Historic museum and archaeological site preserving the origins of Christianity in what is now the United States through colonial artifacts, sacred spaces, and exhibits interpreting early Spanish settlement.
Sunday: Noon to 4pm
Seniors (62+): $7
Students: $6
Children ages 6–12: $5
Children under 6: Free
How to Get There
From St. Augustine: Travel northeast through the historic district along San Marco Avenue, continue toward Ocean Avenue near Matanzas Bay, and follow signs to 27 Ocean Avenue at the entrance to the museum and mission grounds.
Overview
Mission Nombre de Dios marks the spot where Spanish explorers and settlers came ashore in 1565 to found St. Augustine, the oldest continuously occupied European-founded city in the continental United States. The waterfront grounds hold historic monuments, archaeological areas, gardens, and the towering Great Cross overlooking Matanzas Bay, and the museum displays artifacts, documents, and religious objects tracing Spanish Florida, missionary efforts, and maritime exploration.
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