Governor's House Cultural Center and Museum

This centrally-located historic landmark plays two roles: an exhibition space for a permanent museum collection and a cultural center that features rotating exhibitions. A visit here includes an introduction to the impressive building’s past—which involved stints as the residence of the Spanish governor of Florida, a Post Office, a courthouse, and a customs building. This museum is often part of a wider exploration of St. Augustine, including the hop-on hop-off trolley and history-focused sightseeing tours.

• Governor’s House is a must-visit site for families and history buffs.

• After a renovation, this historic landmark is ADA-compliant and offers access to wheelchairs and strollers.

• Public restrooms are available at this free museum.

• This landmark also offers an event space that’s a popular location for weddings.

Governor’s House Cultural Center and Museum is at 48 King Street in the heart of historic St. Augustine, overlooking Plaza de la Constitucion. Most visitors arrive on foot from nearby hotels; a local hop-on hop-off trolley offers convenient transport between the historic sites of St. Augustine. Limited street parking is available in the historic center.

Admission is free, but opening hours can vary; confirm on the museum’s website before your visit. The most popular time of year to visit St. Augustine is between November and May. Many visitors avoid the summer months, which can be hot and humid; late summer often sees storms and potential hurricanes.

If you’re looking for more free things to do in St. Augustine beyond the Governor’s House Cultural Center and Museum, check out Mission Nombre de Dios, Fort Matanzas, and Memorial Presbyterian Church that houses the Flagler family mausoleum (the final resting place of American industrialist Henry Flagler and members of his family).