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The 10 Best Specialty Museums in Savannah, 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. Grand Bohemian Art Gallery
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
2. 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.
3. Savannah Classic Cars
4. 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!
5. 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.
6. Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum
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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.
7. Massie Heritage Center
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4.5 based on 272 reviews
The Massie Heritage Center should be your first stop in Georgia's first city! Massie provides the best orientation for your visit with a 3D model of Savannah's entire Historic District, including three laser-lit narratives of the city's history projected onto the model. Massie's six exhibit rooms inside the historic 1856 Greek Revival school house offers visitors the unique opportunity to learn about Savannah's many architectural styles, the earliest inhabitants of the Georgia coast, the historic preservation movement in the city, and what school was like in the 1800s inside our authentic heritage classroom. We are located on beautiful Calhoun Square, Savannah's only architecturally original square, at the corner of Abercorn and Gordon streets. We look forward to seeing you!
Reviewed By travellerfromatown - Allentown, United States
I enjoyed our short visit, primarily because the docent ( even during COVID) took the time to explain how Savannah was laid out, enhancing the museum’s model and audio explanation. We also loved the classroom and information about schooling in the past. The architecture exhibition was basic, but informative for those who might be wandering Savannah and looking at all the styles of buildings.
8. Harper Fowlkes House
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4.5 based on 142 reviews
Reviewed By sid11258 - Cincinnati, United States
We really enjoyed this tour! We not only learned about the history and architecture of the house but of Savannah and the woman who saved this beautiful house! We highly recommend the tour.
9. Georgia State Railroad Museum
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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.
10. Girl Scout First Headquarters
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4.5 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By TheBackyardTourist - Door County, United States
It was so fun to see where Girl Scouts started. We enjoyed seeing Juliette Gordon Low's birthplace, the Andrew Low house and the headquarters.
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