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Webb Military Museum
419
#1 of 52 Museums in Savannah
"This small museum is actually Gary Webb's
private collection
of war memorabilia and he has emphasized the personal stories of the people who had a role in various wars, including stories of his own extended family."
"Gary Webb has done an OUTSTANDING job putting his extensive and impressive
personal collection
of militaria together and is very passionate about sharing it with the world."
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SCADstory
211
#2 of 52 Museums in Savannah
"... has started is touching and incredible, but also the way they made the story-telling is amazing, fun, so creative !! Kids will love it, and I assure all families must stop by Scadstory while
visiting Savannah
!"
"I didn’t know all the details about the beginnings of SCAD and about it’s global campuses...very
interesting history
and beautifully presented!"
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Pin Point Heritage Museum
519
#3 of 52 Museums in Savannah
"This unassuming heritage
museum
is fascinating-made even more interesting and educational by the wonderful guides who provided the history of the area and the Gullah/Geechee culture in a most engaging manner."
"... her beloved heritage and encourages everyone to learn about the family values, ethic of self-sustaining community and resilience of this unique group of people.You'll also learn all about blue crab and
oysters
!"
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Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum Inc.
345
#4 of 52 Museums in Savannah
"The displays are visually engaging with great detail of local history, compliments of local activist and historian, W.W. Law, Ms Rosalyn was the greatest host and
tour guide
, offering additional stories that reall..."
"The history of this place is incredible, and most of the
museum
is focused on local events which took place in Savannah in the 60's and it was truly eye-opening and an important piece of history to learn about."
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Old Fort Jackson
1,367
#5 of 52 Museums in Savannah
"For history buffs, very interesting - lots of
displays
and historical artifacts like guns, cannons, uniforms, etc. fun to watch cargo ships pass by on the river."
"They have actors that walk you through the history of the fort and battles from the Civil War, even including you in the
reenactment
of the of one of the battles."
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American Prohibition Museum
836
#6 of 52 Museums in Savannah
"It gave us much to muse over in the unintended consequences of prohibition, and the strong class, race, and religious lines it drew.... conveniently there is a speakeasy in the
museum
for such a ponder, helped alo..."
"Along with a walking tour we visited the museum and were pleasantly surprised with all the
memorabilia
from such a battled time in American history."
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Massie Heritage Center
270
#7 of 52 Museums in Savannah
"... different styles and periods of buildings in Savannah, a restoration room that shows how Savannah has restored it's historical buildings......lots of
artifacts
and memorabilia to look at and explore and touch."
"A comprehensive resource on the history and development of Savannah, from early development to background information on its indigenous people, architecture,
preservation
and educational system."
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Davenport House Museum
764
#8 of 52 Museums in Savannah
"Our tour guide was a wealth of information on everything from decorative arts, to
architecture
, to the role of women in the south, to the relationships of home owners' children and the children of the enslaved peo..."
"Interpreter Antonella was so personable and discussed the
museum
staff's efforts to show a more inclusive picture of all those who lived in the house, including the Davenports' enslaved skilled workers."
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Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters
2,160
#9 of 52 Museums in Savannah
"The house and slave quarters are both beautiful (an excellent example of Greek Revival
Architecture
) and informative (the daily life and interplay between the residents of the house and the enslaved people that se..."
"Very informative tour about the history of the house, its
inhabitants
, and it's famous visitors, and well as a glimpse into the darker side of our history in the lives and living conditions of the slaves that also..."
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SCAD Museum of Art
331
#10 of 52 Museums in Savannah
"This is a fascinating and edgy
museum
, but the best part is the docents, who are students at SCAD and are fascinating in their own right, from all over the world, and well-informed about the art."
"The students stationed in each gallery are usually very knowledgeable about the artist and the works
on display
and are eager to talk with you about the exhibits."
