Old Melbourne Beach Town Hall

The Old Melbourne Beach Town Hall is a wooden structure on Oak Street displaying early 20th-century Florida architectural features typical of that era. The building now serves as a history center with exhibits of local artifacts and documents that tell the story of the region's growth.

The building was constructed in 1908 at Ryckman Park as an office for a private company focused on developing the area. It moved to its current location in 1953 and became a center for preserving and sharing the region's past.

The building reflects how Melbourne Beach evolved from a private business location into a community space where people today learn about the area's origins and early settlers. Visitors discover how the local landscape and way of life changed over generations through the stories preserved here.

The location is easy to reach and offers clearly organized exhibits that visitors can explore at their own pace. Information is available on site about topics such as local Native Americans, maritime history, and how the coastal town developed.

The building was not preserved in its original location but was actually moved and reconstructed, making it a remarkable example of historical rescue and relocation. This move transformed it from a private business office into a community gathering place.