Add These Museums to Your Savannah Bucket List

Visiting the Davenport House is essential in experiencing the history of Savannah and its historic preservation renaissance. This 1820 Federal-style dwelling was built by Isaiah Davenport and his crew for his growing household. The Davenport House is one of the oldest brick structures in the city, and its furnishings and artifacts display a glimpse of home life in the 1800s.

The Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum is dedicated to preserving the history of the civil rights movement in the city and offers programs such as lectures, workshops and special events. It is housed in the historic First African Baptist Church and contains a collection of artifacts, photographs, documents, and multimedia presentations that tell the story of Savannah's African American community. The museum also serves as a center for research, activism and education. 

This outdoor museum features over a dozen exhibits designed to expand the imaginations of children including an exploration maze, a reading nook and a sensory garden. Check out the video above to see how you and your kids can experience the Savannah Children's Museum.

The Jepson Center for the Arts opened to the public in 2006, and features over 7,500 square feet of gallery space for major traveling exhibitions of contemporary art and installations of works from the permanent collection. The immersive addition of the Telfair Children's Art Museum will be a welcome reprive for your little ones as they discover their inner Picasso's. The museum's modern architecture was built with ADA standards in mind, allowing everyone access to cool off before the next stop.

Experience the Gullah/Geechee culture first hand. Explore the refurbished museum complex and experience multimedia presentations, exciting exhibits and unparalleled views of the marsh. Learn more about Pin Point Heritage Museum first-hand from the museum's historical interpreter and Pin Point native, Gail Smith, in our in-depth podcast interview or this quick video about how this culture is an important pillar of Savannah's African American history.