Bring the Kids on Your Trip to Jax
No vacation is a true success unless you leave the kiddos with lasting memories and droopy eyelids at the end of the day.
Jacksonville has plenty to entertain all ages, from the littlest to the teens. Our museums and attractions offer great programs to keep the family entertained.
Here are some of the best attractions for families to explore in Jax:
Tree Hill Nature Center
Location: 7152 Lone Star Road, Jacksonville, FL 32211
Admission:
$6 Adults
$5 Seniors, Students, Military, Teacher
$4 Children 3 -17
Free 2 & Under
Things to do: There is a museum featuring a hands-on interactive component for kids to enjoy animals, a butterfly trail with amazing up-close interactions, and a touch tank.
Jacksonville Zoo & Botanical Gardens
Location: 370 Zoo Pkwy, Jacksonville, FL 32218
General Admission (advance tickets recommended):
Adults (13 to 64) $30.95
Seniors (65+) $28.95
Children (3 to 12) $25.95
Children (2 and under) Free
Things to do: Visitors to the Jacksonville Zoo & Botanical Gardens will experience a walking safari of over 93 acres, featuring over 2,000 animals and 1,000 exotic and local plant species.
Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary
Location: 1860 Starratt Road, Jacksonville, FL 32226
Admission:
Adults: $18
Children $10 (3-11)
2 & Under Always Free
Things to do: Take a guided walking tour with the opportunity to see resident animals, which include tigers, lions, cougars, leopards, lynx, coatimundis, and foxes. A popular reason to visit is for Night Feedings on Friday & Saturday nights.
Cummer Museum of Arts & Garden
Location: 829 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32204
Admission:
Adults $20
Students (Ages 6-17), Seniors (Age 62+), Military and Educators $15
Children 5 & under are free
Things to do: Look at art collections or the kids can voyage through the garden finding reflecting pools, fountains and a canopy along the way.
Museum of Contemporary Art
Location: 333 N Laura Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Admission:
Adults $10
Seniors (60+) $6
Military $6
Youth (6-17) $6
College students $6
Free admission for Children (5 and under), Visitors on Unemployment, MOCA Jacksonville Members, Visitors using reciprocal membership benefits, UNF Students, Faculty, and Staff (plus One Guest) and FSCJ Students, Faculty, and Staff.
Things to do: Family-friendly programming and tours!
Jacksonville’s “Hands On” Children’s Museum
Location: 8580 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32216
Admission:
Ages 1-3 $6.50
Ages 4 & Up $7.50 (including adults)
Things to do: Enjoy the interactive play areas including a grocery store
Ritz Theatre & Museum
Location: 829 N Davis Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Admission:
$12 before taxes
Things to do: Browse through the exhibits to learn all about African-American history
