Jacksonville's Museum of Science and History is one of the city's biggest drawcards and it has a reputation for being among Florida's best museums. Elsewhere in the city you will find museums with themes such as art and nature, as well as others as diverse as military weaponry.Neighboring St. Augustine has its own selection of museums close to Jacksonville, compounding the area's level of interest for those who are fond of visiting cultural offerings.
Cummer Museum of Art and GardenAddress: 829 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida (FL), 32204, USA
Tel: +1 904 356 6857
The Cummer Museum of Art and Garden is renowned for its impressive collection of European and American paintings and also for its world-famous Meissen porcelain collection. Located on the banks of the St. John's River, the museum is set amid 3 acres / 5 hectares of beautiful gardens. Visitors can take self-guided audio tours of Jacksonville's Cummer Museum complex using the headsets and players provided.
Open: Tuesday and Thursday - 10:00 to 21:00, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday - 10:00 to 17:00, Sunday - 12:00 to 17:00
Admission: charge, discounts available for children and seniors
Jacksonville Museum of Science and History
Address: 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville, Florida (FL), 32207-9006, USA
Tel: +1 904 396 6674
The Jacksonville Museum of Science and History is home to a wealth of natural wonders aimed at visitors of all ages. Among the center's exhibits are Atlantic Tails, Currents of Time, Prehistoric Park and Universe of Science. The Alexander Brest Planetarium is also part of the museum and shows educational space-related films throughout the day.
Open: Monday to Friday - 10:00 to 17:00, Saturday - 10:00 to 18:00, Sunday - 13:00 to 18:00
Admission: charge, discounts available for children and seniors
Museum of Weapons and Early American History
Address: 81-C King Street, St. Augustine, Florida (FL), 32084, USA
Tel: +1 904 829 3727
The Museum of Weapons and Early American History is located close to Jacksonville in neighboring St. Augustine. This facility is home to a wide and varying collection of artifacts that chronicle the history of the St. Augustine area. Visitors can view historic photos, lithographs and original documents among other objects of interest.
Open: daily - 09:30 to 17:00
Admission: charge, discounts available for children and seniors
St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum
Address: 81 Lighthouse Avenue, St. Augustine, Florida (FL), 32080, USA
Tel: +1 904 829 0745
Situated near to Jacksonville in St. Augustine, the St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of the St. Augustine Light Station and to the social, coastal and maritime history of the St. Augustine area. Visitors to the facility have the opportunity to view collections that include period household furnishings and archaeological treasures.
Open: daily - 09:00 to 18:00
Admission: charge, discounts available for children and seniors
