The best arts & culture spots in Jacksonville

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Phase I: Reflection and Celebration Park - Carolina Museum of the Marine serves up immersive exhibits, inspiring memorial spaces, and…

111 Montford Landing Rd

Phase I: Reflection and Celebration Park - Carolina Museum of the Marine serves up immersive exhibits, inspiring memorial spaces, and outdoor experiences that bring Carolina Marines and Sailors’ stories to life, then lets you linger with the Museum Café and Store. A thoughtful local reset that actually sticks.

From the Jacksonville newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Seasonal history museum in a former missile plant dedicated to local heritage & military history.

720 Channel Blvd (Topsail Beach)

Seasonal history museum in a former missile plant dedicated to local heritage & military history.

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Play space with separate stations for various activities, including art and fitness.

625 New Bridge St

Play space with separate stations for various activities, including art and fitness.

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