While visiting Lake Junaluska you can also enjoy a visit to the SEJ Heritage Center and World Methodist Council Museums. The SEJ Heritage Center has an extensive collection of SEJ related artifacts including a large display on the history of Lake Junaluska. The World Methodist Council Museum is internationally renown for having the largest collection of artifacts commemorating the earliest beginnings of the Wesleyan movement.
Both museums are open to group and individual tours and are located near Lake Junaluska’s lodging and meeting facilities. A visit to either is easy and very memorable. Additionally, the Susannah Wesley Garden, located between the World Methodist Council Museum and the Terrace Hotel, is a place for meditation and renewal.
SEJ Heritage Center and Museum
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
(closed 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. for lunch)
Saturdays through October 29 - 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Open other times by appointment only. Call 828-454-6781
Location:
Harrell Center 102 (across from Terrace Hotel)
Cost:
Free
World Methodist Council Museum
Hours of Operation:
March - October
Tuesday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday - 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
November - February
Monday - Friday - 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Evenings and Sundays: Open for groups by appointment.
Other hours by special appointment. Call 828-456-9432, ext. 4
Location:
545 N. Lakeshore Dr. (beside Terrace Hotel)
Cost:
Free
Video:
Click here to watch Dr. Dennis Dickerson's presentation at the July 16, 2010 gathering of the Friends of the World Methodist Council.
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