Hours:

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday through Saturday.

Closed Sunday, Monday and Holidays.

Free Admission for Individuals
- Donations Welcome

Guided Tours and Group Tour
Rates Available Upon Request.
(Groups of 10 or more should call to schedule a tour)

About Us

Dedicated in 1966, the Arthur J. Moore Methodist Museum has grown since the doors first opened. This modern building holds within it a wide array of treasures, that range from the history of Saint Simons Island to the Wesley family and to the Wesley brothers landing here with General Oglethorpe in 1736. The museum also illustrates the start of the Methodist church and the changes that it went through to get where it is today.

The museum also has a new interactive kiosk where people of all ages can learn more about the history of the circuit rider and early Methodism in Georgia. There is also a fun game where you can ride along with a circuit rider to share the experience of bringing faith to the frontier.The museum houses a wonderful room that shows a large collection of nativities from different cultures depicting that Christ is for the whole world.

On Thursdays we offer a lecture series by retired United Methodist Minister, Rev. Dave Hanson. This hour long talk details the harrowing experiences of the Wesleys on Saint Simons Island. Please call for details.

Our museum is staffed by two part-time employees and wonderful volunteers. Everyday our workroom is a buzz of activity. Not only do we interact with our visitors who walk through the museum, but we also receive research requests from around the United States. The staff enjoys coming to work everyday because we feel that it is important to continue our "Ministry of Memory".

OUR STAFF!!!

Judi Fergus, Director

Sandra Harris, Assistant Director

Rev. David Ogletree, Volunteer

Maura Fergus, Volunteer

Epworth by the Sea: www.epworthbythesea.org