Open House at the Museum of Man in the Sea

Panama City Beach, FL - One of Panama City Beach's most under-rated attractions is the Museum of Man-in-the-Sea. Home to one of the most comprehensive collections of historic underwater equipment in the world, the Museum has a once-a-year Open House that shouldn't be missed.

The Museum is a leader in developing programs that introduce kid's to the wonders of the sea. A saltwater touch pool and a hands-on computer program allow visitors to experience life in the pristine St. Andrew Bay estuary.

The Museum of Man-in-the-Sea is to underwater exploration what the Baseball Hall of Fame is to that sport, a shrine to a by-gone era and a reminder of the achievements of the greats of the field.

Throughout history man has struggled to dive below the surface of the ocean and find her secrets... and the Museum of Man-in-the-Sea records that long, dangerous struggle with exhibits ranging from the ancient to the most modern.

From animal-skin bladders to hi-tech scuba gear, submersibles to deep-dive equipment, it's all here. One of the most stunningly important of the submersibles on display is Sealab 1, the deep-dive ship that pioneered deep-sea extended dives.

The men of Sealab 1, under Captain George F. Bond, placed four men underwater for 11 days. And it's just this kind of historic "firsts" that much of the exhibits at Museum of Man-in-the-Sea represent. These are mile-markers in the chronology of undersea exploration, and they can only be seen at the this Museum.

The Museum is a leader in developing programs that introduce kid's to the wonders of the sea. A saltwater touch pool and a hands-on computer program allow visitors to experience life in the pristine St. Andrew Bay estuary, while submarines, helmets, and other exhibits encourage hands-on experimentation.

The Museum of Man-in-the-Sea is located at 17314 Back Beach Road (Hwy 98), a quarter mile west of Hwy 79. The Open House takes place on January 30th from 9am to 5pm.

Bring the whole family and introduce the kids to the wonders of the undersea world...