School Group Tours

Educational Programs

Are you ready for a field trip your students will always remember?

Old Florida Museum offers four unique "HANDS-ON" programs designed to be entertaining as well as educational. Students experience life in St. Augustine through the struggles and successes of its people in three distinct time periods of Florida’s history: pre-European history in the Timucua Indian program; the first Spanish period in the Spanish / Fort Mose Program; and the American territorial period in the Pioneer "Cracker" program. Then students can uncover the past on their own in the Archaeological Dig program.

Black History tours detailing the unique experiences of Black inhabitants of Florida are offered during the months of January and February. For more information on these specialty tours, please visit our Black History Program page.

All programs follow the Sunshine State Standards.

"The tour and tour guide were perfect. Very informative. I will be back!!" - Douglas, teacher from Jacksonville, FL

"It was great and the kids enjoyed it." - United Methodist Christian School, Palm Coast, FL

WHAT TO EXPECT

Each program runs for 1 hour. Groups may choose to do 1, 2, 3, or all 4 programs. The program areas fit 15 to 45 participants comfortably. Multiple classes can be accommodated in the facility at one time.

Curator Chuck Ponce shows students how to use a colonial pump drill

OUTLINE OF THE PROGRAMS

A guide in period dress greets the group upon arrival and gives an orientation with rules prior to entering.
The guide shares an interactive history of the time period.
Students make projects that they will take home. Projects are as follows:
- Timucua - Indian jewelry
- Spanish - Hand dipped candle
- Pioneer - Parchment that students have written on using a quill pen.
- Archaeology - Catalog of findings
  Activities are subject to availability.
Students participate in a variety of activity stations.

PICNIC AREA

There is a picnic area on site that can accommodate 80 to 100 people.

OLD FLORIDA GENERAL STORE

Groups will want to make plans to come to the Old Florida General Store during their visit. We carry a variety of historical games and tools used in the school programs. We also have tasteful souvenirs and gift items for all ages. Teachers be sure to visit the teacher resource area for classroom materials.

RESERVATIONS

Group reservations are required in advance. To check available dates or make reservations please call (800)813-3208 or local (904)824-8874