Pensacola Museum of Industry

he Pensacola Museum of Industry, located in downtown Pensacola's Historic Village, highlights the industrial and economic history of the city and Northwest Florida. The museum inhabits the 1884 Cobb Warehouse of the Pensacola Ice Company, later used by the New Orleans Grocery Company. Through a series of exhibits, the museum showcases key industries that shaped the region, including fishing, lumber, brickmaking, and railroads. Visitors can examine artifacts, machinery, and interactive displays that tell the story of the area's transformation from a colonial trading post to a modern industrial hub. Adjacent to the museum building is the Barbara Goggins Trail Pavilion, which includes T R Miller Mill Company steamer #12, a Miller Mill Co. wooden flatcar, and a restored Louisville & Nashville wooden caboose.

The museum is part of the University of West Florida Historic Trust, an organization dedicated to preserving and showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Northwest Florida. Operating as part of the University of West Florida, the Trust manages a collection of historic properties, museums, and archives in Pensacola, highlighting the region’s diverse history from colonial times to the modern era. Through its properties, such as Historic Pensacola Village and the Pensacola Museum of History, the Trust provides educational programs, tours, and exhibits that engage the public and promote the preservation of local history.