So much fun for all ages bring family and friends you learn so history come early beat the crowds…read moreit is magical fun amazing come on the weekdays so important the staff is very nice and friendly and helpful and knowledgeable sweet understanding so clean and organized fun joyful unbelievable remarkable wonderful inspiring awesome I love coming here! From Lauren

Cool and educational experience. I definitely think if you have kids they will highly enjoy it! I…read moredefinitely learned a ton and had so much fun.

Excellent place and we enjoyed Carmen who greeted us. Fun place and lots to see! Lots of Titanic…read moremovie props and some actual artifacts from the ship itself. Plus some antique guns that were interesting. They also had a display of the SS Central America which I had read about in the Ship of Gold in the Deep Blue Sea book. Great stuff.

Actual artifacts from treasure ships to the Titanic. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable…read more My kids especially enjoyed using the metal detectors to find treasure in the back courtyard!

My sisters and I had to stop by Ripley's Believe It or Not! St. Augustine while we were in town. We…read morehave such nostalgic memories visiting the Ripley's Believe It or Not! Atlantic City when we were younger, so seeing one here brought back a lot of fun memories for us. The museum was just as quirky and fascinating as we remembered--full of oddities, interactive exhibits, and interesting facts that make you stop and say "no way!" We had a great time walking through the different rooms together, laughing and pointing out all the strange and unbelievable things on display. It was such a fun and nostalgic experience for us, and we're really glad we decided to visit while in St. Augustine. If you enjoy unusual exhibits and a bit of weird history, this is definitely a fun stop to add to your trip.

So cool and fun it is definitely only for adults and teenagers only not kids lots of history fun…read moremany different types of things so cool it's a fun house definitely come early before the crowds so important or the weekdays bring family and friends have fun enjoy relaxing joyful so incredible i love the staff so kind and knowledgeable and helpful people thank you so much for the community! From Lauren

Spoiler alert: I think this is a must see while visiting St Augustine! Wasn't sure what to expect…read morefrom the lighthouse visit. The fee at first seemed a little steep. But, it was worth every penny of it (see last paragraph for additional things to see on the property). This lighthouse was lovingly restored by a group of passionate people- who also kept the property from being razed and becoming condominiums! The preservation work is ongoing and informative. The history is very interesting- you will see it as you climb the stairs up the lighthouse. One story about a cat and a parachute was particularly interesting. The staff member at the top of the lighthouse was very informative. The glass prisms making up the light part are amazingly beautiful, and so are the views from the top of surrounding Anastasia Island! The lighthouse itself maybe the main draw, but the property offers much more to visit. There is an archeological preservation building - which you can enter and discover how they preserve historical items. There is the lighthouse keepers house to explore. Several small sailing boats are on the premises with information regarding their history,and also a short trail through native trees and plants. A small restaurant/ snack bar is also located on the premises.

The lighthouse is a MUST when visiting St. Augustine! It's a bit of a climb to the top, but the…read moreviews are incredible and totally worth it. I especially enjoyed learning about the history of the lighthouse, and the ghost stories added a really fun, slightly spooky touch. Definitely add this to your St. Aug itinerary! Images: The lighthouse and the view from the top

This was the first time for both of us, and in our opinion, it was completely worth the time and…read moremoney. It is definitely graphic, so keep that in mind, but it's also very informative and well done. We learned a lot about historical torture methods and the context behind them. While it's intense, it's also fascinating in a "history is wild" kind of way. If you're into darker history or want something different to do in St. Augustine, this is a solid experience. It also wasn't very crowded, which made it easier to take everything in at our own pace.

This museum focuses on torture, punishment, and execution methods from medieval times and other…read moreeras. Displays include the rack, iron maiden, torture chair, Spanish boot, pillory, barrel for drunkards, scales for determining witch status, and more. The 100+ items are replicas or recreations, but they're life-size and historically accurate. The museum is part of a chain with locations in Chicago and LA, and admission includes an audio guide for your phone. It was interesting, but definitely dark and not for everyone. They also use wax figures to show how the devices worked, which makes it feel even more intense. Only complaint: Price is a bit high and less worth it IMO...

