Man in the Sea Museum
The Man in the Sea Museum is a Military Diving Museum. It is in Panama City Beach. Its story as a place to visit starts in 1982.
A museum inside Panama City Beach
You can stay in Panama City Beach
Man in the Sea Museum is inside Panama City Beach, which has 112 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 62–84°. When to go ↓
An airport 10 miles away
Northwest Florida Beaches (ECP) has airline service, about 10 miles from Man in the Sea Museum.
Established in 1982
Man in the Sea Museum dates from 1982. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
The climate here
A visit to Man in the Sea Museum can follow the seasons below.
Man in the Sea Museum
The Man in the Sea Museum is a Military Diving Museum. Located at 17314 Panama City Beach PKWY, FL. It has exhibits and documents related to the history of diving. Some of these exhibits include U.S. Navy SEALAB I, Military Diving Equipment, Underwater Submersibles, and Assorted Underwater Masks and Helmets. Many of the exhibits are hands-on.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1982
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.5K a year
Hotels and campgrounds near Man in the Sea Museum
The nearest towns with places to stay are Panama City Beach (112) and Laguna Beach (26).
Lower Grand Lagoon
4,287 people · 57% vacation homes
10 mi southeast of Man in the Sea Museum
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Man in the Sea Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panama City Beach 53% vacation homes | in town | — | 112 103 hotels · 4 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 20,375 | $441K | — |
| Laguna Beach 54% vacation homes | 4 mi northwest | 5 min | 26 15 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 8 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 3,830 | $438K | — |
| Upper Grand Lagoon | 9 mi southeast | 15 min | 38 28 hotels · 5 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 17,232 | $373K | — |
| Lower Grand Lagoon 57% vacation homes | 10 mi southeast | 15 min | 29 21 hotels · 4 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 RV parks | 4,287 | $397K | — |
| Panama City | 22 mi east | 35 min | 45 29 hotels · 11 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 37,806 | $269K | D |
| Miramar Beach 52% vacation homes | 29 mi west | 45 min | 82 76 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 4 RV parks | 8,902 | $733K | — |
| Callaway | 20 mi east | 30 min | 8 7 hotels · 1 motel | 14,369 | $250K | — |
| Parker | 19 mi east | 30 min | 4 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 RV parks | 4,832 | $224K | C |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Beyond Man in the Sea Museum
Pair a visit with these, within 68 miles.
37 mi CaveVortex Spring
65 mi National SeashoreGulf Islands National Seashore7.6M visitors a year
56 mi CaveFlorida Caverns State Park
43 mi MuseumAir Force Armament Museum
67 mi Park & preserveTate's Hell State Forest66 mi Zoo & aquariumGulf Breeze Zoo
59 mi City parkFlorala City Park
61 mi MuseumBaker Block MuseumPhoto credits
Vortex Spring: Paul Clark. Edited slightly by Daniel Case prior to upload, CC BY 2.0 · Gulf Islands National Seashore: National Park Service, Public domain · Florida Caverns State Park: Tim Ross, Public domain · Air Force Armament Museum: Greg Goebel, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Tate's Hell State Forest: The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Florala City Park: Skye Marthaler, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Baker Block Museum: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
Planning a visit to Man in the Sea Museum
Is Man in the Sea Museum in Panama City Beach?
Yes. It’s inside Panama City Beach, FL.
When is the best time to visit Man in the Sea Museum?
January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December, with highs of 62–84°.
What is the closest airport to Man in the Sea Museum?
Northwest Florida Beaches (ECP), about 10 miles away. The nearest big hub is Pensacola (PNS), about 79 miles.
Where should I stay near Man in the Sea Museum?
Panama City Beach (in town, 112 places to stay), Laguna Beach (4 mi, 26 places to stay) and Upper Grand Lagoon (9 mi, 38 places to stay).
Locals’ advice in Panama City Beach
No one has shared advice yet; Panama City Beach’s Town Square takes questions.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.