Old Florida Museum has been offering field trips for over 25 years.

We offers five unique “HANDS-ON” programs designed to be entertaining as well as educational. Students experience life in Florida through the struggles and successes of its people during distinct time periods of Florida’s history. All programs follow the Sunshine State Standards.

Each program runs for 45 to 55 minutes. Groups may choose to do 1, 2 or all the programs. The program areas fit up to 30 participants comfortably. Multiple classes can be accommodated in the facility at one time.

OUTLINE OF THE PROGRAMS

A guide greets the group upon arrival and gives an orientation prior to entering.  The costumed guide shares an interactive history of the time period. Students make a project that they will take home.  Students then have free time to participate in a variety of activity stations.

HOME SCHOOLERS

For over 20 years Old Florida Museum (OFM) has been catering to the dedicated Home Schoolers. Click here for more information on Home School Days.

PICNIC AREAS

We have a beautiful tree covered picnic area located on the museum site. This areas can accommodate up to 200 people and is available by reservation only and based upon availability..

RESERVATIONS

Group reservations are required in advance for any educational programs. To check available dates or make reservations please call (904) 824-8874

Timucua Indian Program  – Pre-European Florida 1565

The Natives of North America were known as the Timucua Indians and their settlement in this area was called ….

Spanish Colonial / Fort Mose Program – Spanish Settlement 1565—1763

The Spanish settle St. Augustine on September 8th, 1565. It was a military outpost that included three standing ….

Dirt Detectives (Archaeology) Program

Archaeology is the study of material remains of cultures. Archaeologist use what has been left behind by ….

Ships & Sailors Program

Ships & Sailors will take you into the world of Spanish exploration by sea. Learn what it took to explore and conquer by sea as this was the modern transportation of…

Homestead Program

Set in the late 1800s, groups will visit a Cracker style home and see what it was like to live during this period …..