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Take a ghost tour, stroll through lovely Victorian homes, book a step-on tour and much, much more...

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Elderhostel

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Welcome to the Official Website of the

Amelia Island Museum of History!

Discover the rich history and culture of Amelia Island, a tiny paradise with a big place in Florida’s history books. Housed in the historic Nassau County jail, the Amelia Island Museum of History showcases the island’s 4,000 years of Florida history! Although, just 2 miles wide by 12 miles long, the island’s location attracted settlers, as well as our eight flags of occupation.

The Museum offers modern exhibits , educational lectures , historic walking tours, ghost tours , and Elderhostel programs. As the firstspoken history museum in the state of Florida, we continue our story-telling tradition through twice daily docent-led tours.

Event Calendar

"Golden Era of Amelia Island" walking tour offered during May

March 6 Florida Girls and Boys and Their Toys exhibit opens! Let the child in you enjoy an interactive exhibit of history toys! Bring your children or grandchildren for a trip down memory lane!

May 10 Grand Re-Opening Jailhouse Rocks: Get into Jail Free from 3-7pm.

May 31
Railroad Days Parade, beginning at Callahan, FL's Old Train Depot. Join our own David Yulee!

May 31-June 2
Railroad Days Festival

June 9 "Remembering the Centre St. Post Office" exhibit opening. Join us as we display a series of 38 photographs documenting the rise of this historic structure in 1910, with oral histories filmed in cooperation with Fernandina Beach High School.