Children's Museums

Fernandina Fossils & Co.

Name: Fernandina Fossils & Co.
Address: 508 Ash St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034, Fernandina Beach, FL, US
Telephone: (904) 715-0763
Rating: 5

★★★★★ 5 (28 reviews)

📍 508 Ash St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

📞 (904) 715-0763

🌐 www.fernandinafossils.com

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🕐 Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	11 AM–5 PM
Thursday	11 AM–5 PM
Friday	11 AM–5 PM
Saturday	11 AM–5 PM
Sunday	11 AM–5 PM

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About Fernandina Fossils & Co.

Fernandina Fossils & Co. is a children's museum in Fernandina Beach, FL. Features guided fossil hunting events led by Dr. Foss L. Hunter, who provides educational tours with local history and fun facts about Amelia Island. Rated 5 out of 5 stars by 28 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Fossil Info Center & Gift Shop
Location: 508 Ash St, Fernandina Beach
Hours: 11am-5pm Wednesday-Sunday
Best For: All ages; fossil enthusiasts and beachcombers
Highlights: Guided fossil hunts, locally found fossils, fossil identification classes, artist-led workshops

💡 Did You Know?

⭐Features guided fossil hunting events led by Dr. Foss L. Hunter, who provides educational tours with local history and fun facts about Amelia Island
⭐Displays locally found fossils including a coprolite (fossilized feces), megalodon teeth, and a massive whale vertebra discovered in the Fernandina Beach area
⭐Offers interactive classes in resin casting and painting, allowing visitors to create hands-on art projects with fossil themes
⭐Features a dedicated outdoor mosaic mural that serves as a photo spot and is becoming a staple attraction on Fernandina Beach's tourist itinerary

💬 What Visitors Say

💡Book a guided fossil hunt with Dr. Foss L. Hunter through the events page—reviewers praised his engaging teaching style, extensive knowledge of Amelia Island's history, and ability to keep kids excited and actively participating in learning.
💬Plan to spend 1-2 hours exploring both the museum exhibits and shop. The venue includes a dedicated kids' coloring and learning area where children can engage independently, allowing adults to explore the fossil collection and local memorabilia in peace.
💡Visit the info center for fossil hunting tips and tricks before heading to Amelia Island's beaches. The staff can direct you to the best beaches for snaggletooth shark teeth and other fossil discoveries based on current conditions.
💡Bring children ages 5+—there's a dedicated kids' area with interactive coloring activities and age-appropriate exhibits like the 'poop fossil' and whale vertebrae that engage young learners while you browse.
💡Take a photo at the outdoor mosaic mural—reviewers highlighted this as a beautiful, Instagram-worthy space that's becoming a must-do spot in Fernandina Beach, perfect for commemorating your visit.