Amelia Island Museum of History

Top 4% of attractions in Jacksonville
7/10

5 expert reviews
Where Where
"Housed in the old Nassau County jail, the museum covers history from the Timucuan Indians through its occupation under eight flags" Full review
Where Where
"At dusk, guides lead groups through Amelia Island’s spookier corners. Expect plenty of ghost stories. F, 6 pm." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"The only time you’ll ever want to spend some time in a county jail may be at this uber-cool museum, housed in the old Nassau County jail and full of fascinating facts, factoids and artifacts about Amelia Island" Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Housed in the former county jail (1879–1975), this oral-history museum is tiny but has informative exhibits exploring Native American history, the Spanish Mission period, the Civil War and historic preservation" Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Offers docent-led walking tours of the Historic District of Fernandina Beach so you can fully appreciate this enchanting downtown including its impressive examples of Victorian-era architecture."


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