Rain doesn’t have to drown out opportunities to have a good time, especially in a town as vibrant as St. Augustine. Rain or shine, fun awaits! Bring the kids out for a day of swashbuckling adventure at the pirate museum, step into the past and discover the wax figures of history's greatest men and women, or do a little something off the beaten path. Choose your adventure, because there are plenty of kid-friendly things to do indoors in St. Augustine on a rainy day.
We've pulled together a dozen indoor activities in St. Augustine. We'll start with date-worthy destinations, then focus on the indoor fun that's just for kids.
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Indoor Things To Do in St. Augustine
Date-Worthy Indoor Activities St. Augustine
The St. Augustine Pirate and Treasure Museum
12 South Castillo Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Transport yourself back in time to the ye old days of piracy and lootin’. At this themed museum, you'll discover the secrets of the seas through fun, interactive museum pieces. The Pirate and Treasure Museum is among the most popular things to do in St. Augustine on rainy days or otherwise.
Whetstone’s Chocolate Tasting Tour
Multiple locations in St. Augustine
As if I had to say anything more than chocolate, this yummy tour lasts about 45 minutes and is fun for all ages – especially as a little date escape. Don the ever-so-stylish hair net provided to you at entry and, then, explore behind the scenes of St. Augustine’s infamous Whetstone’s chocolate factory.
Kids under five are free, and everyone gets to enjoy yummy chocolate tastings at the end.
Old Jail Museum
167 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine, FL 32084
See historic reenactments, immerse yourself in interactive exhibits and enjoy seeing what life was like at the old jail. Note that the Old Jail Museum is not ideal for the littlest of children as difficult topics are addressed. But children a bit more mature will do just fine.
The Witty Whisker Cat Cafe
112 N Ponce De Leon Blvd Unit A, St. Augustine, Fl 32084
My first experience with a cat cafe was in Japan and I didn’t know what to expect. Dozens of kitties swerved around my legs, looking for love, perhaps adoption, but mostly just my attention. I sipped on a cold drink and let calm and happiness wash over me. That, in its essence, is all a purrrfect cat cafe is meant to do.
So, bring your children on a garbage weather day (or a good day!) to enjoy a ray of sunshine (and maybe a hot chocolate and cookies) in the cat cafe. Be aware that parents must sign a waiver for children, but all are welcome.
Be sure to fuel your adventures with these breakfast spots in St. Augustine.
The Art House
3920 A1A S Unit 8, St Augustine Beach, FL 32080
Offering a full scale of wheel throwing options, The Art House also has adult and children art classes from the most beginner levels. Some of these classes include pottery painting, air-dry clay and a doodle bar. The event calendar has dozens of great options for the kiddos to enjoy an artful outing.
Oldest Store Museum
167 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine, FL 32084
This oldie-but-goodie is fun and quirky. Check out the oldest store with stuff from the 1900’s. And the store clerks totally make your visit captivating.
Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine
4730 Dixie HWY, St. Augustine, FL 32086
Check out the showroom or one of the special events at this sleek and shiny classic car museum. Kids will love seeing the hot cars. Plus, mom and dad may feel nostalgic about cars from back in the day. A win for everyone on a rainy day!
World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX Theater
One World Golf Place St. Augustine, FL 32092
Do you remember when every Friday night was a night out to the movies? I remember those days. We usually fueled up on sugar at the sweet shop first, then headed to the movies. 3D was all the rage, and if you could get an IMAX ticket… well, watch out because you’d hit the jackpot.
Well, it can be like that again thanks to this gem of a place. With North Florida’s huge IMAX theater, enjoy a similar experience to see educational and Hollywood film hits on the big, big, BIG screen.
Indoor Places for Kids in St. Augustine
OIdest Wooden School House
20-30 St George St, Augustine, FL 32084
I still remember my school visit to this interesting attraction on St. George Street from when I was a little tot in elementary school. I took home a slate chalkboard and pencil. I swear it was my most prized possession, at least until the excitement wore off.
Kids will love visiting this popular museum to see how kiddos used to learn. And they'll also probably love all the wooden toys and gifts in the gift shop even more.
Ripley’s Believe It or Not
19 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine, FL 32084
One of the first things you’ll see rolling into the historic lanes of St. Augustine is the impressive Ripley’s building. Offering the typical bizarre artifacts, like shrunken heads and scientific marvels, this intriguing museum also boasts several other attractions for visitors.
Some offerings include the Red Train Tours, operating as a vessel to sites around town, as well as haunted investigations and a mini golf course.
Side note, if you're interested in visiting Ripley's Believe It or Not in Orlando, our sibling site Orlando-Parenting.com has a great guide.
Potter’s Wax Museum
31 Orange St, St. Augustine, FL 32084
No surprise here (in a town full of “oldest this” and “oldest that”), Potter’s is the oldest wax museum in the country. What makes this museum a particular standout is that the wax figures aren’t just of pop stars and celebrities.
Rather, this place focuses many of its 160+ figures on historical representations of famous folks of the past. Among the mix is Marie Antoinette, Winston Churchill, Albert Einstein, countless American presidents, and many more.
Ready Set Play
1765 Tree Blvd Suite 4, St. Augustine, FL 32084
In a town where everything is the oldest something or another, it’s nice to go to a kid-friendly place where you can see the youngest having a ball. At Ready Set Play, you’ll find a classic children's gym full of foam-padded fun for your littles to run around freely indoors in nasty weather.
Coming Soon: Tag! Children’s Museum
Offering numerous gardens and pavilions for curious and innovative play, this indoor-outdoor museum is a highly anticipated treat for families in the St. Augustine area. Keep an eye out for this one soon!
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