The 10 Best Museums in Saint Simons Island, Georgia (GA)

July 17, 2021 Fernanda Pittenger

Enveloped by expansive beaches, moss-draped oaks, and salt marshes, Saint Simons Island, part of the Golden Isles chain near Brunswick, is a nearly 18 square mile island, once dominated by rice and cotton plantations. Today, it’s a recreation wonderland with superb championship golf courses, miles of bicycle paths, great fishing, historic sites, and excellent restaurants. If you love golf, you’ll love Saint Simons Island, which is home to the 18-hole King and Prince Golf Course and 27-hole Sea Palms Golf & Tennis Resort. Nearby are 234 more holes of golf at popular spots like the 63-hole Jekyll Island Golf Club and 36-hole Sea Island Golf Club. Anglers have lots of opportunities to fish in the rivers, tidal creeks, sounds and the Atlantic Ocean. You’ll find charters and guides at the Golden Isles Marina, and you can also fish off the St. Simons Island Pier and surf cast on stretches of beach on the island’s north end. For such a compact island, Saint Simons is brimming with historic sites. Don’t miss the Saint Simons Lighthouse, where you can climb the 129 steps for a magnificent view of the island; the Fort Frederica National Monument, which has remnants of the British fort built in the 1700s; and the Bloody Marsh Battle Site, where the Spanish defeated the British in 1742.
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1. World War II Home Front Museum

4201 1st St East Beach, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522-3902 +1 912-634-7098 http://coastalgeorgiahistory.org
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5.0 based on 92 reviews

World War II Home Front Museum

The World War II Home Front Museum brings to life Coastal Georgia's extraordinary contributions during World War II. Through immersive exhibits and interactive experiences, visitors will learn about blimps on anti-submarine patrol, radar training to direct fighter pilots, building Liberty ships to supply troops overseas, and much more.

Reviewed By X9974QTjeremym - Topeka, United States

This is an amazing museum detailing the history of WWII on the home front and how it affected the area of Brunswick and St. Simon's during World War II. It talks about the merchant ships being torpedoed by German U-Boats and how this area of the United States rallied and built Liberty Ships, and trained WWII radar technicians, aviators etc. It was a refreshing look at the war and how it affected normal citizens. It is situated in the old Coast Guard station

2. St. Simons Lighthouse Museum

101 12th St, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522-4821 +1 912-638-4666 [email protected] http://www.coastalgeorgiahistory.org
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4.5 based on 1,031 reviews

St. Simons Lighthouse Museum

Reviewed By RebeccaL50 - Atlanta, United States

No trip to St. Simon's Island is complete without seeing the lighthouse. However, this was our first time to tour the inside. With a combo ticket, we purchased at the WWII Home Front museum, we spent about 45 minutes here. After watching a short film, we climbed the 129 steps to the top of the lighthouse. Imagine doing that while carrying 5 gallons of fuel each night! At the top, you can walk on the small balcony outside to get panoramic views of the island. Back downstairs, we walked through the exhibits at the lighthouse keeper's house which showed us how the lighthouse keeper's family would have lived, as well as the challenges they faced.

3. Glynn Visual Arts

106 Island Dr, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522-3780 +1 912-638-8770 http://glynnvisualarts.org
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4.5 based on 12 reviews

Glynn Visual Arts

Glynn Visual Arts is a non-profit community arts center founded in 1953. We provide a variety of classes and workshops and our gallery and gift shop features the area's finest artists.

3305 Frederica Rd Frederica Road and Sea Island Causway, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522-1542 +1 912-268-4761 [email protected] http://arttrendsgallery.biz
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

ArtTrends Gallery

3600 Frederica Rd Ste 13, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522-1380 +1 912-638-3017 [email protected] http://www.leftbankartgallery.com
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Left Bank Art Gallery

Left Bank Art Gallery has been the premier gallery serving the Southeast, as well as collectors nationally, for over four decades. Offering a broad range of art works from a recognized group of national and international contemporary and modern artists, we are able to provide expert advice to both longtime and new collectors. We work well with recognized professionals in the design industry, on projects ranging from fulfilling unique personal needs to managing large-scale design planning and implementation. We believe that interior spaces have the ability to spark the imagination and embrace the senses. It will be our pleasure to assist you in creating an aesthetic environment that is luxurious, functional, and sophisticated.

6. Arthur J. Moore Methodist Museum

100 Arthur J Moore Dr, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522-2201 +1 912-638-4050 [email protected] http://www.mooremethodistmuseum.com
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4.5 based on 17 reviews

Arthur J. Moore Methodist Museum

The Arthur J. Moore Methodist Museum, located on the grounds of Epworth By The Sea on St. Simons Island, Georgia, is named for Bishop Moore who was instrumental in bringing his dream of a Methodist retreat and conference center into existence. The Moore Museum houses the archives for the South Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church, an extensive Research Library, Gift Shop, and exhibits dedicated to the founding and history of Methodism, island history and so much more. There are more than 20,000 visitors to the Moore Museum each year including over 3,500 confirmands, campers, youth and adult groups, and people like you. Plan to visit us soon!

Reviewed By JeffBreedlove

The Arthur J. Moore Methodist Museum on the grounds of Epworth By the Sea is a Georgia treasure. Not only is admission free, the collection is historical and interesting. Anyone who appreciates history will enjoy a visit - especially a person of Faith. Of course, there is the expected information on the Wesley brothers but this museum goes much deeper and has interesting collections. I enjoyed looking at the international items from mission trips and the early 20th Century revival items. I strongly encourage a walk through if you are in St. Simons and especially if you are on property at Epworth.

7. Coastal Georgia Historical Society

610 Beachview Dr, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522-4803 +1 912-638-4666 http://www.saintsimonslighthouse.org/index.html
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4.5 based on 22 reviews

Coastal Georgia Historical Society

8. Gogo Jewelry

217 Redfern Vlg, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522-2501 +1 912-634-8875 [email protected] http://www.gogojewelry.com
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4.5 based on 12 reviews

Gogo Jewelry

The Gogo Jewelry flagship store is open Monday-Saturday 10:00am-5:30pm and features the full collection of jewelry and home ware designed by Cumberland Island resident Gogo Ferguson. Every design tells a story that has its origins in nature and natural objects that Gogo has collected to inspire wearable art.

9. Maritime Center at Historic Coast Guard Station

4201 1st St, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522-3902 +1 912-634-7095 [email protected] http://www.coastalgeorgiahistory.org/visit/world-war-ii-museum/
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4.0 based on 103 reviews

Maritime Center at Historic Coast Guard Station

Reviewed By Hannadog - Glen Saint Mary, United States

Lots of information and excellent displays concerning the USCG as well as the local efforts during WW2. Combo ticket that includes lighthouse, too is a great value. Excellent place to visit. Lots of parking available. Staff was friendly and helpful.

10. Mildred Huie Plantation Museum at Mediterranean House

1819 Frederica Rd, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522-2021 +1 912-638-3057 [email protected]
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Mildred Huie Plantation Museum at Mediterranean House

Mildred Nix Huie (1907-2000) was a remarkable woman: American Impressionist artist, sculptor, historian, and writer who in 1967 made the Mediterranean house her St. Simons Island studio, packing every inch with her artwork and memorabilia.Mildred Huie's original paintings, the work of her contemporaries, and pieces from her personal art collection are permanently on display in the historic house

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