History, Natural History, Park

Fort Caroline memorializes the short-lived French presence in sixteenth century Florida. Here you will find stories of exploration, survival, religious disputes, territorial battles, and first contact between American Indians and Europeans. The museum also describes other significant cultural and natural features located within the boundaries of the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve.

Culture, History, Natural History, Nature Centers, Planetarium, Science

Investigate whales, dolphins, and manatees in Atlantic Tails. Travel through space in the Bryan-Gooding Planetarium. Relive Northeast Florida History in Currents of Time. Come face-to-face with animals of the region in the Florida Naturalist's Center, and get moving with Health in Motion.

Children's, Natural History, Science

Tree Hill, Jacksonville's center of excellence for environmental education, conservation and awareness, offers programs, facilities and access to natural areas, which promote understanding of and respect for our natural world.

Archaeology, History, Historic House, Natural History, Park

You can explore the grounds at Kingsley Plantation, which include the slave quarters, barn, waterfront, plantation house, kitchen house, and interpretive garden. The visitor contact station and bookstore are located in a 1920s building adjacent to the plantation buildings. The plantation house is open for tours on a limited basis. Please call for information and reservations. A free audio tour is available, please inquire at the visitor contact station.

History, Historic House, Natural History, Park