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Halifax Historical Museum

The Halifax Historical Museum displays local history from 5,000 BC to the present day in a National Register of Historic Places listed building designed by Wilbur B. Talley in Daytona Beach, Florida, United States. It dates back to 1984. Around it, Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (3.5 mi) comes first on our list.

Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
Where
In Daytona Beach
139 places to stay
Open since
1984
In brief

A museum inside Daytona Beach

You can stay in Daytona Beach

Halifax Historical Museum is inside Daytona Beach, which has 139 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓

A day trip from Jacksonville

Jacksonville is about 87 miles northwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓

Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov and Dec

January, February, March, April, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 69–83°. When to go ↓

An airport 3 miles away

Daytona Beach (DAB) has airline service, about 3 miles from Halifax Historical Museum.

Established in 1984

Halifax Historical Museum dates from 1984. About ↓

Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.

When to go

When to go

Here are the months at Halifax Historical Museum, with their weather.

Jan69° / 48°
Feb72° / 51°
Mar76° / 55°
Apr81° / 60°
May86° / 66°
Jun90° / 71°
Jul91° / 73°
Aug91° / 73°
Sep88° / 72°
Oct83° / 66°
Nov76° / 58°
Dec71° / 52°
Typical highs and lows in Daytona Beach. Green months are the mild ones. Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for Daytona Beach. Daytona Beach’s full climate →
About

Halifax Historical Museum

The Halifax Historical Museum displays local history from 5,000 BC to the present day in a National Register of Historic Places listed building designed by Wilbur B. Talley in Daytona Beach, Florida, United States. The museum is housed in the former Merchants Bank building (1910), added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places on January 6, 1986. It is located at 252 South Beach Street.

Type
Museum
Established
1984
Listed
National Register of Historic Places (1986)
From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Facts: Wikidata.
Where to stay

Overnight near Halifax Historical Museum

Places to stay start in Daytona Beach (139) and Daytona Beach Shores (58).

Halifax Historical Museum1Daytona Beach139Daytona Beach Shores58Ormond Beach46New Smyrna Beach43Holly Hill13Port Orange14Ormond-by-the-Sea5Flagler Beach1510 mi
Halifax Historical Museum12Places to stay in town
  1. 1Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
In town

Daytona Beach

139 places to stay · 95 hotels · 29 motels · 8 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 3 RV parks

You’re already here.

88,471 people

5 min drive

Daytona Beach Shores

58 places to stay · 46 hotels · 8 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins

5,187 people · 40% vacation homes

3 mi southeast of Halifax Historical Museum

10 min drive

Ormond Beach

46 places to stay · 38 hotels · 4 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park

44,692 people

8 mi northwest of Halifax Historical Museum

20 min drive

New Smyrna Beach

43 places to stay · 28 hotels · 5 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park

33,182 people

13 mi south of Halifax Historical Museum

Compare 8 towns
TownFrom Halifax Historical MuseumDrivePlaces to stayPeopleTypical homeSafety
Daytona Beachin town—139 95 hotels · 29 motels · 8 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 3 RV parks88,471$288K—
Daytona Beach Shores 40% vacation homes3 mi southeast5 min58 46 hotels · 8 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins5,187$438K—
Ormond Beach8 mi northwest10 min46 38 hotels · 4 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park44,692$355K—
New Smyrna Beach13 mi south20 min43 28 hotels · 5 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park33,182$395K—
Holly Hill3 mi northwest5 min13 1 hotel · 10 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs13,268$205K—
Port Orange7 mi south10 min14 5 hotels · 2 motels · 4 campgrounds · 3 RV parks66,395$317K—
Ormond-by-the-Sea 26% vacation homes10 mi north15 min5 3 hotels · 2 motels7,146$392K—
Flagler Beach20 mi north30 min15 8 hotels · 3 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground · 1 RV park5,595$558KB

Day trip from

Straight-line miles.

Getting there

Nearest airports with airline service

DABDaytona Beach3 mi
SFBOrlando Sanford · major hub33 mi
USTNortheast Florida Regional55 mi
Places to stay: Overture Maps (hotels, motels, inns, lodges, campgrounds, RV parks; not vacation rentals) · town figures: U.S. Census ACS · Safety: TownRatings Safety grade · airports: OurAirports. Distances are from Halifax Historical Museum’s main visitor area; drive times are estimates.
Make a day of it

While you are near Halifax Historical Museum

You can reach each of these within 67 miles.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits

Walt Disney World Resort: Anthony Quintano from Westminster, United States, CC BY 2.0 · Universal Studios Florida: Radiobroadcastcenter, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Universal Epic Universe: Martin Lewison, CC BY 2.0 · Camping World Stadium: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0 · Universal's Islands of Adventure: David Bjorgen, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Motorsports Hall of Fame of America: WillRStroh97, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Castillo de San Marcos National Monument: National Park Service, Public domain · Kia Center: 350z33 (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0

Common questions

Quick answers on Halifax Historical Museum

Is Halifax Historical Museum in Daytona Beach?

Yes. It’s inside Daytona Beach, FL.

When is the best time to visit Halifax Historical Museum?

January, February, March, April, October, November and December, with highs of 69–83°.

How far is Halifax Historical Museum from Orlando and Jacksonville?

About 54 miles south of Orlando and about 87 miles northwest of Jacksonville, as the crow flies.

What is the closest airport to Halifax Historical Museum?

Daytona Beach (DAB), about 3 miles away. The nearest big hub is Orlando Sanford (SFB), about 33 miles.

Where should I stay near Halifax Historical Museum?

Daytona Beach (in town, 139 places to stay), Daytona Beach Shores (3 mi, 58 places to stay) and Ormond Beach (8 mi, 46 places to stay).

From locals

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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.