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Summer Art and Activities in Jacksonville Florida

With Summer just around the corner, Jacksonville’s the perfect city to spend summer break. But for those who want to take a break from the beach crowd (and the heat), it might be a fun change of pace to visit one of the many local museums! Here’s a few that we would love to personally recommend.

A Step Back in Time with Beaches Museum

From its beginnings as a resort for weary pioneers and fisherman alike, Beaches Museum is a wonderful spot right on the water that, nowadays, showcases much of the rich culture and art that’s emerged along the Florida Coastline. They also feature limited time exhibitions for local artists like Jenna Alexander through the “Salt Run and the Sea” Exhibition, available now through June 22nd. Beaches Museum has a plethora of upcoming events it hosts outside of just artwork, however. From concerts to boardwalk tours, Beaches Museum is a wonderful change of pace with plenty of permanent and seasonal exhibitions.

Hands-On Children’s Museum near Nocatee

The Hands-On Children’s Museum is an educational play place that aims to let your children learn about the world they live in through their own hands-on experiences! With interactive mock-ups of fire stations, grocery stores, movie studios, and more, this museum has a lot to offer for keeping your children entertained for hours on end. It even offers wheelchair accessibility so all kids can have the chance to get a glimpse at adulting through role play and imagination.

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Indoor Museums near Fernadina Beach

If you’re looking for a history lesson, then look no further than the Amelia Island Museum of History! This incredible museum houses exhibits from all periods of civilization on Amelia Island, from its occupation in Native America, to the period of European Exploration, all the way up to the Modern Era. Visitors can explore the vast cultural changes that the island has gone through in a truly immersive way. And for those who feel adventurous, they even offer a guided Ghost Tour on Fridays!

Art Galleries with Lessons and Summer Activities

Lastly, the Island Art Association is an indoor art center that offers many opportunities for visitors to look at, and even get in touch with their own art. The gallery showcases the works of nearly fifty local artists and cycles through new pieces every two months through its "Nouveau Art Show”. The center also offers art lessons for youth and adults alike through workshops during certain months of the year. Visiting the Island Art Association can be as casual or hands-on as you see fit for your next visit!

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Fuel Up for Summer at Timoti’s Seafood Shak

All of these wonderful museums are within 30 minutes or closer to our front doors! Whether you take one of our menu items on the go with you or decide to stop in for a break from the sun, we can’t wait to see you!

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Jacksonville Museums with Amazing Art (and Even Better Air Conditioning)