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Home > United States > 5 Best Museums in Jacksonville, Florida

5 Best Museums in Jacksonville, Florida

By Dymphe / January 30, 2021

In this article, you can read about the best museums in Jacksonville. In this US city and looking for culture and history? Then this is the article for you!

Table of Contents

  • 1. Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
  • 2. Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville
  • 3. Museum of Science and History
  • 4. Mandarin Museum & Historical Society
  • 5. Museum of Southern History

1. Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens

At the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens you can find the largest fine arts museum of Northeast Florida. The collection consists of more than 5000 objects, and includes items that are more than 4000 years old, as well as more modern artifacts. Moreover, you can find porcelain, paintings, prints, rare books, and many other things.

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2. Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville

The Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville displays works by both international, as well as more national and regional artists. Furthermore, the museum has a permanent collection based around six themes. The themes are:

- Art as social commentary
- The evolution of mark-making
- (re)presentation
- New media, process
- Object relationship
- Material as meaning.

Besides that, the museum also has many temporary exhibitions.

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3. Museum of Science and History

At the museum of Science and History, you can learn about several aspects of science, but also about history. There are many interactive exhibits that focus on, among many other subjects, coastal animals of Northeast Florida and diverse energy sources. Furthermore, you'll also find exhibits about the human body and the history of Jacksonville and Northeast Florida.

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4. Mandarin Museum & Historical Society

The Mandarin Museum & Historical Society is a museum dedicated to the Mandarin neighbourhood of Jacksonville. The museum has several exhibits that are focused on the history of the area, notable people of the area, and local artists.

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5. Museum of Southern History

At the Museum of Southern History a lot can be learned about several aspects of the history of the United States. The museum covers the history of Native Americans, the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the current time. Moreover, objects on display here include the original Battle Flag of the 19th Georgia Infantry, a portrait of Thomas Jonathan 'Stonewall' Jackson and old weapons. Therefore, this is one of the best museums in Jacksonville if you're interested in history!

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