Amazon offers free virtual and in-person tours of it’s Jacksonville Fulfillment Center at 12900 Pecan Park Road where our expert tour guides show visitors what it’s like to work inside the facilities.
Located in Jacksonville’s beautiful Southbank, the Museum of Science & History features interactive, award-winning exhibitions and engaging programs covering physical and natural science, regional history, and astronomy. The Bryan-Gooding Planetarium transports visitors to the edge of the universe and beyond. MOSH offers daily public programs, including science shows and planetarium programs.
400 North Hogan Street, Jacksonville, FL, 32202
Sweet Pete’s Candy is a confectionary emporium of roughly 23,000 sq. ft., making it one of the largest candy shops in the United States. The Jacksonville location boasts a fully functioning factory with an interactive gallery, two large retail areas, and full restaurant and bar called Fizzies & fare. Sweet Pete’s features an event center that offers space for children’s field trips, catered events and parties, hands-on interactive candy making sessions and birthday parties. Birthday parties include your choice of a candy-making experience, factory tour, ice cream and many additional options to customize your party package. Stop by or call today to visit the Sweetest Destination on Earth!
1860 Starratt Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32226 The Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary is a non-profit organization with a mission to provide a safe, loving, forever home for endangered big cats, and to educate the public about their plight in the wild and captivity. Current residents include tigers, lions, cougars, leopards, bobcats, arctic foxes, and coatimundis (the last two are “honorary cats”). Enjoy a leisurely, guided tour of the sanctuary and see all the residents (Siberian tigers, lions, cougars, spotted and black leopards, bobcats, coatimundis and arctic foxes)! Tours last approximately 45 minutes.
JEA’s engineers, electricians, biologists, and software developers are eager to help educate our future STEM workforce.
Programs offered by JEA:
Free tours designed to educate our future customers about how our various plants and labs operate.
School Performances-JEA’s unique and engaging school performances for elementary and middle school age children are a great way to help shake things up in your classroom and teach your students about efficiency and conservation.
JEA Power Pals- a three-week program where first grade students learn about electric safety through fun, interactive activities. JEA team members join students in their classrooms, explaining good safety practices and how to spot dangers that may be inside or outside their homes. JEA also offers a one-hour Power Pals program that can easily fit into your busy day or an after-school program.
Touring WJCT studios during a live broadcast to help students learn the fundamentals of TV production and newscasting. Contact Mr. Sel with the desired date and time to arrange.
8580 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, FL, 32216 The Hands On Children’s Museum promotes hands-on participatory learning for children of all ages. The museum encourages discovery through observation, inquiry, creative construction, role-playing, problem-solving and free play. The museum motivates children to develop their cognitive, physical and social skills while enjoying fruitful interaction with their peers and adults.
333 North Laura Street, Jacksonville, FL, 32202 The Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville is a cultural resource of the University of North Florida and one of the Southeast’s largest contemporary art institutions. Situated on Hemming Plaza since 2003, MOCA is dedicated to presenting innovative exhibitions by the finest international, national and regional artists of our time.
MOCA Jacksonville offers tours for pre-K through high school and adults. Led by professional Museum educators, MOCA Jacksonville’s multifaceted tour program emphasizes the development of critical thinking skills and fosters an appreciation of modern and contemporary art.
11884 UNF Dr, Jacksonville, FL, 32224 Our Environmental Education Programs at the University of North Florida provide school children with the unique opportunity of learning more about wildlife and nature while outdoors. All of our education programs are ranger guided and begin with an introduction to the University of North Florida and the UNF Wildlife Sanctuary. The concept of wildlife is discussed and relevant safety points are extensively described.
Our education programs are designed for K-9 grade. We strive to bring youth and the community into nature, hosting our programs in the 382 acre Sawmill Slough Preserve on campus. Along our five mile trail system, we teach participants about the local plants, animals and habitats that make up the preserve. Every program can be adapted to suit the age group of your students.
All groups of 10 or more must book/reserve a program and complete a contract prior to program date. For more information or to schedule a program, email us at rectrail@unf.edu
829 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, FL, 32204 The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens is committed to engage and inspire through the arts, gardens, and education. A permanent collection of nearly 5,000 works of art and historic gardens on a riverfront campus offers more than 110,000 annual visitors a truly unique experience on the First Coast. Nationally recognized education programs serve adults and children of all abilities.
In order to prioritize the health of our guests and our staff, and to minimize touch points and onsite capacity, all visitors must reserve a timed ticket for entry.
The Cummer Museum offers several dates for FREE admission, visit the website listed below for additional information.
8464 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL, 32216 Pawsitive Reading – a program in which children visit the shelter to read to the pets – is designed to provide enrichment for kids, dogs, and cats. Believe it or not, just listening to a person reading out loud has been proven to lower stress levels in animals! Pawsitive Reading is also a great way for kids to work on their literacy skills in safe, fun environment.
In order to join the Pawsitive Reading program, children AND at least one parent/guardian must first attend a one-time Pawsitive Reading orientation. We offer several orientations each month. Upcoming orientation dates and sign-up links are below. Advance registration is required.
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