The modern Mandarin Museum, providing 1210 sq. ft. of exhibit space, 230 sq. ft. of collection storage space, and 150 sq. ft. of administrative office space. Here our permanent exhibit “Always the River…” depicts various aspects of Mandarin’s unique history along the St. Johns River through interactive exhibits.The exhibit is divided into three sections. The first is a timeline of events from Mandarin’s beginnings as a Timucuan village to modern times. The exhibit also contains historical maps and photographs, and explores the various industries of the area, including farming, timber, and citrus.The second exhibit portrays the wreck and excavation of the Union steamboat Maple Leaf, which sank off Mandarin Point in 1864. Now a significant archaeological find and a National Landmark, the exhibit shows artifacts recovered from the wreck as well as techniques in their recovery. http://www.mandarinmuseum.net/

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Mandarin Museum

Mandarin Museum

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