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Phase I: Reflection and Celebration Park - Carolina Museum of the Marine

Arts & Culture

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, September 4, 2026

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Zing Zumm, Children's Museum of Jacksonville

Arts & Culture

If your littles have cabin-fever levels of wiggles, Zing Zumm, Children's Museum of Jacksonville is your midweek sanity saver for ages 0-10…

625 New Bridge St

“If your littles have cabin-fever levels of wiggles, Zing Zumm, Children's Museum of Jacksonville is your midweek sanity saver for ages 0-10 with hands-on exhibits like a Tot Spot for toddlers, pretend-play Grocery by Publix, rotating art and STEM stations, plus events that keep curiosity buzzing.”

From the Jacksonville newsletter, September 18, 2026

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Montford Point Marine Museum

Arts & Culture

Step into Montford Point Marine Museum for the largest collection of photos, documents, and stories of African American Marines from 1942…

Bldg M101 Camp Johnson

“Step into Montford Point Marine Museum for the largest collection of photos, documents, and stories of African American Marines from 1942 to 1949, preserved on the very grounds they trained. It’s a powerful, pride-sparking visit that turns a free afternoon into something you’ll feel in your bones.”

From the Jacksonville newsletter, September 17, 2026

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