"Star Maker ~ The Story of the Daytona 500"

Special Exhibit January 15 - July 5, 2008

The focus of the museum is to present the history of the greater Daytona Beach area with artifacts dating from 5,000 B.C. including the local Native Americans, the Spanish and British colonial eras, early pioneer families, beach auto racing, World War II and vintage toys.  The Museum offers a research facility with old city directories, documents and maps as well as an extensive photographic and postcard collection. 

Housed in the former 1910 Merchants Bank building, the two-story interior walls are graced with hand-painted murals depicting area scenes, and highlighted by Beaux Arts styling of stained glass windows and lighting.

A theater with seating for 50 features a high definition television and videos on the history of the area. The Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Adult admission is $4.00 and $1 for children younger than 12.  Admission is by donation on Thursdays. Children are free on Saturday.

Funding for these programs is provided in part by the Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources, the County of Volusia and the City of Daytona Beach.