Jacksonville Maritime Museum, Jacksonville

Name: Jacksonville Maritime Museum
Address: Jacksonville, United States

#48 among attractions in Jacksonville

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The Jacksonville Maritime Museum – which became known as the Jacksonville Maritime Heritage Center – told the maritime history of Jacksonville, Florida, United States, and the First Coast through its connection to the St. Johns River and the Atlantic Ocean. Its collection included large scale models of ships from Mayflower to present day vessels, as well as paintings, photographs and artifacts dating to 1562. ()

Established: 1985 (39 years ago)Visitors per year: 9.9 thous.Coordinates: 30°19'29"N, 81°39'34"W

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Downtown JacksonvilleJacksonville United States

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Jacksonville Maritime Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~920 ftN
Shopping, Shopping district
Laura Street, Jacksonville
5 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.
~100 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Neighbourhood
Jacksonville Landing, Jacksonville
1 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,...
0.9 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, Jacksonville
23 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 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
121 Financial Ballpark, Jacksonville
26 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.
~1750 ftS
Park, Fountain
Friendship Fountain, Jacksonville
9 min walk • Friendship Fountain is a large fountain in Jacksonville, Florida. It is in St. Johns River Park at the west end of Downtown Jacksonville's Southbank Riverwalk attraction.
~380 ftE
Bridge
Main Street Bridge, Jacksonville
2 min walk • The Main Street Bridge, officially the John T. Alsop Jr. Bridge, is a bridge crossing the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida. It was the second bridge built across the river. It carries four lanes of traffic, and is signed as US 1/US 90. A lift bridge, it opened in July 1941 at a cost of $1.5 million.
~1680 ftN
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, Jacksonville
9 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.
~1290 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Florida Theatre, Jacksonville
7 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.
~440 ftNE
Event space, Social club
Wells Fargo Center, Jacksonville
3 min walk • Wells Fargo Center is a skyscraper in the downtown area of Jacksonville, Florida, at the southeast corner of Bay and Laura streets. Standing 535 feet tall, it is the city's second-tallest building. It was formerly known as the Modis Building until 2011, when Wells Fargo acquired the naming rights.
~1500 ftN
Park, Playground
James Weldon Johnson Park, Jacksonville
8 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.
~920 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts, Jacksonville
5 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)

Which popular attractions are close to Jacksonville Maritime Museum?

Nearby attractions include Jacksonville Landing, Jacksonville (1 min walk), Main Street Bridge, Jacksonville (2 min walk), VyStar Tower, Jacksonville (3 min walk), Wells Fargo Center, Jacksonville (3 min walk).

How to get to Jacksonville Maritime Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Jacksonville Maritime Museum:

Train

Central (6 min walk)
James Weldon Johnson Park (9 min walk)

Bus

Courthouse • Lines: Red (13 min walk)
Acosta • Lines: Red (14 min walk)