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Burt Reynolds and Friends Museum - Jupiter, Florida
Burt Reynolds and Friends Museum - Jupiter, Florida
Tucked into the Jupiter, Florida community is the Burt Reynolds and Friends Museum. For those that have paid attention to what has influenced Hollywood and elsewhere in the business of acting it is a trip through memories that will be well worth the time. For those that aren’t familiar with everything that Burt Reynolds has been involved in it will give you a new appreciation of his talents. Read more
THE MONTICELLO OPERA HOUSE - MONTICELLO, FLORIDA
THE MONTICELLO OPERA HOUSE - MONTICELLO, FLORIDA
The Monticello Opera House was originally called the "Perkins Block" and was built in 1890. The first floor bays housed the Perkins mercantile interests, a general store and sewing machine shop, a hardware store and a farm implement supply store. There was a building behind that was used as a stable where horses, mules and wagons were sold. The second floor included a large foyer and an opera house with the largest stage in the region. Read more
Gadsden Arts Center - Quincy, Florida
Gadsden Arts Center - Quincy, Florida
Enter the doors of the Gadsden Arts Center and you will be exposed to art unlike that you have seen in many other museums. The Ichiboku Sculptures are a most exciting opportunity to learn about the history and craft of the "one tree" type of Japanese sculpture made from a single block of wood . This technique is from the 9th century when a spirit of religious revivalism prevailed, and the spirit of the tree was invoked to lend strength to the image carved from it. Read more
Anheuser-Busch Brewery Tour - Jacksonville, Florida
Anheuser-Busch Brewery Tour - Jacksonville, Florida
Anheuser-Busch was founded in 1852 and has strived to remain the best brewery in the United States since that time. You will be able to take a tour of the brewery and see how the product that you love to drink is actually produced under the highest standards possible.
Not only will you get to see how beer is made but you will also be able to enjoy the Brew House where you will be able to sample the beer. You must be 21 to sample the beer but it’s a wonderful way to conclude your tour. Read more
Tallahassee Antique Car Museum - Tallahassee, Florida
Tallahassee Antique Car Museum Has a Fine Selection of Antique Cars and Vehicles from a By-Gone Era. A visit to Tallahassee would not be complete without stopping by the Tallahassee Antique Car Museum to view one of the finest rare car collections in the Southeast. This 100,000 square foot museum has over 130 cars ranging from the 1860 hearse the carried President Lincoln’s body to some of the newer, rare vehicles of today. This museum captures the history of automotive development in a brand new facility that is also available for banquets and events. Read more
Mosh Museum of Science & History - Jacksonville, Floridia
Mosh Museum of Science & History - Jacksonville, Florida
This facility will give you a chance to learn about the history of Jacksonville for more than 12,000 years. Of course, the area wasn’t Jacksonville then, but it certainly had some interesting times.
In the Currents of Time exhibit you will be able to travel back in time to those days of the Timucua Indians. You will learn about "the great fire", visit a WWII Navy hanger and enter a 1950’s house and see what it was like to live in the 50’s.
The Atlantic Trails will show you whales, dolphins & manatees that are part of the under water lives of the northern Florida area. You will see life-sized models of some of these mammals and be able to do some hands on exhibits. You will be able to see the Bone Zone, the Migratory Story, the Sea Cow Corral, Bare Bones and other Comparisons, and get sound bytes and other impressions for your senses.
In the Florida Naturalist Center you will learn about the animals of North Florida such as the alligator, gopher tortoises, snakes and birds.
Take a walk through the Hixson Native Plant Courtyard and experience quiet time with beautiful plants, trees and flowers along with animals that live in this preserved habitat. There are wild turtles and fish in a fountain-fed pond that you can enjoy while taking a break from your tour.
The museum also has the JEA Science Theater & Aqua Expo where kids will learn about energy. There are opportunities for the kids to use some unconventional tools to learn about electricity and electrical safety. The Aqua Expo focuses on the scarce and precious nature of water and why it should be conserved.
There is Kidspace which is designed for children 5 and younger which features a tree house and a new water table.
Are you interested in sunken ships? Here you will be able to see the Maple Leaf, one of the largest ships that went down during the Civil War. It was sunk in the St. John’s River and remained there for more than 140 years. This exhibit can be found on the Third Floor Gallery.
The museum also has a Prehistoric Park where the display of a dinosaur skeleton is now in a new display environment.
The Universe of Science exhibit will offer exciting science for children and adults. It delves into the worlds of buoyancy, gravity, light, mechanics, magnetism, pendulums, and sound through hands on demonstrations. Each section includes interactive, motion sensored information stations that explain the principles of the experiments that you have performed.
In Water World there are three coral reef systems including a Red Sea tank, Pacific Ocean tank and Caribbean/Florida tank. Found in vastly different parts of the world, these three habitats will contain some of the same families of fish which are naturally found in each water system. Angelfish and tangs will be two of the versatile types of fish that live in each coral reef system.
Location: 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville, FL 32207-9053
Phone: (904) 396-MOSH (6674)
Fax: (904) 396-5799
Email: webmaster@themosh.org
Hours:
Monday - Friday : 10 AM - 5 PM
Saturday : 10 AM - 6 PM
Sunday : 1 - 6 PM
Fees:**
Adults : $9.00
Seniors (55 + ) : $7.50
Active Military : $7.50
Children (3 - 12) : $7.00
Cosmic Concert: see schedule
Members & ASTC : FREE
Planetarium Show: $1.00
Extreme Science Show: $1.00
MOSH general admission is open every day of the year* except:
Easter Day
One & Only Genuine Original MOSH Party
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
New Year’s Day
World Golf Village - St. Augustine, Florida
Discover Your Dream Golf Vacation at World Golf Village, Florida. The World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Florida is the premier destination for anyone who loves the game of golf. At World Golf Village, you can play golf, take professional lessons, tour fabulous golf-related exhibits, and relax at a spa resort. You can stay at this luxurious golf resort for the ultimate golf getaway, or spend a day touring this incredible attraction. Read more
Gulf Islands National Seashore - Pensacola, Florida
Explore the Gulf Islands National Seashore in Florida - The Gulf Islands National Seashore in Florida is a fantastic place to spend time in beautiful natural surroundings. You can enjoy a huge variety of outdoor activities at Gulf Islands National Seashore including activities both on and off the water. Read more
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