Historic architecture & modern event spaces.

The Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center combines the stately architecture of a former train terminal with 275,000 gross square feet of indoor and outdoor space.

Prime Osborn Convention Center

Soaring ceilings inside

The Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center used to be a train station and this special history shows in the grand architecture.

A converted historic train station

The Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center used to be a train station and this special history shows in the grand architecture.

Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center

275,000 gross square feet of flexible space, minutes from the airport and less than a mile from 2,300 hotel rooms.

Jacksonville’s Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center blends technology with the grandeur of the historic former train terminal. Just a short drive from the airport and convenient to nearby hotels, the convention center offers more than 275,000 gross square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor space. Looking for a spot for your sporting event? Give your tournament or showcase a special twist by hosting it in one of our unique venues, perfect for a cheerleading, gymnastics or wrestling tournament.

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The Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center combines the grand historic architecture of the former train terminal with modern technology. Located in downtown Jacksonville, the Prime Osborn Convention Center offers 275,000 gross square feet of flexible meeting space plus 78,500 square feet of continuous exhibit space all with wireless capability, making it the perfect setting for conventions, tradeshows, meetings, and banquets. Just minutes from the Jacksonville International Airport and less than a mile from over 2,300 hotel rooms, the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center is a sophisticated setting for your next event.

Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts

Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts offers stunning river views, a convenient downtown location, and state of the art audio and visual capabilities. The center boasts three theaters with fixed seating for up to 3,000 guests and an additional 20,000 square feet of lobby space for events and receptions. The center’s downtown location is convenient to nearby hotels and within walking distance of 5,000 parking spaces.

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