Join local historian Wayne Wood for an illustrated survey of landmarks and hidden architectural gems across more than three centuries in Northeast Florida, including the unique architecture of Atlantic Beach.
Join local historian Johnny Woodhouse to discover the stories behind the names of Atlantic Beach streets, parks, and monuments. From Ahern Street to Bull Park, learn the surprising local history and the influential figures behind these familiar places.
Events are free for Museum members, with a suggested donation of $5 for non-members. Attendance is limited, and registration is required.
Please note that the Beaches Museum will close early at noon for a private event on Wednesday, 1/28. We will resume our regular operating hours on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Please plan your visits accordingly!
The Beaches Museum will be closed on Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th for the Sea and Sky Air Show. Please plan your visit accordingly! We will resume our regular operating hours on Tuesday, October 28th at 10:00 a.m.
Please note that the Beaches Museum will close at 2:00 p.m. for a private event this Saturday, September 27th. Please plan your visit accordingly! We will resume regular operating hours on Sunday, September 28th at 12:00 p.m. noon.
Thursday, March 20 at 6:30 PM, join us at the Museum for a special Boardwalk Talk and book signing with this month’s featured author, Dorothy K. Fletcher.
Thursday, May 1 at 6:30 PM, join us for a special Boardwalk Talk with historic preservation expert Dr. Leslee Keys on the unique challenges coastal sites present for historic preservationists and what can be done to enhance the resilience of a coastal community’s heritage sites.
Thursday, June 13 at 6:30 PM, join us for a special Boardwalk Talk which will explore Johnny Woodhouse’s research into the 22 fallen WWII veterans of Jacksonville Beach remembered in Oceanfront Park’s World War II memorial.
Thursday, August 7 at 6:30 PM, join us at the Museum for a special Boardwalk Talk on World War II in Florida with speaker Eliot Kleinberg. Make sure to take a look at our current exhibit for a look at more war history!
Funding for this program was provided through a grant from Florida Humanities with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Florida Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities
Thursday, September 18 at 6:30 PM, join us at the Museum for a special Boardwalk Talk on the Seminoles of African Descent with University of Florida lecturer Dr. Vincent Adejumo.
Funding for this program was provided through a grant from Florida Humanities with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Florida Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities
Thursday, October 9 at 6:30 PM, join us at the Museum for a special Boardwalk Talk by Carrie Sue Ayvar celebrating women’s’ history in Florida!
Funding for this program was provided through a grant from Florida Humanities with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Florida Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities
The Beaches Museum will be closed for a private event this Friday at 1:00 PM. Please plan your visits accordingly! We will resume regular operating hours on Saturday, March 1st.
Beaches Museum • 381 Beach Boulevard Jacksonville Beach, Florida 32250
