Rossetter House Museum (Eau Gallie Arts District)

Rossetter House is an historic house in the downtown Eau Gallie District.  It has the distinct architecture of the early 1900s and is fully furnished with period appropriate furnishings. 

Tours of the house are available on specific days, but hours are limited, so be sure to plan ahead. 

The family cemetery sits next to the house in a shady park.  There was a time when ghost tours were offered as part of their tours, but I do not see that listed on their website now.  It was an interesting tour.

There are other specialty tours and events that sound equally interesting.  Approximately once a month there is a seasonal event or a Murder Mystery Tour. 

This venue can be rented out for weddings and other events.  I was in the area recently when a wedding was set up in the gardens.  It was truly beautiful. 

This is an inexpensive visit in our own backyard.  It takes about an hour and it is surely worth doing. 

Tips:  Not open every day, check hours carefully.

While you are in the area, be sure to walk around the art district.  There are some beautiful art galleries, gift shops, and specialty food shops (cupcakes!).  The architecture is also interesting as is the wall art.  Don't miss the enormous red shark at the east end of the district by Shark Toof. and my personal favorite at the West End by Dave Thomas. 

Also in the area is Squid Lips Overwater dining and the public library with its fishing dock looking at Eau Gallie Causeway and a nice shady play ground.

I do not recommend Rossetter House for children.

Website:  http://rossetterhousemuseum.org/

Eau Gallie Causeway from the Library Pier