Visiting
Amelia
Island and American Beach
Museum Background
The A.L. Lewis Museum is dedicated to the history and contributions of African Americans in American Beach and throughout Amelia Island.
Location
The museum is situated on Amelia Island. If you are driving you can get directions:
Driving directions
From Jacksonville airport directions
Hours of Operation
The museum typically operates from
Friday — Saturday 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Sunday — 1:00PM to 5:00PM
It’s recommended to check the website for any changes.
Find us on Instagram and Facebook
Nearby places of interest
Kingsley Plantation, Jacksonville view
Middle Passage Port Marker, Old Town Fernandina
view
American Beach Looking for more information about rules at American Beach? Please visit the Florida National Parks and services site or Nassau County
Join the legacy
01
Become a member
Support the museum, and have fun doing it! Enjoy a year of free entry and special perks when you become a member.
Adult
$25 / one-year entry for 1 adult
Family
$50 / one-year entry for 2 adults and 2 children
Friend
$100 / one-year entry for 2 adults, 2 children and 2 complimentary
$20 / one-year entry for 1 adult, age 65 or older
02
Donate
The number five held a special significance for American Beach’s MaVynee Oshun Betsch, “The Beach Lady.” To her, five was the magic number and integral to historical dates including A. L. Lewis’s birthday in 1865, American Beach land purchases and her birth in 1935, The Voting Rights Act of 1965 and even her passing on September 5, 2005. With the Beach Lady Circle of Supporters, we pay homage to MaVynee’s vision and favorite number while supporting the museum which opened on September 5, 2014.