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Museums: Art, Culture, & History

From art to artifacts: a journey through time.

History isn’t just preserved in St. Augustine — it lives in our streets, architecture, and in the very fabric of our city. From pirate legends and Spanish explorers to Gilded Age grandeur and maritime adventures, every museum offers a deeper look into our past. Walk through centuries-old buildings, explore artifacts that tell forgotten stories, and step inside exhibits that bring history to life. Whether you’re fascinated by military strongholds, fine art, or hands-on discoveries, St. Augustine’s museums invite you to experience history in a whole new way.

Find the Perfect Museum for You

Living History Museums

From interactive exhibits, costumed reenactors, and hands-on experiences, our living history museums give you the opportunity to experience history today. These museums explore different eras, from Spanish colonial times to Florida’s pioneer days.

Get tickets to Colonial Quarter​

Specialty Museums

For those looking for something unique, these museums focus on niche topics ranging from medical history to medieval torture. We even have the oldest wax museum in the country! These one-of-a-kind exhibits uncover fascinating and often surprising aspects of the past.

Get tickets to Potter's Wax Museum

Featured Museums

Discover the museums known for their historical significance, immersive exhibits, and unforgettable experiences. Start exploring now and plan your visit today.

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Explore, Learn, & Discover

Discover centuries of history, art, and culture through immersive exhibits and historic sites.

(904) 834-3109

151 Sawgrass Corners Dr.

This tiny museum features vintage, limited edition toys and games.

(386) 446-7630

7900 Old Kings Road

See and experience a Florida farm at this living history museum in Flagler County.

(904) 823-2232

15 Fort Mose Trail

A National Historic Landmark & a precursor site of the National Underground Railroad Network.

We Think You'll Love These Exhibits

Bad Outdoorsman Suit artwork by Katie Hargrave and Meredith Laura Lynn
Tomorrow
Apr 30

Bad Outdoorsmen Exhibit

Mondays - Saturdays, Jan. 20 - Apr. 19, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Challenge your perception of nature, conservation, and outdoor exploration.

A relief print in progress
Thursday
May 1

Flagler College Print-Fest

Thursday, May 1, 2025 | 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

College students sell their artwork at this vendor-style event.

An experimental short film presented at FMFF
Friday
May 2

Finger Mullet Film Festival

Friday, May 2, 2025 | 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Experimental art and short films submitted by artists from all over.

Antique Cars with their hoods raised at the Classic Car Museum's Monthly Cruise-In.
Saturday
May 17

Cruisers Car Club Cruise-IN

Third Saturday of the Month | 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Enjoy classic cars, music, and door prizes each month.

Painting of a boy reaching for fireflies, courtesy of St. Augustine Art Association
Thursday
Jul 17

STAAA Exhibit: Annual Honors Show

Friday, Jun. 7 - Sunday, Jul. 6, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

See the best of the best at the St. Augustine Art Association Honors Show.

Two yellow butterflies gently hovering over sunlit, golden grasses
Thursday
Jul 17

STAAA: Here & There Art Exhibit

Tuesday - Sunday, May 2 - Jun. 1, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

See the world through the eyes of talented artists.

Dig Deeper: Museums & History Articles

Lincolnville residents celebrate Emancipation Day with an annual parade in 1920

Black History Museums

Learn the stories that shaped the Oldest City.

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The deck of the pirate ship at the Pirate and Treasure Museum

A Pirate Paradise

Uncover the swashbuckling past of the nation’s oldest city.

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Mystery & History at Ripley's

Strange, spooky, and unbelievable — explore Ripley’s secrets.

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