian Marine Station at Fort Pierce:

Bus

707 North 7th Street • Lines: 2 (30 min walk)
Benton Building • Lines: 1 (31 min walk)