Arrr, matey. If you're in St. Augustine and looking for something that's actually fun, educational, and blessedly air-conditioned, set your course for the Pirate & Treasure Museum. Our guide, Dianne the Dastardly, did an outstanding job bringing the history of piracy to life. She was interesting, patient, and interactive without making the whole experience feel like you were trapped on a pirate ship with someone who had just discovered the word "ARRR." The stories of Blackbeard and other infamous pirates were fascinating, and the museum has some genuinely impressive pieces. They have the only restored pirate treasure chest in the world and one of only three original Jolly Roger flags. That's the kind of thing that makes you stop and think, "Wait a minute... this is the actual stuff." The museum does a great job of making the experience interactive, which helps keep it interesting for both kids and adults. And here's a very practical St. Augustine travel tip: on a hot Florida day, this place has something almost as valuable as buried treasure. Air conditioning. After walking around the historic district in the heat, stepping into a cool museum filled with pirates, treasure, and stories of high-seas adventure felt like discovering the greatest treasure of all. Five stars. Great history, a fun guide, fascinating artifacts, and a perfect escape from the Florida heat. read more

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First time here and it was a nice thing ToDo that was inside. Unfortunately it started to rain a little but we were headed there anyway. There was actual pirate treasure in there along with replicated pieces and the pirate stories that go along with the pirates. Blackbeard, Captain Morgan, etc, it was fun and I was able to add to my magnet collection. read more

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This place was very neat to see and explore and there was a treasure hunt for the kids to do ! The only reason we didn't really enjoy it was there was a lot of graphic characters and not really appropriate for small young children. I wish there was a warning. read more

So much fun for all ages bring family and friends you learn so history come early beat the crowds it is magical fun amazing come on the weekdays so important the staff is very nice and friendly and helpful and knowledgeable sweet understanding so clean and organized fun joyful unbelievable remarkable wonderful inspiring awesome I love coming here! From Lauren read more

Cool and educational experience. I definitely think if you have kids they will highly enjoy it! I definitely learned a ton and had so much fun. read more

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We heard about the St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum on a TV show and were thinking of stopping in when we were in town. We toured the fort across the street and then stopped in via the Museum Treasure Shoppe Entrance. It's located right at the crosswalk from the fort. The gift shop has so many fun items at all price points! You can buy admission tickets to the Treasure Museum on-line at the following prices: Adult Pirate (age 13-59) $18.99 Adult Resident (St. John's County) $16.99 Military Adult $16.99 Family Annual Pass $99.99 Senior Pirate (60+) $15.99 Child (age 5-12) $9.99 Child (St. John's County) $8.99 It's fun to get your pirate on at the St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum! Arghhh mateys! read more

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It's expense for how small it is and not very exciting. The staff was super nice though and kids under 10 will love it read more

The Pirate & Treasure Museum - Museums Near Me - St Augustine, Florida

Well worth the visit. The mockup ship deck was very cool. Lots of reading and pirate gear to see. The dioramas were fun to watch. read more

The Pirate & Treasure Museum - Mockup ship deck - Museums Near Me - St Augustine, Florida

A fun and informative museum of pirate history and folklore. There are hidden treasures for the kids to look for and they win a prize, if they find them all. read more

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I took my sister in law to check out the Pirate and Treasure Museum. This was my first time, and I was excited to explore. It seemed geared a little more for children, but adults will also enjoy. For the kids, there was a treasure hunt. Pick up a pencil and a treasure map before entering. If kids find all the clues, they picked up a free from gift from a little treasure chest after they exit. There were some pretty cool pirate artifacts such as liquor dispensers, weapons and yes, even some treasures. Plus, you could read information at each exhibit to learn more about each item and its origin. There was a Blackhead exhibit. Beware, it's a talking head lol. They had a few lifelike replicas that were cool. You could shoot off a cannon. I'll warn you, this blast will have you jumping if you are not expecting the "BOOM." One section was like the deck of a ship. You'll see my picture holding the stern. This section had a display of many different ways to knot a rope. I would take out of town guests here again. I'm sure I missed a some things! read more

