Amelia Island Museum of History, Amelia Island

Amelia Island Museum of History reviews

Rate this attraction

TripAdvisor traveler rating

513 reviews

Google

4.5

• By Jim K

  This museum was an old county jail so it is a wandering collection of rooms. But it does a good job of covering the long history of Fernandina Beach. Well worth the $8.  more »

• By Gunner5502

  For a small town history museum, it was excellent. Filled with lots of exhibits and artifacts that really tell the story of the island all the way back to pre-European contact. The guide led the...  more »

See more on TripAdvisor »

Google

• By Aroh Barjatya

  Surprisingly amazing for such a small museum. Even my young Elementary School kids loved it and wanted to spend more time. We were there for 2 hours and could easily spend one more. The staff was voluntary but v incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. Very well kept museum.

  more less
• By Nicole - Nikki Wilson

  Great museum tucked a block off the main drag. Don't hesitate to take a guided tour with a docent. Mr. Birdsong is a gem of a volunteer. His love of the area shines through. The displays are incredibly professional for a museum in a small town. I really enjoyed stamping my paper as I roamed from room to room reading the displays. Certainly worth the admission price.

  more less

See more on Google »

Plan your trip to Amelia Island

• Get a personalized trip

  A complete day by day itinerary
  based on your preferences

• Customize it

  Refine your trip. We'll find the
  best routes and schedules

• Manage it

  Everything in one place.
  Everyone on the same page.

Popular things to do in Amelia Island

©

State Park

Fort Clinch State Park

Fernandina Beach

4.8

Duration: 2 hours

Fishing Charter / Tour

Fish Amelia Island

Fernandina Beach

5.0

Duration: 4 hours

©

Fishing Charter / Tour

SemperFi Charters

Fernandina Beach

5.0

Duration: 4 hours

©

Stand-Up Paddleboarding

Stand-Up Paddleboarding

4.7

Duration: 3 hours

Side trips from Amelia Island

©

Dolphin / Whale Watching

Dolphin & Whale Watching

Jekyll Island

4.8

Duration: 2 hours

©

Beach

Driftwood Beach

Jekyll Island

4.7

Duration: 2 hours

©

Neighborhood

Jekyll Island Historic District

Jekyll Island

4.6

Duration: 2 hours

©

Biking Trail

Jekyll Island Trail System

Jekyll Island

4.9

Duration: 4 hours

Hidden gems in Amelia Island

©

Playground

Main Beach Park

Fernandina Beach

4.7

Duration: 4 hours

Fishing Charter / Tour

Angler's Mark Fishing Charter

Fernandina Beach

4.9

Duration: 2h 30 min

©

Dolphin / Whale Watching

Amelia Island Charters

5.0

Duration: 2 hours

Dolphin / Whale Watching

George's Jet Ski Adventures

Fernandina Beach

4.8

Duration: 1h 30 min

Kid-friendly things to do in Amelia Island

©

Playground

Pirate Playground

Fernandina Beach

4.5

Duration: 2 hours

©

Beach

Amelia Island State Park

4.3

Duration: 2 hours

Golf Course

Island Falls Golf

Fernandina Beach

4.1

Duration: 2 hours

©

Beach

Seaside Park

4.7

Duration: 30 minutes

Nearby attractions in Amelia Island

©

Horseback Riding Tour

Amelia Island Horseback Riding

Fernandina Beach

5.0

Duration: 1 hour

©

Water Sport

Amelia Island Kayak Excursions

Fernandina Beach

5.0

Duration: 2 hours

©

Eco Tour

Amelia River Cruises & Charters

Fernandina Beach

4.8

Duration: 2h 30 min

©

Water Sport

Backwater Cat Adventure

4.9

Duration: 3 hours

Wildlife in Amelia Island

Fishing Charter / Tour

AC Charters

Fernandina Beach

4.7

Duration: 4 hours

Fishing Charter / Tour

Ye Ole Pirate Fishing Charter

Fernandina Beach

4.6

Duration: 4 hours

Featured attractions

©

Horseback Riding Tour

Amelia Island Horseback Riding

Fernandina Beach

5.0

Duration: 1 hour

©

Specialty Museum

The Maritime Museum of Amelia Island

Fernandina Beach

4.5

Duration: 1 hour

©

Historic Site

Fernandina Beach

4.5

Duration: 2 hours

Historic Site

Amelia Island Historic District

4.6

Duration: 2 hours

Don't Miss a Thing. See & Do More.

Start planning