Jekyll Island Museum facts for kids
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| Former name | Jekyll Island Museum |
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| Location | Jekyll Island, Georgia |
| Type | Heritage centre |
Mosaic, Jekyll Island Museum is a history museum located on Jekyll Island in Georgia, USA. It was previously known as the Jekyll Island Museum. This museum helps visitors explore the rich history of the island.
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Discovering Mosaic, Jekyll Island Museum
The museum is housed in a historic building called the Club Stables. This building is on Stable Road. It was updated in 2018 by Weber Group, Inc. and Main Street Design. The museum officially reopened in the spring of 2019.
What's Inside the Museum?
The updated museum offers much more space for exhibits. You can see many more historical items and artifacts. There is also a new outdoor classroom. Plus, a new multi-purpose room is available for different activities. The design of the museum highlights the original stable building. It features high ceilings and open areas.
Exploring Jekyll Island's Historic District
The Mosaic, Jekyll Island Museum is the starting point for daily tours. These tours explore Jekyll Island's 90-acre National Historic Landmark District. This district is a special area recognized for its important history.
Places You Can Visit on the Tour
- Indian Mound Cottage: This is a large, historic mansion with 25 rooms. You can explore what life was like there long ago.
- Horton House: See the historic remains of this old house. It tells a story of early island life.
- Jekyll Island Clubhouse: This grand building was once a private club. Today, it is a beautiful four-star hotel.
- Historic Wharf: The old dock area is now a seafood restaurant. It's a great spot to imagine ships arriving in the past.
- Historic Power Plant: This building once provided power to the island. Now, it's home to the Georgia Sea Turtle Center. Here, you can learn about sea turtles and their rescue.
- Other Cottages: There are 11 other historic cottages to see. These were once homes for wealthy families.
- Employee Housing and Shopping Area: Discover where the club's employees lived. You can also see the historic buildings that were once shops during the club era.