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So fun and interactive! A great time to spend with family. All ages will enjoy it. But kids that can read and write will probably enjoy it most. Lots of fun places to learn more about the history of piracy. You go on a scavenger hunt through the museum searching for pucks of "skulls and crossbones" that open doors or drawers with the next clue to write down on your treasure map. My only complaint is that the map isn't identical to the path you take in the building so the spots don't line up and just make it feel a bit careless/janky. If the map could be updated so that you know where to write each found "title" on the map, it would be super helpful and more enjoyable. Whole family went. Ages 17-75 years old and we each enjoyed it. When you're done you get a gold plastic coin to commemorate the experience. Fun time! Kind staff. They offer military discounts with proof of military ID for retired and active duty. Very thoughtful. read more

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This is like Disney level exhibits. I was astounded at the intricate details of the exhibits which made the experience very immersive. I am a local tour guide and public school teacher -make sure you do this with your kids. It is worth every dime. You earn a gold coin if you complete your map answers. Plus they can launch off cannons with full auto do booms. As adults it is fun as well to do. There is so much to read and soak up. I would highly recommend this be one of your first stops in the city. read more

The Pirate & Treasure Museum - This is the map you get to interact with the exhibits - Museums Near Me - St Augustine, Florida

Our kids wanted to go to the museum and they won. We entered through the gift shop and they gave us a treasure map. A prize from the chest was given if all the hidden clues were found. They were pretty stoked about that and practically ran in there ;) There is a bunch of things to look at and it was quite interesting going through the rooms of the ship. Lots of pirate and shipwreck history knowledge is gained and it's a fun and interactive place for all ages. It takes everyone back to the Golden Age of Piracy at Port Royal, Jamaica and you will definitely be saying Arrrr when you get out of there. I was happy that we went and experienced it. The prices were a little high considering it's a small museum and we didn't spend no more than an hour there. The staff was great with the service and the kids got a gold coin for finding all the clues out of the treasure chest. read more

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Fun! If you get a chance to take a tour with Captain Mayhem, it's definitely worth it! He knows his stuff and has a lot of character. I wish there was more interactive things and even more stuff to see would be good. It is a good museum, kid-friendly and there is a treasure map you can you to get some treasure at the end! read more

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This was a cool tourist trap spot that was actually worth going to and had some really cool things to look at, as well as a pretty good gift shop. The museum is very well maintained and felt very clean. It was interesting and fun to explore, and a good way to take a break from the heat and the rain. read more

Our friends wanted to check this out so we went along for the ride. It turned out to be better than I thought because their interactive "books" that share summaries of several different pirates was really great. We also liked the display at the end featuring pirate movies. I think this would be fun for all ages. A plus is that if you keep your entrance sticker you can come back and use the bathroom any time that day. We didn't because we ended up on another side of town but if you were in the area it would be convenient. read more

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Awesome! Went with hubby to The Pirate & Treasure museum on our St. Augustine vacation. Pretty neat! Interactive, well done. Lots to read and learn. Who knew piracy was so big in FL! Historical documents, letters, exhibits, a ship deck, and apparently a scavenger type hunt for the little ones. There is a typical gift shop with stuff to buy if so desired. A little on the pricey side, but about average for the area attractions. If one reads everything probably can take a while to get through. If one does not read everything probably goes faster to get through! Would definitely recommend! read more

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Kids had a great time. Just wish I wouldn't have let them convince me to buy a combo ticket for the Colonial Quarter next door.

This place is awesome!! Hubs and the kiddo and I went, more so for him and because it was super hot out. The ambiance is super cool, lots of history and there's a fun treasure map that you can complete and you all get your own piece of "treasure". They had artifacts on loan and the visual effects were more than you would expect. There was a cannon that you could light off that the kiddo loved and a "cargo hold" that you could listen to a three minute scenario where a stowaway gets found by the pirate captain. Overall a great spot to see and an easy 1.5 hours for the kiddos trying to find the treasures. read more

This place is so high-quality, it's ridiculous. I really can't say enough so I won't make this long. Every inch of the place is interesting. Everything is presented with Disney-level quality and attention to detail. Just wonderful. Im blown away. read more

I thought this was a really fun activity for my children (3, 5, and 7). They love pirates. It was not too long, but just long enough to enjoy their time on a pirate ship. Unfortunately for us, a few minutes in to the sail it started pouring pretty badly. But luckily it didn't last too long and the show went on and the kids still had a good time learning to fight pirates. They took their pictures with the pirates and got a little "treasure" box with a few little toys inside (kinds of things kids like). I did feel it was a little expensive, but again, you are sailing on a boat which costs money to run so I don't know that it could have been much cheaper. Only thing that was annoying was that the online booking would not permit me to select the senior tickets for the senior members in my group so they didn't get that discount. And when I brought it to the attention of the girl in the shop when I went in to get the boarding passes she just looked at me with a blank stare and did nothing. I left it alone...I wasn't going to get worked up over $10. But some acknowledgment of the inconvenience (or offering a refund for the difference I should have been able to get in the discount) would have been nice. The crew on the ship were really fun and playful with the kids. Totally worth it for them. They loved it. read more

