MOCA Jacksonville - A Cultural Institute of UNF The Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum family has some of the greatest historical documents in its possession: the original draft of the "Bill of Rights," the original manuscript of "The Wedding March," Einstein's "Theory of Relativity," Roget's "Thesaurus," and Webster's "Dictionary." This particular branch of the museum boasts an antique book library with some books dating from the 1800s. The Jacksonville Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum is one of nine Karpeles museums in the United States. The museum preserves original manuscripts and documents from fields of literature, science, religion, history and art. The building, formerly the First Church of Christ, was built in 1921 in neoclassical design. The Jacksonville Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum is located in the Springfield area of downtown. Jacksonville Karpeles Manuscript Library Museumĭid you know one philanthropist has amassed thousands of historical manuscripts, and has them on display throughout nine museums in the U.S.? Seeing is believing at the Jacksonville Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum, where you'll find the original draft of the "Bill of Rights," the original manuscripts of "The Wedding March" and Einstein's "Theory of Relativity," among many others.
Spinghetti," "Puppet Stage" and "50's Cafe." Other exhibits include "You're the Star Stage," "S.S. The exhibit boasts a "real" cash register and conveyor belt. Shop around for groceries and pay at the life-like checkout. Play with stethoscopes and microscopes at this exhibit and don't forget to take a peek at the baby animals in the incubator!Īct as a bank teller, open a bank account and learn how money is made at the "Kids Mini Bank."Īt the "Winn Dixie Lil' Grocery," children can act as a cashier or a customer.
The 6,500-square-foot museum is home to interactive exhibits like "Little Vets," "Kids Mini Bank," and "Winn Dixie Lil' Grocery." "Little Vets" allows kids to dress up like a veterinarian and nurse animals back to health. Yes, the museum's building is in the shape of a castle! The museum offers 15 major exhibits and has welcomed over 275,000 people into its castle walls. The Hands On Children's Museum opened its doors in 2000 and has quickly become a popular attraction for families. Touching the displays is a requirement at the Hands On Children's Museum, which resembles a castle on the outside, and a scientific-discovery fun house on the inside! More than 15 major exhibits and attractions like "Little Vets," "Kids Mini Bank," and "Winn Dixie Lil' Grocery" will keep the kids enthralled for hours. The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens is home to Art Connections, a nationally known learning center that educates 50,000 students each year and offers hands-on art experiences for museum visitors. The museum and gardens are visited by more than 95,000 guests annually and is registered as a National Historic Place. Almost 50 years after opening, the museum now houses over 5,500 European and American works of art dating from 2100 BC to the 21st century. The museum started with a small collection of just sixty pieces. The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens opened in 1961 on the grounds of the former residence of Arthur and Ninah Cummer. The original collection of the former residents has expanded from 60 pieces to more than 5,500 European and American works of art dating from 2100 BC to the present. Enjoy the preserved beauty of a stately home that has now been transformed into the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
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