Jacksonville, FL

Hands On Children's Museum in Jacksonville

Address: 8580 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32216 - MAP
Phone: (904) 642-2688
Web: www.handsonchildrensmuseumjax.com

The Hands On Children's Museum opened its doors in 2000 and has quickly become a popular attraction for families. The museum offers 15 major exhibits and has welcomed over 275,000 people into its castle walls. Yes, the museum's building is in the shape of a castle!

The 6,500-square-foot museum is home to interactive exhibits like "Little Vets," "Kids Mini Bank," and "Winn Dixie Lil' Grocery." "Little Vets" allows kids to dress up like a veterinarian and nurse animals back to health. Play with stethoscopes and microscopes at this exhibit and don't forget to take a peek at the baby animals in the incubator!

Act as a bank teller, open a bank account and learn how money is made at the "Kids Mini Bank."

At the "Winn Dixie Lil' Grocery," children can act as a cashier or a customer. Shop around for groceries and pay at the life-like checkout. The exhibit boasts a "real" cash register and conveyor belt.

Other exhibits include "You're the Star Stage," "S.S. Spinghetti," "Puppet Stage" and "50's Cafe."