Amelia Island Museum of History 233 S. Third St. Phone: 904-261-7378 Email Property Fernandina Beach, FL 32034   Website Fax: 904-261-9701 Reserve Now Discover the rich history and culture of Amelia Island, a tiny paradise with a big place in Florida's history books. Housed in the historic Nassau County jail, the Amelia Island Museum of History showcases the island's 4,000 years of Florida history. The museum offers modern exhibits, educational lectures, historic walking tours, ghost tours and Elderhostel programs. As the first spoken history museum in the state, they continue to offer daily docent led tours. Add to My Travel Page I like this! Comments(0) Events (1) Deals (0) Articles (9) Trips (0) Amenities View All Hours: Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sun. 1 - 4 p.m. Category Archaeological Site Battlefield/Reenactment Historic Attractions Living History Performance Museum Museum Historical Sightseeing Tours Walking Tours Disabled Traveler Information ADA Compliant Handicapped Parking Discounts Military Discount Student Discount Facility Amenities Bus Parking Gift Shop Indoor activity Meeting Facilities Parking General Information Dates closed: Major holidays Driving time to nearby lodging: 1 minute Hours: Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sun. 1 - 4 p.m. Minimum Group Number: 4 Open Year-Round Information/Services Provided Maps Available Meeting Facilities Cooking Facilities In-house Audio/Visual Tables & Chairs Payment Options Cash MasterCard Personal Checks Travelers Checks Visa Suitable for Ages Adults (18+) Kids (5-8) Seniors (55+) Teens (13-18) Tweens (9-12) Time To Experience Activity 1 - 2 hours Tour Information Customized tours Guided Tours Self-guided tours Tour Duration: up to 2 hours Tour Schedule: Self-guided (Guided tours available twice a day) General Information Dates closed: Major holidays Hours: Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sun. 1 - 4 p.m. Open Year-Round Category Museum Discounts Military Discount Student Discount Disabled Traveler Information ADA Compliant Average Rates* Art & History Average Rate Student/Active Military Admission $4.00 Adult Admission $7.00 Meetings Average Rate Commercial $250.00 *Rates are examples only. Contact business directly for exact rate information. Recent Comments No comments posted. Write a Comment To post a comment, you must be a registered user. Please see our submission guidelines. Username: Password: Email: Your Comment: Fill The Number Below: Jacksonville/Amelia Island Area Hugging the St. Johns River, Jacksonville's historic significance dates back to prehistoric residents and early French and Spanish colonists. Read More City Profile: Amelia Island Amelia Island offers a wealth of recreational activities set in an historic and scenic landscape, perfect for a brief visit or a relaxing, extended exploration. Read More Florida Romance The front desk operator greeted us with a smile and warm chocolate chip cookies before ushering us to a suite with a view of the private, white-sand beach below. Read More A-Foot in Fernandina Beach The Amelia Island Museum of History hosts interesting, specialty walking tours based on the town's historic ghosts, Centre Street and other themes. Read More Fantasy Islands It's a place where nothing is too extravagant when it comes to wowing your partner. As the Resort reminds, "all you have to do is ask." Read More Out On The Town Fernandina Beach’s 50-block historic district extends lace-curtain charm through 19th-century B&Bs, inviting boutiques and side streets that hold bell-ringer churches and museums. Read More Florida Black History Month Events On loan at the Riley House Museum is an exhibit chronicling the 56th anniversary of the Tallahassee Bus Boycott. Travel through time as the Civil Rights era unfolds, consuming the lives of ordinary people. Read More Northeast Florida Overview From the Florida-Georgia border to just north of Daytona Beach, Northeast Florida is full of spectacular sites, including historic St. Augustine. Read More History Lives on at Spooky Florida Locations Florida’s centuries-old history provides a strong connection to interesting places and significant people. As it turns out, some of them linger a bit longer than expected. Read More Locate Within Attractions Accommodations Dining Camping Shopping 5 miles 10 miles 20 miles Search 12/04/09 - 12/04/09 Holiday Home Tour Holiday Home Tour in Historic Fernandina BeachDecember 4 -5 Tour five of Amelia Island’s loveliest, private homes in Fernandina Beach’s historic district during the Amelia Island Museum of History’s third annual celebration of the holiday season.  New in 2009 will be the opportunity for guests to enjoy an authentic Victorian Tea in the splendid Bailey House which will be specially decorated for the holidays.  Homes will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both days; tea will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.  Tickets may be purchased on our website or at the museum at a future date. Group sales available.  233 S. Third St. Fernandina Beach, FL info@ameliamuseum.org http://ameliamuseum.org