Museums: Art, Culture, & History

Explore the Oldest City's artistic side with museums showcasing fine art exhibits from around the world. These museums feature local, national, and international artists. 
 

Learn about the lasting contributions of St. Augustine’s African American community. These museums highlight powerful stories of resilience and innovation from the earliest days of St. Augustine to the civil rights era and beyond.

From interactive exhibits, costumed reenactors, and hands-on experiences, our living history museums give you the opportunity to experience history today. These museums explore different eras, from Spanish colonial times to Florida’s pioneer days.

Explore beautifully preserved homes and historic buildings that tell the story of our early residents. These museums showcase period furnishings, architectural styles, and stories that provide a glimpse into life in the oldest city.

Discover the city’s role in shaping maritime history. From shipwrecks and lighthouses to historic forts, these museums reveal St. Augustine’s deep ties to naval exploration, coastal defense, and seafaring traditions.

For those looking for something unique, these museums focus on niche topics ranging from medical history to medieval torture. We even have the oldest wax museum in the country! These one-of-a-kind exhibits uncover fascinating and often surprising aspects of the past.