Visit the Museum

The Franklin County Maritime Heritage Museum is located just west of Apalachicola within the Franklin County Seafood Park, a 3.4 acre multi-use park which also features a boat and kayak launch, scenic boardwalk and covered picnic areas. In 2019, the Lombardi building was renovated and the park was dedicated to Olan “Buddy” Ward, an Apalachicola seafood business owner and lifelong advocate for the seafood industry.

The purpose of the exhibit is to preserve the maritime history of Franklin County that has played an important role in the county’s development. The maritime heritage exhibits are housed in distinct “rooms” within the renovated shell of the former oyster processing plant, a covered deck overlooking the waterfront and a boardwalk that will be used as part of the maritime heritage exhibits. Come visit today!