Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum, Jacksonville

Name: Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum
Address: 101 W 1st St, Jacksonville, 32206-4929, United States
Telephone: +1 904-356-2992

#47 among attractions in Jacksonville

Museum, Art museum, Library, History museum

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The Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum is a museum in Jacksonville, Florida, one of fifteen Karpeles Manuscript Library Museums in the United States, all housed in repurposed old buildings. Other locations of Karpeles Museums include Buffalo, NY; Charleston, SC; Duluth, MI; Newburgh, NY; Santa Barbara, CA; Tacoma, WA; Shreveport, LA; Fort Wayne, IN; Alvin, TX; Rock Island, IL; St. Louis, MO; Gloversville, NY; Pittsburgh, PA; and Great Falls, MT. Karpeles Manuscript Library Museums display manuscripts and documents from the private collection of David and Marsha Karpeles, the world's largest such collection, as well as art exhibits. ()

Established: 1992 (32 years ago)Coordinates: 30°20'12"N, 81°39'25"W

Address

101 W 1st StSpringfieldJacksonville 32206-4929 United States

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+1 904-356-2992

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Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Laura Street, Jacksonville Landing, Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, 121 Financial Ballpark.

0.7 miS
Shopping, Shopping district
Laura Street, Jacksonville
18 min walk • Laura Street is a north–south street in Jacksonville, Florida, United States, named for the daughter of the city's founder, Isaiah D. Hart. Historically, the downtown portion of Laura Street has been considered the financial district of Jacksonville.
0.8 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre, Neighbourhood
Jacksonville Landing, Jacksonville
22 min walk • Nestled along the Northbank of the St. Johns River, Jacksonville Landing was a bustling marketplace and a beloved social hub in Jacksonville, Florida. For years, it served as a go-to destination for both locals and tourists looking to enjoy shopping, dining,...
1 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, Jacksonville
27 min walk • VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena is a multi-purpose arena located in Jacksonville, Florida. It currently serves as the home arena of the Jacksonville Icemen of the ECHL, the Jacksonville Giants of the American Basketball Association, and the Jacksonville Sharks of the National Arena League.
1.2 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
121 Financial Ballpark, Jacksonville
30 min walk • 121 Financial Ballpark is a baseball park in Jacksonville, Florida. It is the home stadium of the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp Minor League Baseball team, who play in the International League. The facility opened in 2003.
0.5 miS
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, Jacksonville
14 min walk • The Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, also known as MOCA Jacksonville, is a contemporary art museum in Jacksonville, Florida, funded and operated as a "cultural institute" of the University of North Florida.
0.7 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Florida Theatre, Jacksonville
19 min walk • The Florida Theatre is a historic American movie theater located in Jacksonville, Florida. Opened in April 1927, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places on November 4, 1982. On April 18, 2012, the AIA's Florida Chapter placed the building on its list of Florida Architecture: 100 Years. 100 Places.
0.5 miS
City hall, Architecture
St. James Building, Jacksonville
13 min walk • The St. James Building is a historic building in Downtown Jacksonville, Florida, currently housing Jacksonville City Hall. It was designed by architect Henry John Klutho and opened in 1912. One of many structures in downtown Jacksonville designed by Klutho after the Great Fire of 1901, it is considered his Prairie School masterpiece.
0.6 miS
Park, Playground
James Weldon Johnson Park, Jacksonville
15 min walk • James Weldon Johnson Park is a 1.54-acre public park in Downtown Jacksonville, Florida. Originally a village green, it was the first and is the oldest park in the city.
~1200 ftSE
Park
Springfield Park, Jacksonville
6 min walk • Springfield Park is a public park in Jacksonville, Florida, on the southern bounds of the historic neighborhood of Springfield. It is part of a network of parks that parallel Hogan's Creek.
0.6 miS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. John's Cathedral, Jacksonville
16 min walk • St. John's Cathedral is a cathedral of the Episcopal Church in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. One of the oldest congregations in Jacksonville, it became the seat of the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Florida in 1951. The current building dates to 1906.
0.9 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts, Jacksonville
23 min walk • The Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts is a performing arts center located in Jacksonville, Florida. Situated along the Riverbank, the venue is known as the First Coast’s "premiere riverfront entertainment facility".

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum open?

Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum is open:

Monday 10 am - 3 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 3 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 3 pm
Thursday 10 am - 3 pm
Friday 10 am - 3 pm
Saturday 10 am - 3 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum?

Nearby attractions include Bethel Church, Jacksonville (1 min walk), Klutho Park, Jacksonville (6 min walk), Springfield Park, Jacksonville (6 min walk), First Baptist Church of Jacksonville, Jacksonville (9 min walk).

How to get to Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum:

Bus

Bay R • Lines: 14, 22, 32, 33, 8 (7 min walk)
Bay O • Lines: 11, 18, 4, 5 (7 min walk)

Train

Rosa Parks (7 min walk)
James Weldon Johnson Park (14 min walk)