Rainy day on the Emerald Coast
Indoor attractions with hours and prices from their official sites, free options and local spots to wait out the weather.
Rainy day plan for Sunday, Nov. 1: 3 of 6 indoor attractions with published hours are open today, 1 of them free. Public libraries are free. Today's forecast near Panama City Beach: Better pick another day (National Weather Service).
Summer afternoons on the Gulf Coast often bring short thunderstorms. When thunder roars, go indoors: lightning can strike miles from the storm.
Indoor attractions, Sunday, Nov. 1
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Open todayFree
Air Force Armament Museum
Hours: Every day, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The outdoor airpark is open sunup to sundown.
Admission: Free admission. Donations welcome.
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Closed today
Heritage Park & Cultural Center
Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Last ticket 15 minutes before closing.
Admission: Adults $5 · seniors and military $4.50 · ages 4 to 17 $3 · 3 and under free (plus tax).
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Closed today
Emerald Coast Science Center
Hours: Fall (Labor Day to Memorial Day): Wednesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Summer: Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission: $13 per person age 3 and up · 2 and under free · 10% off for military and first responders · $5 per person (up to 4) with a SNAP EBT card.
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Open today
Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
Hours: Every day, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission closes at 3:30 p.m.
Admission: Adults (13 to 61) $36.95 · seniors (62+) $35.95 · children (3 to 12) $26.95 · under 3 free. Military discounts available.
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Closed today
Destin History & Fishing Museum
Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission: General admission $10 · 2 and under free · 10% off for military and first responders.
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Open today
WonderWorks Panama City Beach
Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Last tickets one hour before closing.
Admission: Ages 4 and under free. Child (5 to 12) and adult (13 and up) prices are on the official ticket page; tax extra.
Free: public libraries
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Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative
Branches in Crestview, Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Mary Esther, Niceville and Valparaiso.
See this week's programs - Free
Bay County Public Library (Northwest Regional Library System)
Storytimes by age, such as Bounce & Rhyme for 0 to 36 months and Read & Rhyme for ages 3 to 5. Free.
See this week's programs - Free
Walton County Public Libraries
Storytime and early literacy programs.
See this week's programs
Shows and theaters in our local guides
Cozy local spots for a rainy day
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Questions about rainy days on the Emerald Coast
What is open on a rainy day on the Emerald Coast?
Open today with published hours: Air Force Armament Museum, Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park, and WonderWorks Panama City Beach. Hours and prices come from each venue's official site.
What can you do for free when it rains?
Air Force Armament Museum is free. Public libraries are free and run storytimes and programs: Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative, Bay County Public Library (Northwest Regional Library System), and Walton County Public Libraries.
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