For how small of a building and museum there really is such much information packed into the whole walk about. So many neat and interesting information. Very cool vibe as you walk around and find yourself in different parts of the boat. read more

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BLUF: a Hidden Gem among all the kitschy other attractions in Saint Augustine When I first saw that sign for this Museum I wrote it off as probably just another artificial, poorly done attraction. Luckily I took the time to speak to some Park Rangers who said that it was legitimate. In short, it was a wonderful experience. The owners have managed to create a highly interactive, entertaining, educational and informative Museum all in one. Other than one room, which is a little nod to popular culture references to Pirates, the rest of the museum is firmly rooted in actual history. Definitely worth a visit. read more

Fun museum for the whole family, not only kids. My husband and I enjoyed our time here. The entrance fee is not cheap, $16 per each adult but the displays and stories are fascinating. I highly recommend to take the time to read everything. read more

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During our school field trip to the museum, our tour guide's approach left much to be desired. Prior to entering the museum, she was overly stern, with both kids and adults, when giving us the rules of the museum. While we recognized the necessity of the speech, her lack of kindness stood out. Once inside, she scolded kids, reprimanded two children with special needs for not raising their hands, and raised her voice when a child interacted with a touch screen display. Disappointed in her behavior. With that said, the museum is very cool with many interesting exhibits. Some were a bit gruesome to the 10 year olds in our group. read more

The museum was very interesting as well as interactive. There is a lot to look at especially if you have an interest in historical pirates. I did find the movie portion to feel thrown together and lacking, almost an after thought and somewhat out of place. The price was on the higher side, but for a one time visit I found it to be tolerable. Great affordable gift shop. read more

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Ernie and I spent Fri-Sun in the St George Hotel. I bought tickets to this Museum. We loved the tour and the Tour Guide was dressed as a Pirate. He looked the part and also talked like a Pirate. We loved the gift shop as well. This is where you purchase your tix. I highly recommend this to anyone who might be interested in the history of St. Augustine. read more

We decided to check out this museum based off the reviews to entertain the kids. The main entrance is through the gift shop and it's so small and cluttered with children involved I felt anxiety then the cashier that was there that day was not nice at all or helpful. She reminded me of Squidward from spongebob ("congratulations, you found the treasure"). The treasure map was cool and ideal to educate everyone but I feel like it could of been a longer museum for the price. My son who is 7 yrs old was upset about how short it was and upset about his grand price at the end. read more

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In our St Augustine trip, me and my Sister and Brother-in-Law stopped here. We figured it might be fun for both the kids and us adults. We were absolutely right! The Pirate & Treasure Museum was a fantastic experience full of real Pirate History, including a real Jolly Roger flag, and a Matchlock Musket, and stories. Being a huge Rum connessieur, I was delighted to read about Captain Henry Morgan, who inspired the Captain Morgan brand and ironically died of alcohol poisioning. They had documents from court trials of real pirates and props from the sets of pirate movies as well! Please do ask the pirate character(s) about the Treasure Hunt you can do throughout the museum! And to hear the story of how Blackbeard died! If you are even remotely interested in Pirate history or if you just have a sense of adventure and like to try new things, and no matter how young or old you are, you're going to have fun at the Pirate & Treasure Museum! read more

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We really enjoyed this museum. They have a lot of neat artifacts and a lot of history packed in here. They also have a fun little scavenger hunt that you can do as you go through the museum. The front desk gentleman was not friendly at all and it would have been nice to get some more information regarding the little demonstrations that they do throughout the day. Other than him, it was a great experience. read more

The Pirate & Treasure Museum - Museums Near Me - St Augustine, Florida

Want to make your vacation vaguely educational? The Pirate & Treasure Museum appeals to adults and kids alike! This museum has a lot of informational plaques and interactive screens to click through, so you'll get more out of it if you can actually spend the time reading the materials, but even a half hour will allow for a decent visit to take in most of the items. The space is fairly small but cleverly designed like a ship. Treasure (gold, coins, fine china), weapons (guns and swords), and many navigational tools are on display. The biography area covers more than just the usual Black Beard and Kidd with section dedicated to female pirates Anne Bonny and Mary Read, as well as extensive details about the history of privateering. My favorite areas allowed you to practice tying nautical knots or to sniff stolen shipments! read more

