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Baker Block Museum

Discover. Experience. Connect.

Discover Okaloosa County's rich history throughout the museum. Experience what life was like for our pioneer ancestors in the Heritage Park. Make those family connections in our research and genealogy library.

HOURS: Tue–Fri & every 3rd Sat · 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m. · Admission is FREE
850-537-5714

The May 10, 2024, storms took the porch and part of the roof off the main cabin in the Heritage Park. We're looking for assistance to help repair the storm damage.

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Our Services

The Baker Block Museum has a lot to offer all year long in the museum, the research library and the Heritage Park.

Community events and farmers market

Events

The Museum offers events throughout the year, including monthly farmers markets, presentations, and annual spring and fall festivals.

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North Okaloosa Historical Assn.

The Museum is managed by the North Okaloosa Historical Association, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization.

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Membership

Support the Baker Block Museum by becoming a member of the North Okaloosa Historical Association, Inc.

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Research and genealogy library

Research & Genealogy Library

Explore your ancestral roots in our research and genealogy library.

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North Okaloosa Historical Quarterly

The North Okaloosa Historical Quarterly is a history magazine published by NOHA.

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Baker Mercantile

The Baker Mercantile has vintage gifts, toys, collectibles and books, including a series of Okaloosa history books written and published by the North Okaloosa Historical Association.

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Museum highlight 1

The Museum is packed with historical artifacts specific to the local area encompassing timber, military, Native American heritage, and more.

Museum highlight 2

Take a virtual tour of the Baker Block Museum and Heritage Park narrated by Museum Executive Director Ann Spann, courtesy of Okaloosa County.

Museum highlight 3

The Heritage Park brings pioneer life to life with authentic structures and exhibits from early Okaloosa County settlers.

Plan a visit soon!

The Baker Block Museum is located on the northwest corner of State Roads 4 and 189 at the traffic light in Baker, Florida. Come Discover, Experience and Connect with the rich history of the local area.

  • 850-537-5714
  • 1307 Georgia Avenue, Baker, FL 32531
  • Mailing: P.O. Box 186, Baker, FL 32531
  • Tuesday–Friday & every 3rd Saturday · 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
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Sponsors

Thank you to our sponsors for supporting the Baker Block Museum.

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Have questions about the museum, events, or genealogy research? We'd love to hear from you.

Baker Block Museum

A local history museum and genealogy library in Baker, Florida, focused on the history of the northwest Florida panhandle with emphasis on Okaloosa County. A 501(c)(3) non-profit of the North Okaloosa Historical Association, Inc.

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