Old Florida Museum

259 San Marco Ave., St Augustine, FL 32084-1628
 
 
 
 
 
Average User Rating (11)
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This educational museum called Old Florida Museum is just six miles off I-95 in historic St. Augustine. Explore Florida's pre-European past when Timucuan Indians inhabited the region. Get a feeling for what it... More »
This educational museum called Old Florida Museum is just six miles off I-95 in historic St. Augustine. Explore Florida's pre-European past when Timucuan Indians inhabited the region. Get a feeling for what it was actually like to live and work in those times. Or imagine yourself during the Spanish colonial era, drilling holes with pump drills, discovering 18th century amusements or even hand-dipping homemade candles. You can pretend you're an old-time Florida pioneer, writing with actual feather quill pens in a true-to-life pioneer homestead.
Open Hours: Daily 10a-5p
Contact: 904-824-6848 / 800 813-3208
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9 reviews for Old Florida Museum
Best attraction in St. Augustine Floridia
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 08/28/09
Guide was very well informed in Indian history. He demostrated Indian crafts and accuratly described Indian life. Tour was educational and fun. I highly recommend the Old Florida Museum.
 
 
 
 
 
1 of 1 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
wonderful for families
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 08/05/09
Just got home from a trip to St Aug, so glad we found this museum! My kids loved the tour, my son must have spent 10 minutes trying to start a fire. My daughter even got to be the chief! The guide was wonderful, she was very patient with the kids and answered all of our questions. It was very interesting to me, too, I've always had an interest in history and this was information I've never heard before. There was an older couple on our tour and they enjoyed themselves as well, so it's not just for kids. Very reasonably priced, especially compared to some of the ghost tours. Highly recommend!
 
 
 
 
 
2 of 2 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
Great activity for kids and adults
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 08/02/09
We live in the area and haven't been here before. We took our 7 year old grandson who was totally enthralled with the tour. The gentleman who re-enacted the character of the Indian was fantastic. He was engaging to all ages and made the visit thrilling to kids. Definitely a must for visitors and locals to take your kids---well worth the admission price.
 
 
 
 
 
3 of 3 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
Really recommended
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 07/04/09
This was great! Totally unlike any other historical village kind of museum. You actually get to DO things here, instead of just watching people demonstrate. I went with 2 young children, my husband, and my in-laws, and it was really great for all age groups. The guides were really knowledgable. No matter what you ask, they know the answer. For St. Augustine, this was actually one of the least expensive attractions, as well. If you're only in St. Augustine for a day, I'd definitely recommend this and the trolley. We all really felt like we got to experience the town and it's history, all while having fun.
 
 
 
 
 
7 of 7 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
Awesome!!
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 07/03/09
Had the best time at this place. Very entertaining and informative. I would say a MUST DO on your trip to Saint Augustine. Fun and educational for children and families. Fascinating for adults of any age. We had a mixed bunch in our group. The youngest was 7 and the oldest 68. We all loved it. This Indian guide made a spear point in like 5 min form a raw peice of flint and started a fire with a bow drill in like 10 sec. I have never seen anything like it! They also let you work with the tools and games and touch the artifacts. The staff was very nice and helpful.
 
 
 
 
 
8 of 8 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
A fun attraction
By Lindsay, 05/22/09
We really enjoyed this one. It was educational and interestign.
 
 
 
 
 
11 of 11 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
I loved it
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 04/26/08
I wrote a paper about it and sooo want to go back. They had great workers and a cool shop with great prices. It was fun for kids and adults!!
 
 
 
 
 
11 of 11 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
Great Educational Visit
By Cindy, 04/13/08
Great educational place to visit.My scouts had a great time,learned something,made a craft.Great price for the experience.Make this one of your stops while in St.Augustine.
 
 
 
 
 
10 of 10 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
Get out of jail free
By joyce, 08/14/05
Liked the old town jail.It was a living history museum with a costumed guide acting out a part in the story.Our guide was excellent and brought the place to life. She involved the children and was amusing but thought provoking
 
 
 
 
 
18 of 20 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
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