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Uncle Remus Museum

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The Uncle Remus Museum strives to educate visitors about the life and work of Joel Chandler Harris using historic storytelling, period artifacts, dioramas

10/28/2026

On Tuesday, October 20th, a couple from the country of Hungary made a special trip to Eatonton to visit our Uncle Remus Museum. They shared with our hostess, Lynda Walker that the Uncle Remus stories were read to them growing up and recognized the very same book in our display case. (See photo). In 1967, the stories were shown on Hungarian national television every night at 7 pm.
On any given week, the museum may have visitors from throughout Georgia, any of our fifty states and as you can see, from countries around the world.

10/12/2026

The Uncle Remus Museum has just received a new shipment of commemorative museum ornaments. This is the first of a series commissioned by our URM Board of Directors and created by Hestia Creations. A limited supply of these keepsake ornaments are available for purchase at the museum. There are also a few Putnam County Courthouse ornaments featuring the Brer Rabbit statue. These make great gift purchases!
Hours of operation thru Oct. 31st
Mon - Sat: 10 am - 5 pm, Closed 12 – 1 pm
Nov. 1st - Feb. 28th:
Mon. - Sat.: 10 am - 4 pm
Closed on Sunday.

09/18/2026

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On June 5, 1963, the Uncle Remus Museum was dedicated, and the ceremony was held in Turner Park. Georgia Governor Carl Sanders spoke during the ceremony.

08/19/2026

What a joy it was to have Missy Whitman visit the Uncle Remus Museum. She is the Great Grandaughter of Joel Chandler Harris!

08/14/2026

The Uncle Remus Museum is happy to announce that the new roof installation has been completed on the museum and will reopen Friday morning, August 14th at 10 am.
Our summer hours will continue to be Monday - Saturday from 10 am - 5 pm with a one hour lunch break from 12-1. The museum is closed on Sundays.
Come see us!

Winter Hours begin November 1st thru February 28/29th
Monday thru Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
No lunch break.
Closed on Sunday.

08/02/2026

Mrs. Georgia Smith will turn 86 on Saturday, August 15th. If you would like to send her a birthday card, send it to the Uncle Remus Museum at PO Box 3184, Eatonton, GA 31024.

Here is the link to her surprise birthday drive through parade and recognition six years ago on August 15, 2020. The Covid pandemic prevented us from having an open public party but I know she felt the love from this community!

https://youtu.be/QPpXBniFFKQ?feature=shared

08/02/2026

The Uncle Remus Museum will temporarily close beginning Monday, August 3rd while the roof is being replaced. This project is expected to take several days depending on the weather. An announcement will be made when the museum is ready to reopen.

07/01/2026

The Uncle Remus Museum will be closed Saturday, July 4th. 🇺🇸

06/10/2026

FREE ADMISSION TO UNCLE REMUS MUSEUM July 3rd!
Eatonton's Uncle Remus Museum will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of our Declaration of Independence by offering free admission and storytelling on Friday, July 3, 2026.
The museum will open at 10:00 AM with storytelling at 11:00AM and 2:00PM.
Located at 214 South Oak Street (441 South) in Eatonton, the museum opened in 1963 to preserve the "Tales of Uncle Remus" which were recorded in print by native son Joel Chandler Harris.
Since opening, the museum has broadened its scope by adding the Ezell Room with an interpretation of early life in Putnam County and the "J.A. Turner Office and Library" which is a presentation of Turner's influence on young Joel Chandler Harris.
If you've never visited the museum, this is an excellent opportunity to see this historic site and its collection of "Uncle Remus" memorabilia. If you visited in the past, here's your chance to catch up on recent enhancements to the museum's collection.
The Uncle Remus Museum is a 501(c) (3) organization. It is supported by admission charges, souvenir sales and contributions from the public. For more information and hours of operation visit www.uncleremusmuseum.org or contact the museum at (706) 485-6856.

05/19/2026

Recently, our Brer Rabbit sign in front of the museum was showing some age and broke. The Board of Directors for the Uncle Remus Museum are pleased that a new sign could be completed so quickly by Mr. Fred Fielder of Oconee Custom Signs, Inc. His business is located at 819 Harmony Rd., Suite 800, Eatonton.
Our new Brer Rabbit is lookin’ mighty fine and made it here just in time to welcome everyone to Eatonton to the Dairy Festival.
The museum will have a delayed opening time on June 6th due to the parade. The doors will open 1 pm - 5 pm. Come see us.
Miss Georgia will be telling Uncle Remus stories on the square at 12:15 pm.

Address

214 S Oak Street
Eatonton, GA
31024

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 4pm
Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm
Sunday	2pm - 4pm

Telephone

+17064856856

Website

http://Uncleremus.com/

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