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If you have kids, The Pirate & Treasure Museum might be a must. Kids seem to love it as it does evoke feelings of wonderment and adventure associated with the days of piracy. However, maybe because I tend to be somewhat of a skeptic, to my mind the museum is based more upon folklore, conjecture and fantasy than it is upon facts, which as such is just fine. For kids, as with Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny, just fine as well as a lot of fun. It's just not for those serious about the actual history of piracy. This is a small museum but well set up and well laid out. There are plenty of displays and sets. Even one with a helm that makes you feel you're steersperson aboard an actual ship. There are some actual coins and a silver bar taken from the very much for real treasure ship, Atocha, which is truly representative of the booty the pirates were seeking though the sinking of the Atocha had nothing to do with piracy. Besides the displays within the museum, it also offers an in-class educational curriculum based upon Florida history and piracy. Also, group tours and party hosting that is done with what might be best termed as a Disney quality entertainment. read more

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Really great time and even has a treasure hunt through the museum. My kids loved the gift shop, which was reasonably priced, and the 'real' pirate but parts of the museum were too scary for them. They are 4 and 2. They did actually love being able to 'fire' cannons! read more

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This place is not only enormous, but extremely entertaining! We were given a little map to find 12 secret locations for a little prize at the end. There was so much rich history with the pirates on display, some of which I recognized. This is definitely a wonderful place to visit. Very interactive and fascinating to explore! read more

Super nice staff and let me tell you I was surprised. I thought it was going to be all replicas and a cheesy tourist trap. It really is a museum and while not the biggest it did take us a while to go thru. Interactive areas which were a nice surprise... hand sanitizer all over.. treasure hunt game.. themed beautifully. I would recommend to anyone. read more

The Pirate & Treasure Museum - Sleeping pirate... real artifacts in it - Museums Near Me - St Augustine, Florida

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Not a bad experience for price. We just took a day trip with two adults, a 5 year old and a 3 year old. Our 3 year old was free and we got a discount for being local ($31 total). That being said, there wasn't tons for littles. It's pretty cool if your little is super interested in pirates, but I wouldn't recommend it for kids under 8ish. I heard there is a guided tour, but that wasn't offered to us so I'm not sure about that experience. Over all the kids enjoyed it some, but we were through in about 45 minutes. You need to be able to read all the interactions and not be scared of the occasional cannon blasting and creepy wax pirates. Arrrrg! We enjoyed the ships wheel and the cannon firing. We had the most fun in the gift shop exploring fake knives, guns, etc. read more

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I recommend this lighthouse for sure! It was a gorgeous time of day that we visited and we loved it! My husband is very knowledgeable about boating and I swear they were going to offer him a job there! The kids loved it too (ages 9 and 11). The pirate ship and the hidden telescope Were a for sure stop with the kids! The museum part is quite interesting as well!to me this was well worth it-far more than some of the other attractions in the area. read more

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Great! We were on our honeymoon, had a fun time. The gentleman at the front was awesome. Lots of cool history, things to see and do. Interactive pieces as well. Walking through the different rooms of the ship was interesting. There was so much treasure- gold and silver bars, pearls, jewels. Pieces of eight. ;) We did the treasure hunt and won our prize. The people were helpful and kind. read more

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Really great museum, price is reasonable, staff is very friendly, exhibits are beautifully done and laid out nicely, lots of interaction for the kids. The souvenir shop is reasonable as well. read more

The Pirate & Treasure Museum - Museums Near Me - St Augustine, Florida

Definitely a place that you need to stop and be a total tourist. Though it was a fun place to discover, paying $25 to be in the group tour is a bit much. The tour guide was awesome, but while on the tour and he was talking other visitors who didn't pay for the tour was running around and things. If the place was bigger it wouldn't be such a nuisance. The tour guide was full of information and was fun throughout. After the tour you're able to go through the place and read whatever you missed. I found that the shop ended with Pirate culture in Hollywood. They stole my heart when I found out they have Willie!!!!!!!! So if you just take your time, you really wouldn't have to pay for the $25 tour. read more

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