THE REEL HOLLYWOOD
“The Reel Hollywood” exhibit at the Museum of Science and
History showcases Jacksonville’s film history through the decades. In the early
1900’s, Jacksonville was home to over thirty film studios, including those that
would later become MGM and Fox. Jacksonville was known as the “Winter Film
Capital of the World”. The exhibit demonstrates Jacksonville’s potential to
once again become a strong player in the film and television industry around
the world.
Films including The
Devil’s Advocate, G.I. Jane, The Green Eyed Monster, and more are
highlighted in “The Reel Hollywood” exhibit. The display takes viewers through
the evolving film history of Jacksonville, as well as the rest of the world. The exhibit features screenplays, novelty
film items, and more from Jacksonville’s most iconic film history. “The Reel
Hollywood” is guaranteed to be entertaining as well as informational as
spectators discover the rich film culture embedded in Jacksonville.
Admission into the Museum of Science and History is $12.50
for adults and $10.00 for children (3-12 years), students, seniors (55+), and
military. Museum hours are 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday and
Saturday, and 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. On Fridays, there is an
admission special of $5.00 for everyone, with extended hours of 10:00 a.m. to 8:00
p.m.