Add the Lightner Museum as a stop when visiting St. Augustine! The museum is located in the heart…read moreof the city in what use to be the Alcazar Hotel, a Gilded Age Resort. The building architecture and the gardens are beautiful. There were many collections to peruse, which were housed on 3 levels. It took us about two hours to make our way through, but you could easily spend 3 if you take your time and read everything. The floors all have a front and rear. The best suggestion we were given is to start on the 3rd floor an make our way down. The staff on hand were friendly and readily available to answer any of your questions. You can make a reservation for lunch at the Cafe, which is located on the lower level of what was once a pool.

Love coming here! The history of the museum is fascinating and the exhibits are amazing! If you…read morelove art this is a place you'll not want to miss! You might even want to continue to support them by becoming a member. TIP: You can become a member of the museum for as little as $50. per year. Membership supports everything they do at the museum, from exciting new exhibitions and engaging programs, to the preservation of their historic building and collections. According to their website, every membership to the Lightner Museum includes: * Unlimited free admission to the museum's permanent galleries and exhibitions for a full year * Invitations to Members-only previews of special exhibitions * Discounts on select events and programs There are many more perks and additional levels of membership. For additional information and to purchase memberships online, go to lightnermuseum.org Support your local arts.

This is the oldest house in St Augustine It has held up very well for about 400 years with a few…read morerenovations and additions in the early 1700s in Spanish architecture. I was amazed at how well it looks. The garden is beautiful in ornamental style. The Oldest House Museum is located in St. Augustine, Florida in St. Johns County, Florida. It is operated by the St. Augustine Historical Society and includes the González-Alvarez House, the Manucy Museum of local history and the Edwards Gallery. The museum is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tickets are $8 per person for the guided tour and lasts about 1/2 hour.

Lynda was a wonderful tour guide! Such a great quick excursion to take on your way around town…read more It's half off if you are staying at the st Francis inn.

Decided to chaperone my 2nd grader's field trip here today and kids and adults alike had a good…read moretime. The educational tour with charismatic guides were informative and fun filled. In over 2 decades of living in the area, I am floored it took me this long to visit. Kids had the chance to role play to learn about Ponce De Leon, Pedro Menendez de Aviles and the various Indian tribes of Florida (some friendly, some not so!). Kids got to make craft shell necklaces, get their face painted, played games of old, learn the art of candle making, and so much more.

Blegh! This is terrible unless you're two years old and gullible! The guide did not let us explore…read moreon our own, our group was only adults and he did not know how to translate his speech to adults. The things he said were not factual at all - Natives did not live to be 110 years old and were 8 ft tall and spaniards were not "Dwarves with bearded ladies". The woman at the front desk probably drank a little bit before coming to work, and I accidentally bought a groupon for 4 people, and was not reimbursed. The Dubloons they give you as store credit aren't even enough to buy greeting cards! Update, on second thought maybe this is a skip for adult only parties, but looks nice for kids.

This tour was really fun to go thru. I couldn't believe some of what I was seeing like items from a…read morehundred years ago. Things have changed drastically since then. I loved the old time irons and kitchen utensils. The tour guide was very knowledgeable of that time period and even got into character. There were thousands of items to look at. He did a thorough job of explaining. The tickets are $14. 99 per person. The hours are daily from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. This tour was well worth visiting!

Amazing tour of large General Store with many items that may have been sold around the beginning of…read morethe last century. Our tur guide Molly was great in acting as a worker in the store trying to sell us various products and showing us all of the items` features with live demonstrations of several of them. Much more fun & enjoyable than you might think. And the Old Jail is next door so you can do both without a significant walk to enjoy both. Would do again.

What a fascinating look at the history of Florida's educational system haha!…read more It's the old original schoolhouse that was built in the 1700s. It's amazing to see! I'm impressed it's held up so long! The tour guide gave us a bit of history on the building and what a class would look like in that time period. It's honestly a must see! I love old buildings and architecture, so this definitely made me geek out!

We visited the oldest school house today on a class field trip. The employee told us about what…read morelife was like for kids who attended the school house years ago in the outside courtyard. We got an inside tour also. The kids got to write their names in ink and a feather quill on an attendance sheet. The kids also got to play with old timey toys and ring the outside school bell. It was a fun tour and the kids enjoyed it.