Quick Summary:

  • Q: Are there free museum days in Jacksonville?
  • A: Yes, museums and cultural attractions in Jacksonville offer free days weekly or monthly, including the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens and the prestigious Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville.
  • Q: What low-cost public transit options are available in Jacksonville?
  • A: The Jacksonville Transportation Authority provides bus service throughout the city, a monorail called the Skyway in downtown Jacksonville, and the St. Johns River Ferry at Mayport.
  • Q: Are some attractions in Jacksonville free only on certain days?
  • A: Yes, some attractions are free only on certain days – please check before you go.


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1. The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens | Free & Affordable Things to Do in Jacksonville, Florida
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2. The Mandarin Museum and Historical Society ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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The Mandarin Museum and Historical Society | Free & Affordable Things to Do in Jacksonville, Florida
© The Mandarin Museum and Historical Society

3. Jacksonville Farmers Market

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Jacksonville Farmers Market | Free & Affordable Things to Do in Jacksonville, Florida
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4. First Wednesday Art Walks

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First Wednesday Art Walks | Free & Affordable Things to Do in Jacksonville, Florida
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5. The Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville

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The Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville | Free & Affordable Things to Do in Jacksonville, Florida
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6. Riverside Arts Market

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Riverside Arts Market | Free & Affordable Things to Do in Jacksonville, Florida
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7. Jacksonville Public Libraries

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Jacksonville Public Libraries | Free & Affordable Things to Do in Jacksonville, Florida
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8. Kingsley Plantation

Kingsley Plantation | Free & Affordable Things to Do in Jacksonville, Florida
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9. Beaches Museum and History Park

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Beaches Museum and History Park | Free & Affordable Things to Do in Jacksonville, Florida
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10. Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens

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Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens | Free & Affordable Things to Do in Jacksonville, Florida
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11. Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve

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Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve | Free & Affordable Things to Do in Jacksonville, Florida
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12. Jacksonville Jazz Festival

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Jacksonville Jazz Festival | Free & Affordable Things to Do in Jacksonville, Florida
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13. Jacksonville Baldwin Rail Trail

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Jacksonville Baldwin Rail Trail | Free & Affordable Things to Do in Jacksonville, Florida
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14. Anheuser-Busch Jacksonville Brewery

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Anheuser-Busch Jacksonville Brewery | Free & Affordable Things to Do in Jacksonville, Florida
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15. Sally Dark Rides

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Sally Dark Rides | Free & Affordable Things to Do in Jacksonville, Florida
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