A.L. Lewis Museum at American Beach, Fernandina Beach

About A.L. Lewis Museum at American Beach

The A.L. Lewis Museum at American Beach preserves the heritage of this historic Florida beach community through exhibits and guided tours. Visitors explore the museum space to learn about American Beach's significance and the decades-long preservation efforts of MaVynee Oshun Betsch, known as "The Beach Lady," the great-granddaughter of A.L. Lewis. The museum opened in 2014 to continue her lifelong work protecting the beach's history against development and environmental degradation. MaVynee had operated guided beach tours and a makeshift museum from her motorhome before the permanent facility was established. The museum welcomes individual visitors and groups, with group tours available by request. The museum is located in Fernandina Beach, Florida. Admission is charged, with different rates available, and tickets can be purchased online through the venue's website. Hours are published on the museum's site.