Norman Studios Silent Film Museum, Inc.

09/03/2026

Happy Labor Day Weekend! The Norman Studios Silent Film Museum is a labor of love for our small group of volunteer docents. Fortunately, we’ll have enough on hand to welcome guests this Saturday, September 5, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Our unique museum is located at 6337 Arlington Road – in what was once a building that housed administrative, film processing, and film editing activities! The studio complex dates back 110 years to the silent era of motion pictures when Jacksonville was the “Winter Film Capitol of the World!” Admission is free although donations are so very much appreciated!

08/13/2026

Unfortunately, the Norman Studios Silent Film Museum will not be able to welcome visitors this coming Saturday, August 18, due to a lack of having enough docents on hand. Please consider joining our all-volunteer team so we can avoid these types of cancellations in the future. You can do that by going to ...

Volunteer The mission of Norman Studios Silent Film Museum, Inc. (NSSFM) is to preserve, present and promote the history of silent movies and race films in Northeast Florida on the landmark campus of Eagle Film City/Norman Studios.  Fulfilling the NSSFM’s mission depends on members, volunteers, a...

07/30/2026

Before back-to-school excitement begins, bring the family to Jacksonville’s Norman Studios Silent Film Museum this coming Saturday, August 1! Located at 6337 Arlington Road, our volunteers will be available to greet visitors from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. It’ll be a great way to learn about an incredibly unique aspect of our city’s history! Admission is free although donations are very much appreciated!

07/24/2026

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07/15/2026

Beat the heat this Saturday, July 18, at the Norman Studios Silent Film Museum in Jacksonville! Between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. visitors will be able to enjoy our collection of rare movie posters; tour the studio’s original film vault; in addition to seeing early motion picture projectors! We’re located at 6337 Arlington Road and admission is free, although donations are very much appreciated!

07/01/2026

This Saturday – in observance of our nation’s 250th birthday on July 4th – Jacksonville’s Norman Studios Silent Film Museum will be closed. Our next “Open Saturday” event will be held July 18th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.! Please have fun and stay safe!

06/29/2026

Jacksonville's Norman Studios Silent Film Museum just placed on permanent display a gigantic six-sheet theatre poster! Its size and eye-catching graphics were designed to promote THE GREEN EYED MONSTER, a film produced by Norman Studios back in 1919! Be sure to visit during our next "Open Saturday" event to see this amazing piece for yourself!

06/18/2026

Hopefully, your list of fun things to do this summer includes a visit to Jacksonville’s Norman Studios Silent Film Museum! This coming weekend – on Saturday, June 20, between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. – volunteers will be on hand to greet visitors interested in our city’s silent film legacy! We’re located at 6337 Arlington Road in a motion picture studio that was built 110 years ago, and stands very much as it did back then! Admission is free although donations are very much appreciated!

06/05/2026

In lieu of an "Open Saturday" this coming June 6, the Norman Studios Silent Film Museum will host a special event next weekend on Saturday, June 13!

To commemorate Juneteenth, we will present a short silent film titled "Mute," along with a "Black Heroes" presentation offered by Jacksonville's Performance Academy.

The Performance Academy is a nonprofit arts organization providing youth the opportunity to develop creative and life skills through visual arts, dance, music, and acting, with a focus on underserved and at-risk youth.

This special event will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, in the Rita F. Reagan Set Building at 6360 Commerce Street - just behind our museum located on Arlington Road in Jacksonville. Admission is free although donations are, as always, very much appreciated. Seating is limited, so please click here to register ...

06/04/2026

SPECIAL EVENT! SATURDAY, JUNE 13 @ 2:00 P.M.

In recognition of Juneteenth, the Norman Studios Silent Film Museum is proud to present a short silent movie titled "Mute," along with a "Black Heroes" presentation offered by Jacksonville's Performance Academy.

The Performance Academy is a nonprofit arts organization providing youth the opportunity to develop creative and life skills through visual arts, dance, music, and acting, with a focus on underserved and at-risk youth.

The presentation will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, in the Rita F. Reagan Set Building at 6360 Commerce Street - just behind our museum located on Arlington Road in Jacksonville. Admission is free although donations are always very much appreciated. Seating is limited, so please click here to register ...