Children's Programs at Amelia Island Museum of History
Amelia Island Museum of History, 233 S 3rd St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
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Children's Programs at Amelia Island Museum of History include Summer Camps, School Tours, and a Summer Camp session called “Explore the world of Espionage.” The museum also offers docent-led activities such as the 1-hour Eight Flags tour, along with Walking Tours, a Ghost Tour, and a Pub Crawl that are part of its broader programming. College Internships are also listed among the museum’s programs.
• Ages: 7–12 years old
• Schedule: Open daily with docent-led tours offered multiple times per day; the Eight Flags tour lasts 1 hour
• Price: Summer Camp suitable for ages 7–12 is $70 per student; general admission tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors (65+) and active military, and $5 for children ages 5–17 and students with valid ID
For Summer Camp, forms must be submitted and notarized before the start of camp, and these forms can be accessed online or picked up at the museum, then dropped off or mailed in when completed. The museum offers Free Friday Hours from 4 pm to 6 pm, during which admission is free. The museum states that it provides a multitude of programs throughout the community for all ages.
Children's Programs at Amelia Island Museum of History take place at an institution described as the first spoken history museum in the state of Florida. The museum’s mission is to preserve, protect, and promote the unique history of Amelia Island and its surrounding area for a diverse community of residents, researchers, and visitors.
The leadership team includes Phyllis Davis, Executive Director, and Thea Seagraves, Education Director, Volunteer and Tour Coordinator, along with staff such as Helen Meyers, Media & Operations Manager; Tirik Peterson, Curator; Ronda Outler, Archivist; and Christopher Collins, Operations Assistant. The Board of Trustees includes Al Pertuz (Chair), Susan Bonnett (Vice Chair), Keith Crawford (Treasurer), Jonathan Bryant (Secretary), Bill Tilson (Ex-Officio), Peggy Bulger, Sylvia Chandler, Johanna Cleary, Pam Fox, Rob Hicks, Rob Hull, Mike Kegler, Joe Wise, and Phyllis Davis as Executive Director.
Last updated May 30, 2026.
• Ages: 7–12 years old
• Schedule: Open daily with docent-led tours offered multiple times per day; the Eight Flags tour lasts 1 hour
• Price: Summer Camp suitable for ages 7–12 is $70 per student; general admission tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors (65+) and active military, and $5 for children ages 5–17 and students with valid ID
For Summer Camp, forms must be submitted and notarized before the start of camp, and these forms can be accessed online or picked up at the museum, then dropped off or mailed in when completed. The museum offers Free Friday Hours from 4 pm to 6 pm, during which admission is free. The museum states that it provides a multitude of programs throughout the community for all ages.
Children's Programs at Amelia Island Museum of History take place at an institution described as the first spoken history museum in the state of Florida. The museum’s mission is to preserve, protect, and promote the unique history of Amelia Island and its surrounding area for a diverse community of residents, researchers, and visitors.
The leadership team includes Phyllis Davis, Executive Director, and Thea Seagraves, Education Director, Volunteer and Tour Coordinator, along with staff such as Helen Meyers, Media & Operations Manager; Tirik Peterson, Curator; Ronda Outler, Archivist; and Christopher Collins, Operations Assistant. The Board of Trustees includes Al Pertuz (Chair), Susan Bonnett (Vice Chair), Keith Crawford (Treasurer), Jonathan Bryant (Secretary), Bill Tilson (Ex-Officio), Peggy Bulger, Sylvia Chandler, Johanna Cleary, Pam Fox, Rob Hicks, Rob Hull, Mike Kegler, Joe Wise, and Phyllis Davis as Executive Director.
Last updated May 30, 2026.
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