Telfair Museums' Owens-Thomas House was designed by architect William Jay and completed in 1819. Visitors to the Owens-Thomas House and Slave Quarters are guided through one of the finest …
Telfair Museums' Owens-Thomas House was designed by architect William Jay and completed in 1819. Visitors to the Owens-Thomas House and Slave Quarters are guided through one of the finest examples of Regency architecture in America as well as the original slave quarters designed to house the enslaved men, women, and children who maintained it. The tour includes an exploration of the lives and complicated relationships of the most and least powerful people in 19th century Savannah—such as the wealthy Owens family who owned the property for 121 years and the many enslaved people who labored to support and maintain the household.
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Feb 25, 2025
Built in 1819, this mansion exemplifies the neoclassical styles popular in England during the Regency period. The Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters allows visitors to explore the complicated relati…Full review by ktothej1981
Feb 15, 2025
Insightful history of this slave owner home. Over 40 enslaved people worked in the home as domestic workers. The guide was very informed and told story from both sides.Full review by mariaaQ8842PH
Jan 12, 2025
This house is well worth a visit. It's an architectural gem and full of amazing innovations on top of its historical significance. The renovation and conservation is very well done and interesting.…Full review by mommusega
If tickets are valid for one week from purchase date, does that allow you to visit each museum on different days of that week? Can you visit a museum more then once in the same day?
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Yes. Be sure to go very early to the Owens-Thomas House. They only can take so many people on each tour. They can fill up quickly. The docent told us to show up early and we …
Yes. Be sure to go very early to the Owens-Thomas House. They only can take so many people on each tour. They can fill up quickly. The docent told us to show up early and we were very glad we did.
We will be in Savannah next October 19-21. Can we purchase tour tickets on-site, or, is their a location to purchase tickets other than online for Seniors? Thank you.
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I bought my tickets at the house - 3 museum package
How can you buy 1 house tour? It says you have to buy tickets at their website, but buying one house not an option. We are a family of 5, --$100 is a bit steep for us.Thanks in advance!
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If you buy at the house there are options. The expensive tickets actually gets you into the house and 2 museums Jenson and the original museum which runs the house. I think it's good for …
If you buy at the house there are options. The expensive tickets actually gets you into the house and 2 museums Jenson and the original museum which runs the house. I think it's good for a week or 10 days too so you don't have to do it all in one day.
I see that you can only buy a ticket that includes all 3 places. I am only in Savannah for the weekend. How long does it take to do all 3? My flight on sunday leaves at 5:51. If I dedicated my Sunday to this, starting when they open at 12, would I be able to make my flight without rushing? (It says our hotel is 22 minutes from the airport)
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We went to all 3. The Owens-Thomas House was our favorite. We spent the most time there. The Owens-Thomas House has guided tours at set times. The other 2 are self-guided. The …
We went to all 3. The Owens-Thomas House was our favorite. We spent the most time there. The Owens-Thomas House has guided tours at set times. The other 2 are self-guided. The Telfair Academy has 19th and 20th century art. There are also silver and china pieces. There is a lot of reading about the items. We didn't go through the whole Jepson Center. What we did see was modern art. The only reason we went was to see the "Bird Girl" statue. All 3 places are within walking distance of each other. You could probably see all 3 in on day, if you don't spend much time at the other 2.
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