Mission Nombre de Dios Museum — Attraction in Saint Augustine

We go here every year . Nice place to hike and see the beautiful waterways filled with fish and turtles as you walk over the raised cement bridges. Full of history about the early Spanish Settlers as well as the Nuns who lived and worked near here and the graves of brave Confederate soldiers buried here. Nice monuments to different Saints . Historic Catholic Church ,but I wish they'd open the doors back up,as I miss going in and lighting memorial candles inside of the historic Church. I do light Memorial candles in memory of my deceased family members every year,but I don't enjoy the place where it is done now,as there is no privacy for prayers . I don't like the fact that picnic tables full of laughing and joking tourists are there as you pray and light the candles. It would be nice to have the candle lighting place in a more Church like ,private area,so that people can worship and reflect. The picnic tables are nice,but just shou not be by the candle lighting area ,in my opinion. Also,the souvenirs are way over priced now. Ridiculously so,since they moved the gift shop to the other side of the park. Before anyone could find beautiful items at fair price,but now they prices are too high. I do recommend this historic place ,whether you are a Catholic or not as it is very beautiful...

If you have not visited the Mission Nombre de Dios Museum, your trip is incomplete especially if you enjoy places of historical value like l do. The museum features a diorama depicting Spanish explorer, Pedro Mendez de Avila and his contingency as they set foot on the American continent. That place is vividly marked by a very tall steel cross, visible from distant areas. In the museum you will find long opaque banners depicting explorers, religious and figures of the Spanish Crown. Books, artifacts as well as religious icons are also available. Visitors are able to purchase many items relating to the founding of this amazing city, Saint...

Holy, welcoming, and beautiful.

With St Augustine being one of the oldest settlements in the US it’s also one of the first places Catholicism came to the new world. The grounds are beautiful and contemplative. The chapel is quite and simple in it beauty.

The museum has great information that explains how Catholicism spread through Florida. They also had a very even-handed approach towards settlers from Europe coming to the new world.

If you’re looking for an addition to the Castillo learning about St Augustine’s history this is it. If you’re a Catholic and looking for the Lord you’ll find that...