Really two museums in one. The front covers the history of the base which was used to train pilots…read morein WWII. In back are the hangers where their restored aircraft are (and ones undergoing restoration). The volunteers are very willing to show you around and explain each plane and its historical significance. We spent two hours there and can't believe no one else visited. It is a true hidden gem!!

This place was excellent and very good interactive exhibits that talked about the beginnings of…read moreJekyll Island

This was a very good and educational museum. They have a lot of information about the island --…read morefrom before the Europeans descended until almost the present day. Included are the slave history and the creation of the Jekyll Island Club and its influence. Some of the nicer aspects are the touch and feel exhibits. And the interactive photo op where you can take pictures of yourself in various old time outfits. You will definitely learn something about the area and the island by coming here. The exhibits are done in chronological order. And they highlight the history and unique happenings on the island. It's a good starting point for those new to visiting Jekyll Island. Plus it is the location for the start of the trolley tour. You can purchase a ticket for just the museum or in combination with the trolley tour. We purchased our tickets on line which added a small service fee, but we figured this was safer as the island hosts many large conventions and sometimes the tours and the museum are quite busy. You can browse the museum before or after the trolley tour, if you take it. The day we came it had been pouring rain, so we were unable to take the trolley tour at our originally scheduled time. So we spent the first hour (waiting for the rain to end) leisurely viewing all the exhibits. In addition, there is a very nice gift shop attached to the museum. And it's worth a visit in itself.

Super cool and educational! Super easy to navigate through with amazing content very step of the…read moreway. Great WWII information with great planes to see first hand. Super family friendly. Went with my in laws and my infant and it was a great treat for us all. The garden and the chapel are great extensions to the museum, especially when the weather is great. Definitely worth a visit!

Good exhibition of aircraft's, memorabilia from World War II, and few video movie rooms to give…read morefurther context on historic moments with the Mighty Eight. Gift shop available and very clean museum. Recommend for family and/or anyone with ties with military service.

I went on a free tour of Sally Dark Rides and left feeling like my mind was blown. First of all - I…read morehad no idea this was a huge warehouse in Downtown Jacksonville. Nor did I realize most of the dark rides across the whole world are created and developed here! It was amazing!! Our tour guide led us through the building while showing us all of the stages of creating an epic dark ride. This made me think about amusement parks in a whole different way. The tour was about an hour and was very informative. We asked lots of questions and met people from different departments along the way. Highly recommend booking a free tour and checking this out. It would be great for kids as well!

I need to start b my saying that this part of our trip to Florida was not planned! My 11 yo LOVES…read moreanimatronics, most especially, Five Nights at Freddy's (FNAF). He originally wanted to visit a much smaller place in Orlando, which is a one man operation charging $375. It was a bit too far and too expensive for what it was so I decided to do my own research of places he would love, Sally Corporation became the place. I filled out the reservation form online and was told there were no spots available during our time in Florida. I couldn't take no for an answer. I emailed back explaining how much my son wants to be a Robotics Engineer and that we would wait as long as we needed to snag a spot. We got an email back the next day that two spots opened up!!! We made our way downtown and parked for free in the back. We entered to learn that the tour was also FREE...FREE! This facility is HUGE! They are arguably the largest producer of Dark Ride Amusements in the US and don't just make the robotic aspect of the animatronics, but they handle EVERY aspect of the creation and completion. From make up, costumes, design, voices, all of that! We were thrilled to see they had a...yep...FIVE NIGHTS OF FREDDY'S attraction! If you've ever been to he Ripley's in San Antonio, you will see one of their biggest sellers there, a ginormous T-Rex, that's their baby that sells for $90,000! The tour takes you to each department and you are truly immersed in their production. It is an working operation so you get to see the people behind the scenes at work, which was SO DAMN INSPIRING for my 11 yo who has told me for 4 TM years that this is what he wants to do in life. He got to see what his future could be like, which is absolutely priceless. The staff, facilities, location, displays, animatronics, all were 5 stars! Hands down a MUST when in Jacksonville! Come for a 10 or 11am tour and then take the FREE Skyway (Tram) to Hemming Park and Check our Sweet Peet's. Your kids will have the best day ever!

Had a wonderful time stopping into the Queen Little town of St. Mary's. While we were here we…read morestopped by the submarine museum and loved it. So much history in one building. I feel like anyone could enjoy this place, but especially those who have been in the Navy. You have to check this place out!

I recall the first time that I visited this museum with my roommate was in 2019. Our first visit…read morewas amazing. There is so much Naval submarine history to learn about within this small museum. I found everything inside to be very fascinating because I'm a Navy and Army veteran, and I love learning about Naval history as well. If you're on active duty Navy, Navy Reserves, or retired Navy, then I highly suggest visiting this type of museum. I plan on visiting again this year as time and weather permits.

Family went over memorial weekend. There were quite a few interactive exhibits that didn't work…read more The 3rd floor was closed down and the 2nd floor near the planetarium didn't make sense. You can tell the museum is closing down. The shows in the planetarium were great. They were very educational and entertaining. Other than that my other favorite part was the "Currents of Time." Seeing the evolution of the Jacksonville area. I definitely will check out the new location once it's done.