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Telfair Academy
751
#11 of 52 Museums in Savannah
"... and Slave Quarters, which are both National Historic Landmarks designed by English architect William Jay in the early 19th century, and the contemporary
Jepson Center
for the Arts, which was completed in 2006."
"The former home is well preserved and the rooms presented are excellent, the rest of the home is the gallery and houses some excellent sculptural and
paintings
"
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Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum
722
#12 of 52 Museums in Savannah
"The Ships of the Sea Maritime
Museum
in Savannah, Georgia, which is housed in the magnificent William Scarborough mansion, was founded in 1966 and features nine galleries of ship models, maritime paintings and art..."
"They are very detailed, and there's great information about the
history
of each individual ship, as well as the broader context of the shipping industries and naval wars of Savannah's
history
."
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Savannah History Museum
583
#13 of 52 Museums in Savannah
"From founders, to pirates, from the American Revolution to the Civil War and beyond, if you really want to get an intimate look at the history of this city, you must visit this
museum
."
"Located at 303 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, the
Savannah History
Museum is housed inside the old Central of Georgia Railway passenger shed, a National Historic Landmark that was built in the 1850s and 1860s."
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Georgia State Railroad Museum
758
#14 of 52 Museums in Savannah
"It’s always refreshing to see restoration works in progress that are unpolished and unpretentious, so enjoy this mode while it lasts at the Georgia State Railroad
Museum
in Savannah."
"The tour involves a fair amount of walking outdoors, and you visit each of the shops with an explanation of each feature by the guide, who is knowledgeable about the
exhibits
and the railroad's history."
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Telfair Museums Jepson Center
534
#15 of 52 Museums in Savannah
"Together with the Telfair
Academy
of Arts and Sciences and the Owens-Thomas House, the Jepson Center helps to bridge three centuries of art, history and architecture, illustrating the continuum of art and history..."
"The exhibits featured local
artists
, beautiful classical styled art, photographs from the past, sculptures, exceptional modern art, and interactive exhibits."
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Harper Fowlkes House
142
#16 of 52 Museums in Savannah
"Our docent gave a wonderful tour The home is owned by the Society of Cincinnati of Georgia which also has an interesting
history
.I especially enjoyed the back porch which was completed about 1900."
"... and reflects the rarified personality of its former owner - the woman who started the Tea Shop at Savannah's Pink House and went on to amass a history and fortune in antiques, period pieces and
architecture
."
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Liquid Sands Glass Gallery
74
#17 of 52 Museums in Savannah
"The shop is located on Wright Square just a few doors down from a terrific lunch and chocolate place so it’s a great place to stop and rest and enjoy local
art
and food."
"Liquid Sands is a peaceful and relaxing gallery with
beautiful pieces
of American made art."
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Graveface Museum
27
#18 of 52 Museums in Savannah
"Absurdly deep collections of artifacts and
memorabilia
from mystical Savannah natives, roadside attractions, sideshows, secret societies, cults, and serial killers, and the like."
"There’s an arcade half-way through (the perfect pit stop/palette cleanser) as well as a
gift shop
(they sell records, all kinds, most importantly from local bands)."
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Girl Scout First Headquarters
74
#19 of 52 Museums in Savannah
"We both (she is 10) enjoyed this little
museum
of Girl Scout history and gift shop."
"Went with my granddaughter's troop to Savannah, Georgia to see where the founder of girl scout was living and find out her
history
."
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University of Georgia's Marine Education Center and Aquarium
103
#20 of 52 Museums in Savannah
"Hint: If you write down the names of the
species
, when you get home you can learn more about them and the youngsters will further enjoy the experience, Enjoy."
"The Aquarium is packed with education materials about the ocean, the environment of Georgia and the surrounding
estuaries
."
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Savannah African Art Museum
16
#21 of 52 Museums in Savannah
"Housed in a lovely big restored house, with parking, the museum contains a huge
collection
of items from different African countries...bronze and brass sculptures, beaded items, textiles, masks and wood carvings,..."
