Education

Group of students, two teachers, and a ranger on top of fort.

Welcome! Fort Matanzas is an exciting outdoor classroom rich with natural and cultural resources. We invite you and your students to explore almost 300 acres of Florida's coastal environment, and the old fortified coquina watchtower built by the Spanish.

From field trips to online programs, Fort Matanzas provides learning adventures for students and teachers throughout the world.

Begin Your Adventure

Parks as Classrooms

Field Trips, virtual reality, curriculum, and more.
Professional Development

Internships for educators.
Distance Learning

Virtual opportunities for online learners.
Kids & Youth

Explore the Junior Ranger program, camps, online activities, and more.
Field Trips

Learn how to coordinate a curriculum-based experience for students.
Curriculum

Check out resources for your classroom.
Travel Backpacks

Park travel backpacks are available for loan! Each backpack supports a topic and contains a book and hands-on materials.
Fort Matanzas Virtual Tour

The Virtual Tour for Fort Matanzas National Monument in St. Augustine, Florida.
Matanzas Videos

Explore the many stories of Fort Matanzas with these short videos.