Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum

Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum The Art Museum is dedicated to being one of the finest visual arts museums in the Carolinas. It was subsequently sold to Col. Burroughs-Simeon B.
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We strive to engage our community and our visitors through unique exhibitions and interactive, educational and creative programs for people of all ages. The Museum first opened to the public in June, 1997, but was conceived some 13 years earlier by a small group of Myrtle Beach visionaries - artists, art patrons, business leaders, cultural enthusiasts and other private citizens. The building itsel

f dates to 1924, when it was built by textile industry mogul Eugene Cannon in the Cabana section of Myrtle Beach. Elliot White Springs for use by his family and executives of Springs Industries and re-christened Springmaid Villa. In 1975, the Villa changed hands again and was slated for demolition. A campaign to save Springmaid Villa began, led initially by Waccamaw Arts and Crafts Guild President Gaye Sanders Fisher. The building's survival, however, was contingent on its relocation: a Herculean effort organized by Guild member and Myrtle Beach Councilman Harry Charles, along with his wife, Jane. Relocating the 150-ton structure required two flatbed trucks for three full days, with a team of city employees, utility workers and every member of the Guild working side by side. The Villa was taken to its new home eight miles south, an undeveloped property whose donation by the Myrtle Beach Farms Company, precursor to the Burroughs & Chapin Company, had been negotiated by Harry Charles. Charles was also instrumental in creating the Springmaid Villa Art Museum Corporation, a new non-profit with a board of trustees charged with converting and later managing the property as a public Art Museum. Following a decade-long fundraising effort, the Museum opened its doors in June, 1997. In recognition of the land donation, it was re-named for the founders of Myrtle Beach Farms and became the Franklin G. Chapin Art Museum.

06/18/2026

KidsArt Camp! Day 1 | Make your own paint then see what you can create!

On view until October 18. Do. Not. Miss it!
06/17/2026

On view until October 18. Do. Not. Miss it!



06/16/2026

Thank you to all of our donors that joined us for an apértif dînatoire Saturday evening to celebrate the opening of "A Lasting Impression". We couldn't do it without you. A special thanks to those who gave to make this exhibit possible, they are listed in the last photograph.

"A Lasting Impression" is on view through September 27.


Just a few 5-7 year old spots left in camp for June and July. Grandparents, this is the perfect summer activity for yo...
06/14/2026

Just a few 5-7 year old spots left in camp for June and July. Grandparents, this is the perfect summer activity for your grandkids!

06/13/2026

The Myrtle Beach Mayor, Mark Kruea gave some lovely remarks about the important partnership between the Museum and the City.

Please enjoy the cellist from this evenings events.

06/13/2026
The doors close at 5pm on our first day of "A Lasting Impression". Come and take a selfie on our beautiful stairs. It'...
06/13/2026

The doors close at 5pm on our first day of "A Lasting Impression". Come and take a selfie on our beautiful stairs. It's a detail from the Ludovic Piette gouache + pastel painting called "Siesta in the Shade".

You still have time to take in the show today, or anytime through September 27.

Did you hear? There is an art session at the Museum until 4pm today, drop in any time until then! FREE with admission,...
06/13/2026

Did you hear? There is an art session at the Museum until 4pm today, drop in any time until then! FREE with admission, this activity is inspired by "A Lasting Impression" which opened today. An examination of how Impressionism influenced Modern Art. This extraordinary exhibition is on view through September 27.

We 've been counting down the days and it's finally here! "A Lasting Impression" opens today and we couldn't be more ex...
06/13/2026

We 've been counting down the days and it's finally here! "A Lasting Impression" opens today and we couldn't be more excited to share the magic of the Impressionist movement and the influence it had on Modern Art. Come and see art by masters such as , , and .

You really don't want to miss this!

06/12/2026

Local artist Lori Dauphin paints a copy of Ludovic Piette's painting, "Siesta in the Shade" in acrylic. The original was done in gouache + pastel and hangs in our exhibition, "A Lasting Impression" which opens on Saturday, June 13 and runs through September 27.

Don't miss this collection. It really is something special!

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3100 S Ocean Boulevard
Myrtle Beach, SC
29577

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

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+18432382510

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