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Top 5 Museums in Yamacraw Village, Georgia (GA)
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.
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1. 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.
2. SCAD Museum of Art
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 331 reviews
The SCAD Museum of Art is a premier contemporary art museum that features emerging and established international artists through commissioned works and rotating exhibitions; engages local communities with special initiatives of an international scope; and serves as a resource for SCAD students and alumni during their academic careers and beyond. Please Note: In an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19, the SCAD Museum of Art conducts a Temperature Check upon entrance and requires Face Coverings to be worn at all times.
Reviewed By Decor71 - Franklin Square, United States
We happened to there when they were having an "Open House" for prospective students. We were welcomed in.
3. Georgia State Railroad Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 761 reviews
Housed in the former Central of Georgia Railway Roundhouse and Repair Shops Complex at Savannah, the Georgia State Railroad Museum exhibits a collection of historic, restored rolling stock and interprets the history of railroading in the state of Georgia, offering guided tours, student programming, private tour & event bookings, and more!
Reviewed By Geocacher48 - Marietta, United States
We visited here on a Saturday afternoon. We enjoyed the variety of old steam and diesel locomotives as well as their rolling stock. We had an opportunity to operate a handcar. Our instructor was incredible, making us work up a sweat. The staff here at the museum was very pleasant.
4. Savannah History Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 586 reviews
In the former Central of Georgia Railway passenger station & adjacent to the Savannah Visitor Center, the museum offers a brief introduction to the story of Savannah through exhibits and a short film on the history of the city.
Reviewed By HowardW42 - Playa del Carmen, Mexico
For only $9 per person, we found this lovely little history museum. There was a terrific presentation on the history of the Girl Scouts (founded in Savannah) as well as an assortment of interesting local stories and memorabilia. Not to be missed was the bench from the film Forest Gump, that was filmed in one of the lovely city green spaces.
5. Savannah Children's Museum, Exploration Station
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 115 reviews
Savannah Children's Museum's first phase, Exploration Station, is a unique outdoor museum featuring over a dozen exhibits designed to expand the imaginations of children, including an exploration maze, a reading nook, a whimsical wardrobe, and a sensory garden. Trained educators on site also deliver hands on programming for all ages! Located in the Old Central of Georgia Railway Carpentry Shop, Savannah Children's Museum is a part of Tricentennial Park, Coastal Heritage Society's family friendly downtown museum complex with three sites covering three centuries of history. Savannah Children's Museum is managed by Coastal Heritage Society, a 501 (c)3 nonprofit corporation founded in 1975. The mission of the organization is to provide educational experiences for the public through the preservation and presentation of the historic resources of coastal Georgia and adjacent regions.
Reviewed By Shelliu - Hilton Head, United States
Absolutely beautiful...built within historic walls is an outdoor oasis for kids. They had arts & crafts, a bubble table, building blocks, a maze, slides, musical instruments, an herb garden, sitting area and misters to keep cool. Such a wonderful design and our 3 year old daughter had a blast.
