Tuesday, May 3, 2011

A Wonderful Wallet-Friendly Tour to Jacksonville - a Collection of Cheap Museums

Jacksonville, the hub of Florida's First Coast, is a popular tourism destination. Greenery lovers wish to visit this city because it owns the largest urban park system in the nation and has numerous parks, gardens and greenbelt areas. Inlanders prefer to come for its miles of beautiful beaches which offer cool breeze in summer and warm sunshine in winter. Students and collection enthusiasts choose this city for the numerous museums here.

Many of the city's museums are free and educational. Whatever are their themes and exhibits, they are committed to teach visitors something. The following three museums are representatives of its wonderful museums.

1. Jacksonville Maritime Museum: It dedicates to preserving, interpreting and introducing the maritime history of Florida's First Coast. Jacksonville Maritime Museum exhibits many books, documents and artifacts to demonstrate the maritime history. Brig of the 18th century, navy frigate from 200 years ago and sailing vessels of the 19th century are among its exhibits.

2. Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens: The mission of this museum is to inspire people's imagination through arts, gardens and education. Visitors here are sure to get a unique and unparalleled experience by appreciating its over 5,500 pieces of art works. The most significant and greatest gardens in Northeast Florida also find their presences here. The national recognized educational programs are supplied to all and you can make arts by yourself.

3. Jacksonville Fire Museum: Have you even been curious about fire? Then Jacksonville Fire Museum will solve your wonderings. As one of the hottest museums in Jacksonville, it always arises visitors' interest by demonstrating the wonderful past of fire services in the state of Florida. Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department also has an unusual history. The 500 fabulous exhibits are sure to give you a clear idea of that period of history.