Governor's House Cultural Center and Museum

Governor's House Cultural Center and Museum stands beside the Plaza de la Constitución on a site used for government functions since 1598. Historically known as Government House, the property served as the administrative center and residence of colonial governors during Spanish, British, and restored Spanish rule. After Florida became a United States territory in 1821, the building also served as a courthouse and briefly as the territorial capitol.

Today the University of Florida manages the building as a cultural center, museum, and preservation resource. Visitors can see a lobby timeline about the site's governmental history and rotating exhibitions devoted to St. Augustine, Florida history, archaeology, art, and the natural environment. Its central location and free admission make it an accessible introduction to the city's many layers of colonial and territorial history.