Location: Savannah
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10 Museums in Savannah That You Shouldn't Miss
Charming Savannah is the picture of antebellum hospitality, thanks to period architecture and oak-lined streets. It’s tempting to spend your trip just relaxing on vast verandas and sipping mint juleps, but there are plenty of historical sites and museums to explore. Haunting (and possibly haunted) Bonaventure Cemetery is one of the hallmarks of the city, featuring beautiful obelisks, masses of flowers, and ivy-covered crypts. Dine on fresh seafood and creamy grits for a taste of Savannah home cooking.
Restaurants in Savannah
1. Tiffani Taylor Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
Set in the heart of the historic district, Tiffani Taylor's Gallery creates an inviting and vibrant atmosphere to showcase her equally as welcoming artwork. Her signature red poppies dance along the walls while flecks of gold leaf catch rays of sunlight that stray in through the tall arched windows. Inspired by the beauty of nature and her time in Paris and Italy, Taylor's paintings and pottery are reflective of emotions, moments, life, reverence, and the appreciation of the journey. Her goal for the Gallery is to create a sanctuary. A place where family, friends, and the community can go to escape everyday life, and where anyone and everyone can feel comfortable to discuss art, beauty, and nature, or just to reflect. So whether you're an experienced collector, or just enjoy gallery hopping, stop by the Tiffani Taylor Gallery and see what's captured the eyes of Oprah, Diane Von Furstenberg, SCAD President Paula Wallace, Mayor Jackson, Andre Leon Talley, and locals alike.
Reviewed By MagBlos - Knoxville, United States
Browsing around the gallery is therapeutic--so beautiful, spiritual influences in her art, gorgeous paintings and pottery. Wonderful manager who made my visit even more enjoyable. Must go and feel the peace of this lovely gallery/shop.
2. Pin Point Heritage Museum
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5.0 based on 519 reviews
Reviewed By RunnerGirl53 - Columbia, United States
What an amazing experience! 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. After the tour, and the documentary included with the tour, I recommend going back through the buildings to read the displays and savor the atmosphere at your leisure.Leave some time to explore the "Company Store" (gift shop).
3. Signature Gallery
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
Signature Gallery Savannah represents talented, diversified, and committed regional artists who offer works in Oil, Watercolor, Pastel and Acrylic painting, Etchings and Prints, Ceramics, Jewelry, Stained Glass, Woodturning, and Blown Glass. Conveniently located in the City Market area of the downtown Historic District.
4. Webb Military Museum
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5.0 based on 426 reviews
Reviewed By mommabear980004 - Plymouth, United States
Gary has painstakingly assembled this collection spanning everything from the Revolution to Desert Storm and has it all displayed along with pictures of the soldiers who wore the uniforms, relevant newspapers and old letters (some of my favorites). He's generous with his time and information as well; this is a must-see I would say!
5. A. T. Hun Gallery
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By AlanCottonTail - Augusta, United States
This art gallery is the bomb! What caught my eye were the paintings of scenes from the movie "The Big Lebrowski" and what kept me inside ooohhhing and awwwwhhhing for at least an hour were all the fantastic paintings, odds and ends, and fabulously unique and expertly crafted works of art! 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 magnets are also hilarious ;), and the fantasy paintings by Fian Arroyo are mesmerizing :o! Overall, a must-see and shopping location in Savannah, GA and definitely one of the highlights of my trip! Lastly, the young woman working in there was so kind, helpful, and knowledgeable and she gave me the perfect advice for my newly bought art prints which will help them look great framed! Thanks!
6. Savannah African Art Museum
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5.0 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By Bar2nE - Asheville, United States
To our great surprise and pleasure, the Savannah African Art Museum was the most memorable experience of our trip to Savannah. Indeed it has the most stunning collection of African Art that my wife and I have ever seen. Located in an old house, each room is full of remarkable art, almost overwhelming in its scope. Fortunately we had the museum curator and African Art scholar, Dr. Edwin Johnson, provide us a tour of the collection. Dr. Johnson was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing not only the significance of each piece, but providing its historical and cultural backdrop.He was exceptionally generous with his time and provided the best guided museum tour we have ever experienced. While the museum is free, please be sure to give a generous donation for this treasure of a museum.
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8. SCADstory
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5.0 based on 251 reviews
Haven't you ever dreamed an impossible dream? Step into SCADstory - an immersive 4D experience that tells a universal tale of the dreamer in us all. SCADstory carries guests on an unexpected journey through SCAD history, across four decades of beauty, design, and invention. With the magic of 25 SCAD disciplines - from animation to themed entertainment design - this is a journey like no other.
Reviewed By kashley111 - Dothan, United States
This was a great exhibit/ story about SCAD. We really enjoyed all the special effects, animation, storytelling, and interactive parts. The staff was great! Highly recommend!
9. Graveface Museum
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5.0 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By katertotcasserole
My husband and I visited the museum on our honeymoon, and it was honestly one of my favorite parts about visiting Savannah. I had been in the area before, but this was my first time here. If you’re a fan of creepy things this place is a must see. It’s a really unique experience with a really impressive collection of serial killer memorabilia and other oddities. The owners were really friendly and stopped to chat with us a few times throughout our visit. And they offer free pinball, which is really nice on a hot day.
10. Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 728 reviews
The museum is located in the historic William Scarbrough House in Historic District of Savannah. The collection includes model ships and maritime artifacts from the 18th and 19th centuries. The museum also features the largest private garden in the Historic District of Savannah. The gardens take up a whole city block and are free to the public + wifi. Admission to the museum is under $10 + free parking lot!
Reviewed By D836DOtimh
Well worth the time, in our opinion. Beautiful scrimshaw exhibit, along with other artifacts and navigation aids of which I hadn;t been aware.