What a happy celebration day for the museum as they transition to a bigger and modern caliber for…read morethe city. I learned that the museum of science is expanding to a new home and it will take some years for the official move and space. Throughout my travels , looking for staples in the community that offer hands on learning, family friendly spaces, and a budgeted treat truly takes time to explore. Today I walked through showcases filled with history from the Victorian era; some relics were plants and photos from the 1970! I hadn't been inside a planetarium in a few years and you still appreciate the wonder when you hear children awe at the science and story telling in front of their eyes. All the staff were incredible , helping answer and questions they had- a major shout out to Vystar credit union as a volunteer partner making the day impactful for the masses. Go visit your museum- science centers- arts locations as we are continuously evolving in science and expanding our living history. Today was special!

Highly recommended…read more If you live along the 113-mile Atlantic Coast of Georgia and, by extension, related areas into the low country of South Carolina to the north, you can't help but absorb a healthy dose of colonial-era culture and history. The evidence abounds everywhere in the region. You can see the history and culture of this area with a look at names on the road signs, cemeteries, old buildings, shopping plazas, parks, and land title documents. You'll note the name Oglethorpe, courtesy of James Oglethorpe, the founder of the British Colony of Georgia in 1735, who created the plat and layout of Savannah while issuing colorful edicts like banning lawyers, alcohol, and slavery from the Colony. You can feel the history and culture of this area via the magnificent live Oak trees and the barrier islands, out of whose bark and sandy grains oozes tales of local shipbuilding, wars, famine, and lives of love and loss over the centuries. On the coast, you can embrace wisps in the winds and the grit of the soil in places like Blackbeards Island, a refuge for and reminder of the presence of Sir Edmund Teach (Blackbeard) during an era when piracy on the high seas was at an all-time high. In part, battles between the European Colonial powers waged with Colonial America caught in their crosshairs during the pirates' reign. If you're a visitor to the area or just passing through, you can get a quick snapshot of area history in a 1.5-hour briefing and tour at the Midway Museum. It's a place chock full of memorabilia --impressive for a small-town. Here are a few snippets from our tour: James Oglethorpe detested slavery and banned the practice in the Colony of Georgia. But King George of England reminded Oglethorpe of his promise to make the Colony of Georgia profitable. In 1750, the King revoked Oglethorpe's ban on slavery. Between 1750-1756, 71 families, two single men, and 1,500 slaves were the subjects of a directed move from Dorchester, South Carolina, to present-day Liberty County, Georgia, to found a new village: Dorchester. The new residents of Dorchester wanted a church Midway between Savannah and the port of Darien (the latter is at exit 49 off I-95 today). Thus, the Midway Congregational Church was built and stands today next door to the present-day museum. The original church was burned down in 1779 during the American Revolution and rebuilt in 1791. The name "Midway" stems from the action to found the local church. The settlers at Dorchester became rich quickly. By 1758, wealthy colonist Mark Carr decided the area needed a seaport independent of Savannah or Darien. A land grant by King George to Carr led to creating the port at Sunbury, the deepest natural port on the East Coast of the United States, second only to the Chesapeake Bay. Today, it is a recreational seaport and home to the 5-star Sunbury Crab Company. In Liberty County at Hinesville, you'll discover the Convention and Visitors Bureau, now found in the old Bacon-Frazier home built in 1839. Descendants of the Frazier family still live in the county. Their ancestors go back to the revolutionary era when members of the colonial resistance hid courthouse records in local swamps to prevent their seizure by the British. There's too much to report about this place. It's a must-visit spot for history buffs. Go and enjoy. If you're lucky, as we were, you'll get an extended tour if you're a travel journalist if your host has the time to do so. Directions to the museum: Take exit 76 off I-95 due west for about 6 miles to Route 84 and 17. Turn right, go about 1/4 of a mile, and you see the museum on your right directly across the street from a NAPA Auto Parts Store and adjacent to the Midway Congregational Church, itself a relic of revolutionary days.

Great place to learn about colonial Georgia history. So much early history in this area and this is…read morethe place to go to learn about it and see great artifacts. Staff is very knowledgeable and engaging. Great library/book store available to borrow or purchase. This is a definite must for anyone that likes history!

If you're a history lover and in the area, you can't miss the Amelia Island Museum of History -…read morewhich is housed in the old historic jail building. THe museum itself isn't the largest but you'll be very surprised at just how much has gone down on this small island on the edge of the Georgia/Florida state line. If it's any indication of just how tumultuous this area was - 7 distinct flags have flown over the island throughout written history. From natives to pirates to Spaniards and Confederates and everyone in between - there's a lot more to Amelia Island than just million dollar beach homes and waterside dining. Admission is $10 for adults. Make sure that you arrive with enough time to enjoy one of the complimentary docent tours. It's included with your museum admission so to not take advantage is a big missed opportunity. The tour we had lasted over 1 hour and in that time our guide covered essentially most things you would learn from reading the exhibit displays but with added insight. As an added bonus, there is a parking lot attached to the museum and plenty of street parking as well. I'd recommend starting your Amelia Island vacation with a trip to the museum so you can appreciate the historical footsteps you're walking in while on the island.

Worth a stop if you want to learn the history of beautiful Amelia island !…read more The Amelia Island Museum of History offers a well done look at the island's past, from the Timucua Indians to Spanish and French explorers and even pirates. The exhibits are interesting and well presented, with videos and displays that make the history come to life ! There is a docent led tour, which is included with admission. Tours run Monday-Saturday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m., and they add great context and storytelling to the exhibits. Fun extras: there's a pressed penny machine for collectors and a passport stamps if you're tracking your travels. There's also a nicely stocked gift shop . Plan to spend at least 30 minutes here, though history lovers could easily stay longer depending on how much reading you want to do. Plenty of parking makes the visit even easier.