Best Museums in Orange Park

"The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens, founded in 1961, is one of the largest fine art museums in the state."

"Discover the fast-paced, interactive world of science at MOSH. Generate your own electricity, move your body to see how exercise affects long-term health, and visit animals indigenous only to the east coast, without getting your feet wet. As the city’s most visited museum, there’s a place called KidSpace, where children under 5 can stimulate their minds by probing (literally) parts of science and history on a level they can understand."

"Hosting the world’s largest assortment of genuine artifacts and interactive exhibits related to all things pirate, St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum will appeal to the swashbuckler in anyone. Inside, you can find rare treasures from a real shipwreck, one of the only two remaining Jolly Roger flags in existence, the Book of Pirates, the world’s only pirate chest, and a below-deck experience of Blackbeard’s last battle designed by Disney’s Imagineers. Unlock your inner Captain Jack!"

"A pirate cruises an enormous ship with cannons wearing a bandana which is fluttering in the wind, along with the sails. He looks threatening in his knee length coat, blousy shirt with ruffles at the collar and cuff. His leathery skin is scarred and he has a peg leg and a hook in place of a hand."

"In the 1800’s Mandarin was a small fishing village tucked amidst the beautiful waters of the St. John’s River and the Oak and cypress trees. The English, Americans and Germans all settled here together to make the place rich in cultural diversity. This is a large museum that focuses on the various branches of Mandarin’s unique history through all its interactive events and exh...Read more"

"The Mandarin Museum & Historical Society is a museum dedicated to the Mandarin neighborhood of Jacksonville. The museum has several exhibits that are focused on the history of the area, notable people of the area, and local artists. Dit bericht bekijken op Instagram"

"Fort Menendez is big and bold, offering opportunities for every level of adventure and excitement. It is easy to find your comfort zone in the activities they provide and you don’t have to any experience to join in the fun. Fort Menendez is a hands-on, interactive experience for all ages."

"The Beaches have a story of their own, which you can uncover at this museum a couple of blocks from the ocean in Jacksonville Beach. This elegant clapboard building with a veranda is rented out for events, and has a non-denominational chapel for weddings. As for exhibits detailing Jax’s coastal settlements, there’s a recreated boardwalk and post office, and a 28-ton steam locomotive."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Ebyabe used under CC BY-SA 3.0. Museum tours are a must when visiting a new place, especially if you don’t know much about it. If you and a loved one are visiting this part of Florida for the first time, consider adding Beaches Museum to your itinerary."

"The Jacksonville beach area has a rich history, throw it back with events, exhibits, archives, and more. It’s easy to learn about Jacksonville’s Indigenous history and view local artists' work."

"The St. Augustine Art Association was formed in 1924 and is dedicated to promoting artistic excellence through exhibitions, educational programs and outreach. They offer free admission as well as workshops and classes for budding artists."

"Located in a former segregated school, the Lincolnville Museum & Cultural Center stands today as a historic and educational center of African-American heritage. The center chronicles more than 450 years of African-American history in North Florida, and includes unique artifacts, such as restraints from when Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was jailed in St. Augustine. Discover unique heritage through storytelling at the Lincolnville Museum."

"The Lincolnville Museum is a great way to spend an afternoon. Come in and explore the people and pl ..."

"Facing the Spanish Plaza de la Constitucion at its west end, the Government House was constructed from 1706-1713, serving as home to the Spanish governor and capital of the Florida colony. Over the centuries, the building has served many purposes – among them a courthouse, customs house, post office, offices for the US Department of Agriculture. Today it houses a museum gallery, with exhibits highlighting its rich history and prominent location and can be viewed for free."

"Located downtown at 48 King Street, next to Plaza de la Constitucion. The building is constructed of coquina stone and served as the governor’s official residence from 1710 until 1812. Free admission and the interior recently upgraded with ADA compliant access."

"Described as "a wonderful little hole-in-the-wall," this casual restaurant is a great choice for those looking for a large menu of authentic Italian fare for reasonable prices. Located right next to the Florida Theatre, the restaurant is the ideal spot to enjoy a meal before or after a show. Dora offers numerous pastas and sauces, pizza, calzones, fresh seafood, sub sandwiches, salads, steak and veal."

"My friend and I were walking around downtown and we were looking for something local for lunch. We spotted Casa Dora and I love Italian food so we gave i..."

"This Sawgrass Village staple is well regarded for its wood-burning pizzas. However, Andiamo (Italian for “let’s go”) is much more than a pizza joint. For starters, it’s a beautiful and stylish space and the menu is expansive—from salmon carpaccio and deep fried calamari to spaghetti bolognese and sauteed flounder, there are few flavors of Italy left unexplored here."

"The Bridge of Lions is a Mediterranean style bascule bridge located in the heart of the National Historic Landmark District of St. Augustine, Florida, the nations oldest continuously occupied European settlement. The bridge, built in the Florida boom of the 1920's, with its graceful arches, tile-roofed towers and marble lions statues is listed on the National Register of Historic Places ."

"Part of the scenic Hwy A1A the Bridge of Lions connects St Augustine to Anastasia Island. There are pedestrian walkways on both sides of the bridge. The Bridge of Lions is a draw bridge that opens up to let boat traffic through the Intracoastal Waterway."

"A post shared by The Rx • Happy African Woman (@mydarlingshay) on Dec 7, 2019 at 5:31am PST. Riverplace Shopping Center is located in San Jose Boulevard in Jacksonville, Florida. It is a happening place that remains packed with people."

"Gateway Town Center is an expansive shopping center located in Jacksonville. With over 70 stores, there’s a lot that one can find here. From boutiques to grocery stores, there’s something for everyone at the shopping center."

"Markets at Town Center has a diverse mix of services, retail shops, and dining spots. It also features various local and national retailers. The shops are well-maintained to provide a  fun shopping experience."

"When this snazzy open-air mall arrived in 2005 it brought with it many brands that were new to the Jacksonville shopping scene at the time. St. Johns Town Center is close to the University of North Florida campus and has given rise to a shopping enclave between the Beaches and downtown, with an Ikea close by and a branch of TopGolf, which we’ll come to later. On St. Johns Town Center’s leafy streets (watch out for traffic) there are upwards of 170 tenants, with a fair few luxury brands like Louis Vuitton, Lacoste, Michael Kors and Tiffany & Co."

"Hyatt Place Jacksonville St. Johns Town Center features a restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and bar in Jacksonville. With a shared lounge, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space for guests."