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Located on the campus of Jacksonville University, this fine arts museum specializes in Steuben glass, B & G porcelains and 18th through 20th century cloisonné. It also includes a fabulous collection of ivory.
 

Contemporary museum with a permanent collection presenting modern and contemporary exhibitions, special events and educational programs for adults and children. Permanent collection includes art by Louise Nevelson, a sculpture garden and pre-Columbian art.
 

See the largest thatched roof building in North America. Stroll through the Birds of the Rift Valley exhibit. From the elevated boardwalk, you'll see dozens of exotic animals in the Plains of East Africa. Visit the Seronera Overlook which includes the new Reptile House, Elephant swimming pool and the Great Apes of the World. Ride the expanded train route. Enjoy lunch at the Zambezi River Restaurant or a cool drink at Kikuyu Kooler and finish the day with a shopping stop at Mombasa Import-Export, Co.
 

Galleries offer a variety of exhibits, including "Atlantic Tales: Whales, Dolphins and Manatees of Northeast Florida," the story of the majestic but threatened marine mammals that inhabit the waters of Florida's First Coast. The newest exhibit, "Currents of Time: A History of Jacksonville and Northeast Florida," explores the rich human drama of the region through unique artifacts, period furnishings and costumes, architectural facades, and rare photographs and documents.
 

A locally operated museum dedicated to preserving the lifestyle and culture of the Ante-bellum south through a variety of displays and artifacts.
 

The northbank is anchored by the Jacksonville Landing and the riverfront and features historic street lamps, benches, docking facilities and two Victorian style gazebos. The southbank is graced by Friendship Fountain, restaurants and a marina. The 1.2 mile boardwalk is great for strolling, jogging and picnicking near the Lone Sailor monument. The boardwalk is also an ideal place to take photographs of Jacksonville's downtown skyline and bridges or catch a water taxi ride.
 

An intimate museum offering the history of lighthouses. It includes paintings, authentic scale models of lighthouses, rare photos, architectural drawing, lighthouse artifacts and navigational aids.
 

The existing lighthouse was completed and opened on January 1, 1859. It was preceded by two other lighthouses that were damaged by tides and weather. During the Civil War, the lighthouse saw enemy action but remained on duty. Union gunboats used the beacon light as a navigational aid as they attempted to lay siege upon Jacksonville. The lighthouse was abandoned in 1929, when a bigger and better lightship took its place. In 1976, the lighthouse was officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
 

Naval Station Mayport is the third largest naval station in the continental U.S. Mayport was commissioned in 1942, and was first used by patrol craft, rescue boats and Jeep carriers. Private tours of the base, its cruisers, destroyers, carriers and frigates can be arranged. Mayport is home to more that 13,000 active duty military and the aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy.
 

Enjoy guided tours of historic buildings and the Beaches' railway beginnings in San Pablo (which became Jacksonville Beach in 1925). The museum features a collection of artifacts and photographs. On the grounds, see two Henry Flagler structures, Florida East Coast Railway track and a marker honoring aviation pioneer Jimmy Doolittle's record-setting flight from then San Pablo Beach to San Diego.