Museum of Science and History, Jacksonville

Name: Museum of Science and History
Address: 1025 Museum Cir, Jacksonville, 32207-9006, United States
Telephone: +1 904-396-6674

#21 among attractions in Jacksonville

Museum, History museum, Observatories and planetariums, Science museum

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Facts and practical information

The Museum of Science & History is a museum in Jacksonville, Florida. It is a private, non-profit institution located on the Southbank Riverwalk, and the city's most visited museum. It specializes in science and local history exhibits. It features a large traveling exhibit that changes quarterly, three floors of permanent and signature exhibits, and the Bryan-Gooding Planetarium. ()

Established: 1941 (83 years ago)Coordinates: 30°19'8"N, 81°39'35"W

Address

1025 Museum CirSouthsideJacksonville 32207-9006 United States

Contact

+1 904-396-6674

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Day trips

Museum of Science and History – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Laura Street, Jacksonville Landing, Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, Jacksonville Riverwalks.

0.6 miN
Shopping, Shopping district
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Shopping, Shopping centre, Neighbourhood
Jacksonville Landing, Jacksonville
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~1050 ftNE
Park
Jacksonville Riverwalks, Jacksonville
6 min walk • The Jacksonville Riverwalks are a network of multi-use trails and open space developments along both the north and south banks of the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida.
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Friendship Fountain, Jacksonville
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Bridge
Main Street Bridge, Jacksonville
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Florida Theatre, Jacksonville
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~110 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum
Bryan-Gooding Planetarium, Jacksonville
1 min walk • Bryan-Gooding Planetarium in the Alexander Brest Science Theatre is a planetarium in the Museum of Science and History in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
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Event space, Social club
Wells Fargo Center, Jacksonville
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museum of Science and History open?

Museum of Science and History is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 8 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of Science and History?

Nearby attractions include Bryan-Gooding Planetarium, Jacksonville (1 min walk), Bryan-Gooding Planetarium, Jacksonville (1 min walk), Two Prudential Plaza, Jacksonville (2 min walk), Friendship Fountain, Jacksonville (2 min walk).

How to get to Museum of Science and History by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of Science and History:

Train

San Marco (3 min walk)
Riverplace (6 min walk)

Bus

Acosta • Lines: Red (20 min walk)
Courthouse • Lines: Red (22 min walk)