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Uncle Remus Museum

This small log-cabin museum examines Joel Chandler Harris and the Br'er Rabbit stories he recorded from African American oral traditions. Displays and storytelling connect the books to their Putnam County setting and literary history.

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What to expect

Eatonton · $5 adult · Tour and browse at your own pace

Uncle Remus Museum · 214 South Oak Street, Eatonton, GA 31024

Mon–Sat; seasonal hours

March–October: 10am–5pm with noon–1pm lunch closure. November–February: 10am–4pm. Closed Sundays; the final docent tour begins 30 minutes before closing.

Joel Chandler Harris exhibits
Story characters and period objects
Docent-led interpretation in a cabin setting

Before you go

The operator lists $5 adults, $4 seniors 65+ and students with ID, $3 ages 5–12, and free entry for children 4 and under.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Groups and individual storytelling sessions should be booked ahead.
The operator's Sunday closure overrides older tourism listings. Severe weather can also close the museum.

Sources & visitor information

Venue and visitor-bureau information checked on the dates below. Follow these links for current hours, admission and access.

Uncle Remus Museum — visit ↗
Seasonal hours, pricing, address, booking and amenities.
Checked Oct 12, 2026
Visit Eatonton — local authors ↗
Literary background and African American oral-tradition context.
Checked Oct 12, 2026

Visitor information phone: 706-485-6853

Access information: The operator lists mobility-impaired access, parking, public restrooms and a picnic area; ask about individual requirements.

Check the organizer’s latest details before leaving; schedules and availability can change.

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