"Our guide Edwin provided a wealth of background information on many of the
objects
, including national and tribal origins, how they are used, their symbolic and spiritual significance.....and much more."
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Tiffani Taylor Gallery
21
#22 of 52 Museums in Savannah
"Browsing around the gallery is therapeutic--so beautiful, spiritual influences in her art, gorgeous
paintings
and pottery."
"Tiffany it was a pleasure to meet you and hear your personal story behind the
paintings
."
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Gallery 209
21
#23 of 52 Museums in Savannah
"They have a wide variety of art:
paintings
, wonderful woven items ( I purchased two by Suzanne Work Hokanson), glass work, beautiful and creative jewelry, pottery, etc. there is something for everyone."
"There is also some 3D art, glass art, and
jewelry
and probably other things but I was amazed at all the great paintings and photography."
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Savannah Children's Museum, Exploration Station
114
#24 of 52 Museums in Savannah
"The children's
museum
was $7.50 for each guest over 18 months and for that you got to see a fair bit of the grounds with trains as well as entry to the gated outdoor children's section."
"We have thoroughly enjoyed the summer programs they do at children’s
museum
each day."
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Signature Gallery
12
#25 of 52 Museums in Savannah
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Savannah-Ogeechee Canal Museum and Nature Center
24
#26 of 52 Museums in Savannah
"Awesome little piece of
history
"
"Sweet piece of
history
preserved!"
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King Tisdell Cottage
16
#27 of 52 Museums in Savannah
"The guide was enthusiastic and very knowledgeable with so many stories that brought the
history
to life."
"Ms. Imani told us vividly and in detail the
history
of the house and its inhabitants."
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A. T. Hun Gallery
10
#28 of 52 Museums in Savannah
"I'm also a sucker for cats and "Pete the Cat"
paintings
and merchandise was in there and I snatched up some goodies right away! "The Dude" shirt is THE shirt to get to commemorate your visit to Savannah, the magne..."
"If you like different art and
paintings
you will love this place with their unique art."
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Savannah Classic Cars
7
#29 of 52 Museums in Savannah
"Pay $6.50 per adult at the VC or $8.00 at the
museum
."
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The Beach Institute
13
#30 of 52 Museums in Savannah
"Outstanding display of
African-American art
throughout the museum."
"Interesting exhibits, rich
history
, well preserved historical building."
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Which experiences are best for museums in Savannah?
These experiences are best for museums in Savannah:
Skip-The-Line: The American Prohibition Museum Admission Ticket
Owens Thomas House & Slave Quarters, Jepson Center, Telfair Academy Ticket Combo
Admission to the Andrew Low House Museum
Telfair Academy and Telfair Museums Admission Ticket
Skip the Line: General Admission Webb Military Museum Ticket
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What are the best places for museums in Savannah?
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Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters
American Prohibition Museum
Old Fort Jackson
Webb Military Museum
Pin Point Heritage Museum
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Which places provide the best museums in Savannah for kids and families?
These are the best places for kid-friendly museums in Savannah:
Webb Military Museum
SCADstory
Pin Point Heritage Museum
Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum Inc.
Old Fort Jackson
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Which places provide the best museums in Savannah for couples?
These are the best places for couples seeking museums in Savannah:
Webb Military Museum
Pin Point Heritage Museum
Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum Inc.
Old Fort Jackson
Davenport House Museum
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Which places provide the best museums in Savannah for groups?
These are the best places for groups seeking museums in Savannah:
Webb Military Museum
Pin Point Heritage Museum
Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum Inc.
Old Fort Jackson
American Prohibition Museum
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Which places provide the best museums in Savannah for travelers on a budget?
These are the best places for budget-friendly museums in Savannah:
Webb Military Museum
Pin Point Heritage Museum
Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum Inc.
Old Fort Jackson
American Prohibition Museum
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