Museum hopping is a great activity when you want to learn new things, see amazing collections and have so much fun. With this being said, Jacksonville Metro makes it to the top of the list of the best fun and educational destinations in Florida. This Jacksonville guide mentions the best of the best museums Jacksonville has to offer, so that the next time you travel to Jacksonville, you will be able to see only the best museums.

The Alexander Brest Museum and Gallery
Enrich your cultural knowledge and visit The Alexander Brest Museum and Gallery at 2800 University Blvd N. You will see various exhibits of unique porcelain, sculptures and paintings. In addition, there are also collections of ceramics and prints.

The Ivory Collection displayed in Alexander Brest Museum and Gallery is a collection of Oriental and European cultural motifs. You will see some of the finest and most elegant ivory carvings from the 17th to the 19th century. Other collections include the Pre-Columbian Collection, Steuben Collection, Tiffany Collection and Boelun Collection to name a few. These collections and others are well maintained and preserved, thus you see the best of the best decorative art objects.  

Beaches Museum and History Center
An interactive and informative tour is what's in store for you at Beaches Museum and History Center. Head to Pablo Historical Park and tour a railroad foreman's house and post office. There are also educational programs offered like the Pablo Pals Preschool Programs, All Aboard: Living and Working on the Railroad for grades 1 to 5 and Shore Stories: Step by Step.

Cummer Museum of Arts and Gardens
Cummer Museum of Arts and Gardens, located at 829 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, FL displays around 5,000 works of art by Arthur and Ninah Cummer. Visiting this place is a mesmerizing experience and seeing the 3-acre formal garden is priceless.