Jacksonville Museums

(Jacksonville, Florida - FL, USA)

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 Gardens

Address: 829 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida FL, 32204, USA
Tel: +1 904 356 6857
The Cummer Museum of Art 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 the complex using the headsets and players provided.
Open hours: 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 city's 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 onsite attractions and shows educational space-related films throughout the day.
Open hours: 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 the city, 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 hours: 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 hours: daily - 09:00 to 18:00
Admission: charge, discounts available for children and seniors