In the mood to do some interactive learning, immerse yourself in history and learn more about the Jacksonville area and beyond but you’ve already toured our (wonderful) marquee museums like The Cummer Museum of Art and the MOSH? You’re in luck, we’ve handpicked five slightly less well-known but just as fascinating Jax museums that are absolutely worth your time.

The Brumos Collection
This off-the-beaten-path museum is a self-guided tour through a massive collection of historically significant cars. The Burnos Collection is an automotive museum with a focus on the history of car racing, celebrating the innovation and cutting-edge technology that has constantly pushed car racing to its limits. Visitors encounter dozens of vintage cars, including a large, decades-spanning collection of Porsches and stunning machines from the early days of the Indy 500. $24.99; 9am to 2pm Thursdays, 9am to 3pm Friday and Saturdays; 5159 San Pablo Rd S, Jacksonville, FL; thebrumoscollection.com // @thebrumoscollection

The Ritz Theatre and Museum
Celebrating the rich cultural legacy of African Americans in the Jacksonville area, the Ritz Theatre and Museum offers visitors a glimpse at the glory days of LaVilla, a neighborhood once referred to as the “Harlem of the South.” The Ritz was the centerpiece of LaVilla’s active arts and cultural scene, featuring performances from some of the most influential Black artists of the time, and continues to feature music, theater, and other community events in addition to housing a massive archive of memorabilia and artifacts from 20th century Black history. $8; 10am to 4pm Tuesday through Friday; 829 N Davis St, Jacksonville, FL; ritzjacksonville.com // @ritzjax

The Merrill Museum House
Step back in time to Jacksonville in 1903 at the The James E. Merrill House, a fully furnished Queen Anne – Eastlake Victorian style home that is a must-see for architecture and history buffs. After being saved from demolition in 2000 by the Jacksonville Historical Society, the property was turned into a museum, perfectly preserved and decorated to mirror the feel of a middle-class Jacksonville home at the dawn of the 20th century. Enjoy an hourlong tour of the facility hosted by a member of the Historical Society, where you can learn about the architecture of this iconic home and plenty more about Jacksonville of yesteryear through the lens of Merrill family history. $10; By appointment only; 317 A Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville, FL; jaxhistory.org 

Beaches Museum
This charming, intimate museum is dedicated to preserving the history of Jacksonville Beach, giving visitors a look into what life was like on the First Coast during the early days of its development and beyond. See exhibits that offer a look at what life was like for the pioneer settlers and early fishermen, explore their collection of items from the early days of the boardwalk, and enjoy tours of their History Park, which includes a Post Office decked out just like it was when it opened in 1903, a 25 ton steam engine that once travelled on the Florida East Coast Railway, and the beautiful heritage garden, which features countless plants that are native to the area. Free; 10am to 4pm Tuesday through Saturday, 12pm to 4pm Sundays; 381 Beach Boulevard Jacksonville Beach, FL; beachesmuseum.org // @BeachesMuseum

Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum
One of fifteen Karpeles Manuscript Library Museums in the country, this Jacksonville museum is housed in a stunning former First Church of Christ, Scientist church building. Since 1992 building has featured a rotating selection of manuscripts from David Karpeles’ massive collection, as well as exhibitions of works from local artists, plus live music and the occasional panel. Currently on display is a collection titled “Che Guevara, Fidel Castro, and the Cuban Revolution,” a collection of primary sources and original documents that is sure to thrill and delight Jacksonville area history buffs. Free; 10am to 3pm Tuesday through Friday, 10am to 4pm Saturdays; 101 W 1st St, Jacksonville, FL; karpeles.com