What are the opening hours?

Monday 10am - 4pm Tuesday 10am - 4pm Wednesday 10am - 4pm Thursday 10am - 4pm Friday 10am - 4pm Saturday 10am - 4pm Sunday 10am - 4pm

History Fort Lauderdale

Home
United States
Fort Lauderdale, FL
History Fort Lauderdale

Visit Your Museum! Hours: Mon-Sun 10am- 4 p.m. with guided tours of all 3 museums Hours: Mon-Fri noon- 4 p.m. & Sat-Sun 9:30am to 4 p.m.

with docent-led tours beginning at 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm.

10/10/2026

Final call to experience "Viva Fort Lauderdale!

History Fort Lauderdale's fifth-anniversary Hispanic Heritage Month exhibit is officially entering its final weeks. You have until Sunday, October 25 to experience this incredible showcase before it closes.

Come explore this free fine art exhibition featuring stunning works from our local award-winning artists-in-residence:

• Florencia Clement de Grandprey (Spain)
• Isabel Perez Salazar (Venezuela)
• Lifrancis Rojas (Venezuela)
• Norman Silva (Nicaragua) – featuring brand-new sculpture installations this year!

Plan Your Visit:
📍 Location: New River Inn, 231 Southwest Second Avenue
💵 Admission: Completely Free

Don't miss your last chance to immerse yourself in these vibrant expressions of Hispanic art and culture. Gather your friends and family and visit us at the New River Inn before October 25!

“Viva Fort Lauderdale” is generously sponsored by the Jan and Ed Crocker Unrestricted Fund, Leo M. and Alice J. Rutten Fund, and The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation Broward Community Fund at the Community Foundation of Broward. Additional funding is provided, in part, by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward County Cultural Council and Visit Lauderdale.

10/09/2026

With Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show fast approaching, we thought it would be fun to share photos from our boating past. Below is "Boats Docked on New River." Marine Industries Association of South Florida Visit Lauderdale Ward's Marine Electric Frank & Jimmies Propeller Denison Yachting Lauderdale Marina 15th Street Fisheries

10/08/2026

More Nighttime Vibes

✨ The New River Inn at night has tales to tell... 🌊🌙

Press play and watch the magic unfold as day turns to dusk along the glowing waters of the New River. There is a completely different energy to our historic 1905 property after dark. Long after the museum doors close, the string lights flicker on, the river reflects the city lights, and more than a century of Fort Lauderdale history comes alive in the quiet shadows.

From its days as Broward County’s very first hotel to the vibrant cultural landmark it is today, every brick has a story to whisper.

🎨 Planning a daytime visit?

Come step inside the history you see here! Tour our pioneer buildings, explore the past, and make sure to catch our free contemporary art exhibition, "Viva Fort Lauderdale," open daily through October 25!

Turn your sound on 🔊 to soak in the evening atmosphere, and drop a 🌙 if you love the riverfront at night!

10/08/2026

🌙 History Fort Lauderdale and The New River Inn at night has tales to tell... 🌟

Steeped in history and sitting quietly along the glowing waters of the New River, our historic 1905 property takes on a completely different magic after dark. Long after the daily museum crowds leave, the shadows lengthen, the string lights glow, and more than a century of Fort Lauderdale history breathes through the old building blocks.

From its beginnings as Broward County’s first hotel to the vibrant cultural hub it is today, every corner of this landmark has a story to whisper.

✨ Want to experience the magic yourself?

Come by during the day to tour the historic property, dive deep into local pioneer history, and don't forget to check out our current free contemporary art feature, "Viva Fort Lauderdale," running now through October 25! 🎨🖼️

Drop a 📸 if you've ever taken a photo of the Inn glowing at night!

10/08/2026

Artist Feature for "Viva Fort Lauderdale" Exhibition
Through October 25, 2026

Artist Featured in this Post: Isabel Perez Salazar (Venezuela)

"Ever since I can remember, My life has been surrounded by art. I believe art is a powerful tool of expression; It's a way to share your inner emotion. How the environment affects us and how I can transform all the images and experiences into a creative process.

Being a fine art and mixed media artist allows me to use a kaleidoscope of techniques that allow me to transform everyday and unusual elements into art pieces and mixed media compositions. My art work represents a tropical vitality through strong colors and in most cases the presence of nature and landscapes."
~Isabel Perez Salazar

10/07/2026

Oct 7, 1906 architect Courtney Stewart is born. He graduated University of Florida 1929. He set up his practice in Fort Lauderdale, where he was the youngest & 1st FL trained architect. He served as draftsman for the Schermerhorn City of Fort Lauderdale 1st comprehensive plan. Photo of his Coca Cola Building on S Andrews. Historic Preservation Professionals AIA Fort Lauderdale URBNPLANR Downtown FTL

10/06/2026

HFL has been selected as a charity class project for this year’s Leadership Broward class. Part of being selected is being a beneficiary of Leadership Broward’s monthly Socially Good gathering. Please join us on 10/14 at Tim Petrillo’s O Lounge (YoLo) for a fun downtown networking opportunity while supporting our museums.

Details and link to tickets is below. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

History Fort Lauderdale, believes that a sense of history is fundamental to understanding human experience, and therefore, collects, preserves, and shares material from our community’s past, so present and future generations can comprehend more fully their predecessors, their community and themselves.

Sign Up Now to Join Us at
https://www.leadershipbroward.org/event/socially-good-73/

10/06/2026

Visit our Hoch Library this Thursday 11am - 3pm to view a Rare Books Pop-Up exhibit from our collections. National Endowment for the Humanities The Library of Congress Broward Arts Calendar Business for the Arts of Broward

Address

231 SW 2nd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL
33301

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 4pm
Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm
Sunday	10am - 4pm

Website

http://www.historyfortlauderdale.org/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when History Fort Lauderdale posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.