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SAVANNAH HISTORY MUSEUM
Did you like the movie Forrest Gump? Would you like to find out about "Buster the
coal saving dog"? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then the Savannah History
Museum is the place for you!
The Savannah History Museum showcases the city's history from its founding in 1733 to the present day,
and has everything from an interactive component about Native American cultures to a 1902
Crestmobile, a car that pre-dates the Ford Model A. Visitors can learn about the Revolutionary War
in Savannah or see Johnny Mercer's Oscar and Grammy awards. While the kids learn through hands-on
play in our children's hat exhibit, the adults can test their wits in a fast-paced trivia quiz.
Complete your visit by relaxing in our Sketch Studio and "drawing" inspiration from the Pulaski
Monument.
PHOTOS
HISTORY
The Savannah History Museum is housed in the old Central of Georgia Railway passenger shed, a
National Historic Landmark begun in the 1850s and completed in the 1870s. The railway used the
building until 1972. In 1984, a historical attraction called The Great Savannah Exposition opened
in the building. The Coastal Heritage Society took over operation of the successor to the
Exposition, the Savannah History Museum, in 1990. The museum is now home to more than 10,000
artifacts - one of the largest collections of artifacts in the entire coastal community.
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SITE HOURS
Savannah History Museum
(located inside Visitor's Center)
303 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd
Savannah, GA 31401
912.651.6825
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00 pm
Saturday - Sunday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day
GENERAL ADMISSION
$5.00 - Adults
Free - Children under 6 with guardian
For more information on the location, scheduling group visits, and planning an event at this site,
please visit Plan Your Visit or Event Planning.
To find out when there is an event occurring at this site, please visit Upcoming Events or the Calendar.
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