As well they enjoyed the Elliot Museum or a walk down the Riverwalk! Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the date(s) you selected. One of our primary duties is to take note of significant historical events that impact Martin County and tell the heartwarming stories that define the character of the people who call this beautiful spot home.

The Soroptimist Club of Stuart had prevented the last House of Refuge from being demolished, and Harmon was impressed with the way they had taken care of it. View all hotels near Elliott Museum on Tripadvisor

483,836) and most importantly, he worked out the issues of the unequal turning of the front wheels of a vehicle and invented the steering knuckle, or “kingpin”, that would become a critical element in the success of the automobile.Elliott was a problem-solving inventor, risk-taker, politician, publisher, and social activist. You may have heard that some people are taking the time to buy gift certificates from some of the local merchants with whom they traditionally do business. Hotels near Elliott Museum: (0.43 mi) Marriott Hutchinson Island Beach Resort, Golf & Marina (0.56 mi) Plantation Beach Club at Indian River (4.79 mi) Old Colorado Inn (2.75 mi) Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa (0.50 mi) Oceanfront 2 Bedroom Penthouse at Marriott Resort with Golf, Tennis and Gyms. You can see nearly 100 classic vehicles, boats, bicycles, baseball memorabilia, Americana, local history items, art, and much more. My son, and grandparents visited on a rainy day! View all hotels near Elliott Museum on Tripadvisor His tenacity and determination to improve on everyday objects helped enhance the quality of life for established businesses, as well as the average person. It helps these small businesses maintain operations when their sales are virtually nil. Thanks to both, visitors to Elliott Museum continue to be inspired by their ingenuity.Sterling Elliott (1852–1922) produced a series of successful inventions in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Nearly a third of our 48,000 square feet will be dedicated to showcasing a wide variety of art mediums with a sharp focus on raising the awareness of the remarkable talent that exists within the boundaries of Martin County. Would definitely go again. I have come to know a good number of these remarkable organizations in my time here, and their dedication to their respective missions is impressive. We believe that With a small but feisty skeleton staff remaining in place during these trying days, we are committed to the notion that we can transform this crisis into a singular opportunity in the history of our 60-year-old institution. Other objects on display include some of Elliott’s addressing equipment.In paying this tribute to Sterling Elliott, the Museum hopes his story will inspire children and adults alike to embrace his character and inventiveness in their own lives and work.Elliott Museum, 825 NE Ocean Boulevard, Stuart, FL 34996Elliott Museum, 825 NE Ocean Boulevard, Stuart, FL 34996Elliott Museum, 825 NE Ocean Boulevard, Stuart, FL 34996Elliott Museum, 825 NE Ocean Boulevard, Stuart, FL 34996Elliott Museum, 825 NE Ocean Boulevard, Stuart, FL 34996Elliott Museum, 825 NE Ocean Boulevard, Stuart, FL 34996Elliott Museum, 825 NE Ocean Boulevard, Stuart, FL 34996Elliott Museum, 825 NE Ocean Boulevard, Stuart, FL 34996Elliott Museum, 825 NE Ocean Boulevard, Stuart, FL 34996Elliott Museum, 825 NE Ocean Boulevard, Stuart, FL 34996Elliott Museum, 825 NE Ocean Boulevard, Stuart, FL 34996Elliott Museum, 825 NE Ocean Boulevard, Stuart, FL 34996The Elliott Museum offers a variety of collections, including vintage cars, baseball artifacts, artwork, Americana, rotating exhibits in the Changing Exhibitions Gallery, a theater, a tribute to local philanthropists Frances Langford and Ralph Evinrude, a Museum Store, a student art exhibit, and much more.Located across the street from Stuart Beach and Florida Oceanographic, the Elliott is a community museum featuring juried art, photography, and student exhibitions to which the public is invited to participate. But perhaps Elliott was best known for his replacement of the unsafe, rigid front axles that had been used on buggies and wagons since they were first pulled by horses. When the League banned African Americans from bicycle racing, Elliott fought for their equal rights and supported black racer, Marshall Taylor, who then became the first world-champion bicyclist.The Elliott Museum pays tribute to its namesake with an exhibit of early Elliott bicycles, including the 1889 Elliott Hickory Quadricycle, the first vehicle to use Elliott’s steering system. It was a fantastic experience from start to finish. The location is very pretty and scenic. Before too long, we will be in a position to announce the date for the “Historically Grand Reopening” of our beloved museums. We are committed to working with our vibrant arts community and helping to promote the notion that we are indeed a bona fide “Arts Community.” Four talented and perhaps heretofore unknown, local artists and arts groups will be featured at our grand opening!Just a few moments ago, I mentioned the word grace and its prevalence in Martin County.