Top Things to do in Amelia Island
Top Restaurants in Amelia Island
Top 10 Museums in Amelia Island, Florida (FL)
Amelia Island is the Florida beach with a Southern accent. A timeless destination known for pristine nature and uncrowded beaches, it offers world-class golf, spas and restaurants, plus a rich history. There's something for everyone—a family vacation, a romantic getaway, a beachside horseback ride or kayak excursion. Events include the Amelia Concours d'Elegance, Pétanque America Open and Isle of 8 Flags Shrimp Festival. It is 30 minutes from JAX International Airport and 90 from St. Augustine.
Restaurants in Amelia Island
1. Art on Centre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By bjproducts - Southport, United States
This gallery contains some very vibrant artwork in different mediums. Most of the pieces were too large for our home, but it was nice to see a wide range of work. Don't know if we met the owner, but she was very friendly and accommodating.
2. Plantation Artists Guild & Gallery PAGG
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
3. Fern and Dina's Gallery & Gifts
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
Art Gallery and Eclectic Gift Shop. Paintings, Ceramics, Sculpture, Glass. Mixed Media, Folk Art etc... Everything is hand made by local and regional artists. We offer art classes from skilled artists and art educators. Class listings change every month so check our our calendar page on our website. Join us for Wine Down Wednesdays OR You can plan your own Art Party! www.fernanddinas.com
Reviewed By TheSpicyPeach - Macon, United States
We were invited to stop by while we were in Fernandina for the weekend. The shop is so cute and colorful. The art pieces and gifts ....beautiful! Such an eclectic mix. Next time we are there, we will take a class! Thank you so much for sharing your passion with us!!
4. Amelia Island Museum of History
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4.5 based on 514 reviews
This museum showcases the region's rich history under eight national flags.
Reviewed By ppreuss2018 - Queensbury, United States
Last year a visit to the museum was a rainy day choice. We were surprised by the quality of displays and the details we learned about the island. Well worth a visit - even on a sunny day.
5. Blue Door Artists
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
A collective of contemporary art studios. See artists while they work.
Reviewed By 393helenq
Pretty little gallery showcasing local artists. Don't miss it! You're sure to find some little gem to bring home.
6. Island Art Association
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4.5 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By bigdom61 - St. Augustine, United States
Nice gallery in the heart of beautiful Fernandina. Works of art and fine crafts by local artisans that have obvious talent.
7. The Maritime Museum of Amelia Island
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4.5 based on 132 reviews
Under New Management - New Hours {Real life treasure finders} Our museum displays and preserves the maritime history of Amelia Island with stories, artifacts and photographs. From modern day technology back to the 1600's and the days of pirates and treasure! Learn how treasures have been found with the special skills and tools unique to the industry. Visitors hear from some of professionals that found these treasures . Lots of recovered Artifacts and sunken treasure from the area, are on display. Fun for the whole Family! ADA Accessible!
Reviewed By chrisbtrips
We visitors the Maritime Museum which was filled with artifacts from different shipwrecks found off Amelia Island. The tour started off with a video overview of some of the historical information and how Amelia Island became a hub for Pirates. The video was well put together and fascinating. After the video ended we met with a talented volunteer at the Museum who built 3 of the 4 model (but functional) ships at the front of the Museum. The amount of talent/time that went into those model boats is incredible. We then began the tour with Doug who is one of the treasure hunters who built his own excavation boat to find the treasures you’ll see in the Museum. Doug was a great storyteller and was very knowledgeable about all of the artifacts. We really enjoyed the tour, and it made us want to go out and find treasures ourselves! We highly recommend going by and visiting the museum while you’re on Amelia Island, it was completely worth the nominal $5 entry!
8. Amelia SanJon Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
A working studio in a unique place, and is not a New York Gallery. Sandra Baker-Hinton, Signature Member of the National Watercolor Society and a 15 year veteran as Volunteer with Sea Turtle Patrol in the local State Park combines her love of art and nature to create all sorts of related art work. You can watch her work on paintings and learn about the different techniques she uses, working in watercolor, acrylic, and oil painting as well as photography, fused glass and making jewelry . The studio becomes a learning and information center as to where you need to go to get the best photo shots, food, where to see Sea Turtles, Alligators, and Birds, what fossils are and where to find them. If you come in wanting to learn about art and nature you are in the right place. Located in a really wonderful art center, Fern and Dina's Gallery and gifts is also a place where you find Sandra and her other artist friends actively involved in teaching all sorts of classes. Check the class schedule.
9. Slightly off Centre gallery and gifts
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By 125gingerc
This small shop was full of the artist's beautiful handmade dishes as well and other types of artwork. It was late Saturday afternoon when we visited. Wine and cheese were being served. The owner/pottery maker is a darling woman who thoroughly loves her craft. Do take the time to check this out.
10. Fernandina Beach Pinball Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 98 reviews
NOW REOPEN - WEDNESDAY AUGUST 19 - Come play as many as 20+ different pinball machines ranging from 50 years old to 5 months old. Learn how this US based pinball industry got started. See and play the original 1932 Ballyhoo pinball machine that started the Bally Corporation, (hotels, casinos, and slot machines) All this for the single price of admission.
Reviewed By V7742LNamyh - Atlanta, United States
Our 11 and 13 yo boys really enjoyed this place for an hour on a rainy day. $10 to play for an hour was plenty for them, but $15 for the whole day is a deal!
