Journey back in time through the history of St. Augustine. Things to Do in St. Augustine ; Spanish Quarter Museum; Search. Things to do in St. Augustine ; Spanish Quarter Museum; Search. Location. Location. He is very entertaining. Grimm is the best guide you can get for this attraction, he is super funny and very friendly and knowledgeable. Guinta, "Colonial Quarter design earns praise," August 16, 2012. Work began on the site, renamed Colonial Quarter, dropping "Spanish" from the name. Contact. [1][2][3], In September 2012, Colonial Quarter LLC, owned by Pat Croce, who also owns the adjacent Pirate Soul Museum, and the University of Florida signed an agreement allowing Colonial Quarter LLC to operate the site.[4][5][6]. learn more. The Colonial Quarter (previously known as the Colonial Spanish Quarter) is a site in St. Augustine, Florida. In 1963 the Colonial Spanish Quarter was opened as a living museum depicting life in St Augustine in the 1740s. Spanish Quarter Museum - CLOSED. 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Augustine. The Spanish Quarter, also known as the Colonial Quarter, captures the essence of St. Augustine’s rich heritage. A visit here takes you back more than 300 years and offers you a chance to engage in a variety of interesting activities and see numerous points of interest. Shop Our Wares. Spanish Quarter Museum - CLOSED. There is much to do and see in and around this historic area. Peter Guinta, "Spanish Quarter may close," July 13, 2011, Historic St. Augustine website, "Colonial Spanish Quarter," in. 49 Reviews. After an extensive multimillion-dollar renovation completed in three months, the site opened as the Colonial Quarter in March 2013. Website +1 904-825-6830. This living history museum operated until fall 2011 on a 2-acre (8,100 m2) site owned by the University of Florida and managed by the City of St. The tour guide is dressed in a period costume and will give several examples of how things were done 400 plus years ago in St. Augustine. He makes the experience more than just a tour. By November 2012 a sign outside the site announced the project would open in spring 2013, which it did on March 16, 2013. Well worth the visit to see tools and artifacts from that period. 29 Saint George St, St. Augustine, FL 32084-3607. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Best nearby. This living history museum operated until fall 2011 on a 2-acre (8,100 m ) site owned by the University of Florida and managed by the City of St. Augustine. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. 49 Reviews. Noted for its outdoor stage and open area picnic table seating covered with trees and lit by lanterns, local bands perform here nightly. more. In the 1740s Spain ruled the area and St. Augustine was occupied mostly by persons born in Spain or of Spanish ancestry. 90 Restaurants within 0.3 miles. Full view. Historic Dining. Collage Restaurant (2,359) 3 min $$$$ American. Grimm was an excellent guide. "Colonial Quarter, UF sign contract," September 8, 2012, http://staugustine.com/news/locaCl-news/2011-07-13/spanish-quarter-may-close, http://www.st-augustine-travel-guide.com/colonial-spanish-quarter.html, http://staugustine.com/news/local-news/2012-08-16/colonial-quarter-design-earns-praise, http://staugustine.com/news/local-news/2012-09-07-0, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Colonial_Quarter&oldid=969511128, Infobox mapframe without OSM relation ID on Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 25 July 2020, at 21:46. Coordinates: 29°53′48″N 81°18′47″W / 29.8966°N 81.3131°W / 29.8966; -81.3131. Website +1 904-825-6830. Since then, the Colonial Quarter has become one of the city's premier live music venues. Near the entrance of the Colonial Quarter, December 2018. Best nearby. Walk the streets of St. Augustine with your guide who shares both historical facts and reported paranormal activity. Contact. 87 Restaurants within 0.3 miles. Old and has a lot of history. From our distinctive 35-foot watchtower and colonial buildings to shops and dining. The Colonial Quarter’s growing list of restaurants offer fine dining and great views of historic St. George Street, while giving patrons a chance to bask in the atmosphere and culture of ye olden times.