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St Augustine - Historic Old Jail Complex

The complex consists of the Florida Heritage Museum, the Old Jail and St Augustine Historical Tours.

Must-see attractions nearby:
Hours
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Open8:308:308:308:308:308:308:30
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Always closed on:
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)

Related Attractions

Florida Heritage Museum
Florida Heritage Museum is housed in the Old Jail. With over 400 years highlighted featuring Florida's growth from early Indian culture through the Flagler era. Pictures and personal items as well as displays of a model railroad tracing the route he established between Jacksonville and Key West highlight the life of Henry Flagler.

The collections at the Florida Heritage Museum include antique dolls and toys, 16th century Spanish weapons, and a life-size sunken ship and its treasures.
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open8:308:308:308:308:308:308:30
Close16:3016:3016:3016:3016:3016:3016:30
Always closed on:
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Cost
Adult$ 5.00
Child 12 & under$ 4.00
Child 5 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
Parking
Free
Old Jail Museum
The former St Augustine jail, built in 1892, was turned into a tourist attraction in 1953. Aside from housing criminals, the jail was the home of the sheriff and his family. The sheriff's living quarters, the kitchen, the different groups of cells (for blacks, whites, women and solitary) and the execution room are available for touring. There is a display of weaponry on the second floor.
Address
Old Jail Museum
167 San Marco Avenue
Saint Augustine Beach, FL 32084-3269
United States
Phone 1 (904) 829-3800
Fax 1 (904) 829-6678
Typical Visit
30 minutes
St Augustine Historical Tours
Six narrated tours, that last 2 hours to 2 days, visit many sites throughout the Old City in open-air trolleys.
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open8:308:308:308:308:308:308:30
Close16:3016:3016:3016:3016:3016:3016:30
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