MISSION OF NOMBRE MUSEUM

SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL

The Mission of Nombre de Dios Museum in Saint Augustine, Florida is a unique combination of history and faith. Located on the grounds of the oldest Catholic mission in the United States, the museum offers visitors the opportunity to learn more about the history of the mission and its significance to the area.

The mission was founded in 1565 by the Spanish explorer Pedro Menendez de Aviles and is one of the oldest continuously occupied Catholic mission sites in the United States. The museum houses a collection of artifacts from the mission’s history, including artifacts from the indigenous Timucua and Calusa tribes that lived in the area. The mission and its grounds are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The museum features a variety of interactive exhibits and educational programs to help visitors learn more about the history and significance of the mission. Visitors to the museum can learn about the Timucua, Calusa, and Spanish cultures that were present in the area, as well as the local wildlife, plants, and archaeological sites. The museum also offers a variety of guided tours and special events.

The museum is open year-round and is free to the public. Visitors can also explore the mission grounds, which include a chapel, a graveyard, and a museum gift shop. The Mission of Nombre de Dios Museum is an important part of the local history and culture and provides visitors with an opportunity to learn more about the mission and its importance to the area.

MISSION OF NOMBRE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in SAINT AUGUSTINE FL. US MID #8401200096

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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MISSION OF NOMBRE MUSEUM
101 SAN MARCO AVE
SAINT AUGUSTINE
FL
32084

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