Free Museums in Sawgrass Country Club

"The Cummer Museum of Art is one of Florida’s favorite art museums that hosts one of the best art collections in the Southeast. Housed in a series of twentieth-century buildings that overlook the St. John’s River, the Museum has more than 6,000 works of art spanning the period between 2100 B.C. and the 21st century, with distinct genres of European and American paintings."

"Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens is the largest fine arts museum in Northeast Florida. Founded in 1961 after the death of Ninah Cummer, the wife of Arthur Cummer the largest landowner in Florida. She purchased her first piece of art in 1906 while on her honeymoon called “Along the Strand” by Paul King."

"The Museum of Science and History specializes in a variety of outstanding permanent and temporary exhibits that focus on science and local history. Located on the famous Southbank Riverwalk, the museum is one of the city's top attractions. Signature exhibits at the museum include ‘Brain Teasers’, featuring brain-boosting skills to explore the innermost workings of the mind, while traveling exhibits include full-scale skeletons, fossils from around the globe and ‘Dinosaurs Unearthed’, an interactive exhibition that features life-sized dinosaurs."

"This museum is chock full of interactive exhibits where kids can learn about science and history with hands-on demonstrations. The museum also offers discovery camps, outreach programs, and school programs."

"Hosting the world’s largest assortment of genuine artifacts and interactive exhibits related to all things pirate, St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum will appeal to the swashbuckler in anyone. Inside, you can find rare treasures from a real shipwreck, one of the only two remaining Jolly Roger flags in existence, the Book of Pirates, the world’s only pirate chest, and a below-deck experience of Blackbeard’s last battle designed by Disney’s Imagineers. Unlock your inner Captain Jack!"

"Mandarin is a neighborhood in Jacksonville with a lot of historical significance. For example, the famous abolitionist Harriet Beecher Stowe spent time in Mandarin, and it was also home to Florida’s early population of Native Americans. The Mandarin Museum seeks to preserve some of this history."

"Located just a few minutes' drive south of Atlantic Beach, the City of Jacksonville Beach is well worth a visit. The highlight, as the name suggests, is the lovely 4.5-mile-long stretch of golden sand that beckons to be enjoyed and explored. In addition to the superb surfing and swimming conditions here (with lifeguard attendants), if fishing's your thing, you'll want to make your way to the 625-foot-long Jackson Beach Fishing Pier."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Ebyabe used under CC BY-SA 3.0. Museum tours are a must when visiting a new place, especially if you don’t know much about it. If you and a loved one are visiting this part of Florida for the first time, consider adding Beaches Museum to your itinerary."

"381 Beach BoulevardJacksonville Beach, FL 32250(904) 241-5657. Beaches Museum and History Park tell the history of the city beaches and the city itself."

"The Art Galleries of St. Augustine (AGOSA) present the award-winning First Friday Art Walk to feature the fine work of gifted artists of the local area and beyond. From 5-9pm, galleries throughout the city celebrate on the First Friday of every month, offering new exhibits and receptions. Many offer complimentary beverages and food, and often live music."

"The St. Augustine Art Association was formed in 1924 and is dedicated to promoting artistic excellence through exhibitions, educational programs and outreach. They offer free admission as well as workshops and classes for budding artists."

"The Government House has long been the home to many administrative and political offices. Throughout its many centuries of existence (the earliest records date back to the late 16th century), it has been a residence for Governors, a courthouse, a post office, government offices and more. Following the plans of the royal decree from Spain, it along with other major buildings in town, faces the central plaza."

"In the spirit of St. Augustine’s rich African-American history, the Excelsior Museum, and Cultural Center operates out of what was once St. Augustine’s first black public high school. The museum contains exhibits on the history of Lincolnville, runaway slaves who built Fort Mose, civil rights leader Martin Luther King, entrepreneurs, black social and historical societies, and black churches in the area. It also houses Ray Charles’ piano from his performance at the School for the Deaf and Blind, as well as local photographs and artwork."

"The Lincolnville Museum is a great way to spend an afternoon. Come in and explore the people and pl ..."

"Fort Menendez is big and bold, offering opportunities for every level of adventure and excitement. It is easy to find your comfort zone in the activities they provide and you don’t have to any experience to join in the fun. Fort Menendez is a hands-on, interactive experience for all ages."

"For anyone with a four-legged friend that needs to socialize, there are ten off-leash dog parks in Jacksonville. The best of these is Dog Wood Park off the I-95 near Southpoint. Not only are there 42 acres of grass, woods and a lake for your pup to explore, there’s also an agility course, a dog washing station and lots of fun obstacles."

"A dog’s heaven, Dog Wood Park is 42 acres of the fenced-in, off-leash dog park. Inside of the park is a lake for feline friends to swim in, an agility course, and obstacles to challenge Fido. Though the park does have a membership, daily visitors are welcome."

"A top-notch happy hour followed up by a meal filled with bistro classic with a unique twist is what to expect at Restaurant Orsay. The restaurant is heavily influenced by French cuisine but leans into its Southern locale to create dishes like pan roasted fish with grits and mussels frites. As this is one of the most buzzed about restaurants in town, make sure to book a table far in advance."

"Restaurant Orsay is a French bistro incarnated in the American South and their menus feature a mix of traditional Parisian bistro classics, alongside dishes that feature French technique with southern influences. From the moment you arrive, you’ll know there’s something different about this place. With every visit, you can anticipate a warm, genuine dining experience without pretense."

"Locals know that Restaurant Orsay is the spot to go to impress someone. The menu is quite large with dishes running the gamut from a traditional cassoulet to a lobster pot pie topped with biscuits. But the star of the menu is the beef wellington, which is shown off at the table before cutting into portions in the kitchen."

"Reading the menu at JJ’s is a delicious experience in itself. Everything just sounds wonderful—chicken breast stuffed with ham and grûyère over creamy white wine sauce, duck confit perched atop baby spinach and apples and candied walnuts, baked brie with raspberry compote wrapped in puff pastry… And on it goes."

"6 Aviles StreetFormerly Cellar 6, one of the things that makes this little restaurant so appealing is its spot on the gorgeous and historic Aviles Street – a beautiful place to spend a quiet moment. You’ll also be drawn in with a full bar of craft cocktails, extensive wines by the glass and bottle, and plenty of beers as well as selections like Étouffée and Filet Mignon.www.forgottentonic.com. Image by Brian Miller"

"We live in Jax and this is one of our stops almost every time we are in St.Aug. The drinks are unique and the food is very good. We usually have a good e..."

"The Green Market at Jarboe Park in Neptune Beach is rapidly becoming a destination market for the region. “The vendors at that market are almost exclusively farmers selling local produce, meat, eggs, fish, etc. This one is also a great family affair."