Unlike many of the city’s attractions located in St. Augustine, Florida, the Old Florida Museum, also known as Fort Menendez, has literally moved across the street in recent years. I visited the original site in 2003 and was slightly impressed with the variety of activities for kids (even though I wasn’t a kid anymore) and it was still fun to see I wondered if the new “Fort Menendez” had aged well. I was a little worried that I would feel compelled to go and try all the kid friendly activities (St.
After getting our tickets, we waited in the very busy gift shop until the heavy garage doors were opened for us. (Author’s note: As you probably already know, kids go crazy for shopping and the tighter the Space, the crazier they seem to get. If you happen to find yourself holding a sandwich between small pieces, bear with me and hope for the best! busy time! I love St. Augustine so much that I could tolerate it. mundane tour, but our guide, Esperanza was the best! He said right off the bat that, as adults, my friend and I probably have no interest in kiddie activities (whew!). Then he tried to show us carefully through every building. She even suggested a photo op! No children except those who want to shoot.
We start in the pioneer section of the Museum of Old Florida / Fort Menendez, where we had fun trying, not nearly as lame as I was going to act as if they were sticking through the head. nerve (Who kids say the darndest things has a monopoly?) A few roofed structures from the Spanish colonial era in St. He represented Augustine. I found the Timucua Indian section to be interesting, complete with canoes, a small “pool” and a few authentic buildings we were encouraged to explore. Timucua, who located the site of what would become St. Augustine centuries ago in Florida, was in the spotlight. he had conquering eyes, an attractive culture. Only for kids to learn and explore.
I loved the carvings inside the carvings of the huts, and all the walls, the benches, the lanterns, and the prince’s throne. The second building was smaller and not so splendidly decorated, but still STATUMINO full of information about St. Augustine and its native past. The best thing was that my friend and I had left just after the occupations of the children, making a relaxing afternoon to take our time and go on a “private tour” of the bounty of things. The weather in St. Augustine was, as usual, perfect. Even if you happen to visit Fort Menendez during a sudden rainstorm, it is certain that many buildings, beautifully constructed and completely authentic, hide inside, so that the experience is not lost. All in all I recommend it. . The boys will certainly give it two thumbs up.
Sources
http://oldfloridamuseum.com
www.tripadvisor.com
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