Things to Do Indoors in Jacksonville (and Beyond)
Rainy/Windy/Cold? Check out These Fun Activities in Jacksonville and Amelia Island
Family activities don’t have to stop just because the weather is poor! Turn off that TV, and check out some great family-friendly things to do around our Northeast Florida area, including St. Augustine, Jacksonville and Fernandina Beach.
Fernandina Beach Family Activities
Fernandina Beach Pinball Museum, Inc.
Fun for all ages, this pinball museum offers day passes so that you and the kiddos can take your time trying out all of the funky machines that range in years from the decades.
Daily Admission with Unlimited Play
Adults - $14
“Try Them” Special - $10 for one hour
Children under 12 - $12
(Closed Mon & Tuesday)
Amelia Musical Playhouse
With nightly and weekend shows, this is a perfect option for lovers of the arts. New performances pop-up monthly, so be sure to check out their upcoming calendar of entertainment.
http://www.ameliamusicalplayhouse.com
Amelia Island Muesum of History
Even if you aren’t a history buff, this quaint museum in Fernandina Beach showcases the lifestyles of pastimes. Be sure to catch the 8 Flags Tour, and learn how Amelia Island received its notable name.
Family Activities Around Jacksonville
Museum of Science & History
From dinosaur skeletons to planetariums, this children’s museum offers fun for all ages. Live animal shows and traveling exhibits are a few of what awaits in this interesting day activity for the whole family.
https://www.wheretraveler.com/jacksonville/museum-science-and-history
Cummer Museum of Arts & Gardens
This museum offers a beautiful garden as well as large collection of works spanning from 2100 B.C. through the 21st century. Enjoy diverse special exhibits, special classes for all ages and an immersive education center. Closed Mondays.
https://www.cummermuseum.org
Bravoz Enterainment Center
Jump around, jump, jump, jump around! This trampoline hot spot will get your heart rate up as you indulge in old fashioned fun. Get moving on large trampoline courts, try your hand at dodgeball or hit the Ninja Warrior course. Adults can relax with a beverage while the kids play, and downtown is available with games galore.
St. Augustine Area Family Activities
St. Augustine Pirate and Treasure Museum
Get transported back in time 300 years at the height of the age of piracy! Learn about and view artifacts from real pirates, try your hand at cannon shooting or face the torture chamber. Fun for all ages. Arggg!
http://thepiratemuseum.com
Lightner Museum
Housed in the former Alcazar Hotel built in 1888 by Henry Flagler, this exquisite museum is packed with history and wonder. Check out the first indoor swimming pool, now the home of an eatery in the day, wedding venue at night, and enjoy an array of 19th century art.
https://lightnermuseum.org