The best arts & culture spots in Jacksonville

“Spend an afternoon by the St. Johns revisiting old Florida as Mandarin Museum and Historical Society weaves Mandarin’s story through the Maple Leaf shipwreck, St. Joseph’s Mission Schoolhouse, and exhibits spotlighting local artists...”

From the Jacksonville newsletter, August 4, 2026

“Destroyer commissioned in 1945 for the US Navy, now a museum with steep ladders to its levels.”

“Dance, theater, the symphony & more presented in a modern complex housing 3 theaters of varied size.”

“Museum showcases 5,000 works of art from all eras in a riverfront site surrounded by gardens.”

“Permanent & temporary displays on the region's past, plus a historic chapel & an old steam train.”

“Art museum features changing exhibition galleries along with permanent works & a children's area.”

“Interactive & hands-on exhibits including a castle, grocery store & other kid-friendly play areas.”