Hours: Mon - Sat: 10 am - 4 pm / Sun: 1 pm - 4 pm

Phone : 904.261.7378

VISIT US

Step back in time and discover 4000 years of life on the water’s edge here on Amelia Island. From the Timucua Native American tribe to Spanish and French explorers, from the lawless spirit of pirates to the dignified air of Victorian-era residents, Amelia Island has been home to diverse cultures that have left an exciting heritage.

Open: Monday – Saturday: 10 am – 4 pm / Sunday: 1 pm – 4 pm

Docent-led tours Monday – Saturday at 11 am and 2 pm / Sunday at 2 pm.
(included with ticket purchase)

COME EXPLORE WITH US

Pub Crawl

Enjoy history with a “kick” on this guided tour of our town’s most notorious, historic pubs.

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Ghost Tour

Tip-toe through dark streets and walk in the footsteps of a bygone era as you enjoy skillful storytelling on this guided tour.

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Walking Tours

Walk the Silk-Stocking District, see the wealth of the 1880s and 90s, or learn the history of Centre Street’s buildings.

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Learn

Check out our School Tours, Summer Camps and College Internships.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Explore nine beautifully decorated homes and gardens in Fernandina Beach. For more information, click Read more!

Join us on April 13th to tour 9 beautiful homes and gardens in beautiful Fernandina Beach.

Tickets will be available online March 18th.
Tickets are $20 before April 13th and $25 on April 13th. For more information, please check our website below:

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AIO Presents Songs of The Sea at AIMH
April 5, 2024 - April 6, 2024 / 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

As the city of Fernandina Beach gears up to commemorate...

Cottages and Courtyards
April 13, 2024 / 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Explore nine beautiful Homes and Gardens in Historic Fernandina Beach!...

OUR BLOG

Perspectives on the history of Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach brought to you by the staff and volunteers of the Amelia Island Museum of History
Historical Urban Planning in Oldtown

by Bill Tilson Hispanic Heritage Month is coming up September 15-October 15, 2023. The Museum will c...  +Read More

The Fernandez Reserve

by Susan Martin People familiar with the history of Amelia Island may know the name Mary Mattair, th...  +Read More

WHO ARE WE?

Housed in the former Nassau County Jail, we are the first spoken history museum in the state of Florida. We continue our story-telling tradition with a variety of tours that cater to many interests and age levels. Walking Tours and Docent-led Museum Tours are scheduled regularly. Alternate tour times may be arranged for groups of four or more by contacting our Director of Education.

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