Experts' Choice Award Savannah History Museum
What the experts agree on
Housed in a beautifully restored 1800s railroad station, this museum traces Savannah's founding in 1733 through 10,000 artifacts and engaging displays covering early settlers, Native Americans, and the city's colorful colonial past.
“Showcases the the city's history from its founding in 1733 when English army officer and philanthropist James Oglethorpe and group of more than 100 settlers landed at Yamacraw Bluff.”
– Michelin Guide
Lonely Planet "The film and displays here give you a solid feel for the city's past." Full review
Fodor's "Inside you'll find much about the lives of early Native American settlers." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Neighboring the Georgia State Railroad Museum and the Visitor’s Center, the History Museum houses around 10,000 artifacts dating back to the city’s founding in 1733." Full review
Where "Delve into Savannah’s colorful past at the Savannah History Museum, located in the old passenger station of the Central of Georgia Railroad that also houses the Savannah Visitors Center." Full review
Frommer's "This enlightening museum is located within the historic Central of Georgia Railway train shed." Full review
Lonely Planet "Visitors often go looking for the Forrest Gump bench in Chippewa Square, where the famous storytelling scenes were filmed, but you'll actually find it in the Savannah History Museum"
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