Jacksonville Museums & History

Jacksonville is rich with museums, whether you enjoy learning about local history or viewing an extensive collection of contemporary art. Strolling through these museums in Jacksonville will leave you enriched, enlightened and maybe surprised at the many different ways world cultures develop and express themselves.

One of the most complete collections of contemporary art is housed in the Jacksonville Museum of Contemporary Art, which is quite an accomplishment for a regional museum. The collection is housed in a six-story, 60,000 square foot facility. You'll be amazed and delighted at the pieces you'll find here. Learn more...

Address: 333 North Laura St., Jacksonville, FL, 32202 - MAP
Phone: (904) 366-6911
Web: www.mocajacksonville.org

Experience a world of discovery at the Jacksonville Museum Of Science And History. It's a hands-on museum, so get ready to put on your scientist cap and experience exhibits like "The Body Within" and more. Learn more...

Address: 1025 Museum Cir., Jacksonville, FL 32207 - MAP
Phone: (904) 396-MOSH
Web: www.themosh.org

The St. Johns River basin defines the Jacksonville area, and is teaming with history and culture. Learn more about its beginnings at the Mandarin Museum & Historical Society. The museum and historical park includes a typical Mandarin homestead, including a restored farmhouse, barn and sawmill. Learn more...

Address: 11964 Mandarin Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32223 - MAP
Phone: (904) 260-9983
Web: www.mandarinmuseum.net

All aboard the Jacksonville Maritime Museum, where maritime history is told in volumes of books, documents, artifacts and other objects. Large scale replicas of ships like the Mayflower bring it all together before your very eyes. Past exhibits have included "St. Johns Riverboats," "Shipbuilding in Jacksonville" and a diorama of the RMS Titanic. Learn more...

Address: 1015 Museum Cir., Jacksonville, FL 32207 - MAP
Phone: (904) 398-9011
Web: www.jaxmaritimemuseum.org

The African American experience in film, art, music and more takes center stage at the Ritz Theatre, a premier cultural institution in downtown Jacksonville. Popular events include the Black History Film Series, the Ritz Youth Oratorical Competition, and Amateur Night at the Ritz. Learn more...

Address: 829 N. Davis St. Jacksonville, FL 32202 - MAP
Phone: (904) 632-5555
Web: www.ritzjacksonville.com

Also...

Jacksonville Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum

Address: 101 West 1st St., Jacksonville, FL 32206 - MAP
Phone: (904) 356-2992
Web: www.rain.org

Hands On Children's Museum

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

Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens

Address: 829 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville, Florida 3220 - MAP
Phone: (904) 356-6857
Web: www.cummer.org

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