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Telfair Museums Explore art, history, and architecture in the heart of Savannah, Georgia! The Jepson Center and the Telfair Academy are both on Telfair Square.
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Telfair Museums, the oldest public art museum in the South, has been an integral part of Savannah’s social landscape for over a century. Since opening its doors to the public in 1880s, the museum has grown from a renovated family mansion into a distinguished cultural institution boasting three architecturally-significant buildings; a permanent collection of approximately 4,000 works of art from America and Europe, dating primarily from the 18th-21st centuries; and a history of dynamic educational programming, community outreach, and exciting exhibitions. Located in Savannah’s vibrant historic district, the museum consists of the Telfair Academy and the Owens-Thomas House—two circa 1820 National Historic Landmark buildings—and the contemporary Jepson Center. The parking garage off Jefferson Street has ample parking if the square is full. The Owens-Thomas house is on Oglethorpe Square and usually has ample parking on the street. Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/telfairmuseums

Telfair Museums is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Michelangelo’s Women is now open at Telfair Museums ✨ Last night, we welcomed the exhibition with an evening that brough...
09/10/2026

Michelangelo’s Women is now open at Telfair Museums ✨

Last night, we welcomed the exhibition with an evening that brought together friends, art, and intrigue. The evening began with our Director’s Circle Toast & Preview before opening into a members’ reception at the Jepson Center, followed by a featured lecture from leading Renaissance scholar Dr. Gary Radke at Trinity United Methodist Church, our neighbors across the street.

Thank you to the partners who helped make the evening memorable: Traveling Mixtress for the bar, Hey Hunny for the charcuterie, Thrive Catering for passed hors d’oeuvres, Kaufman & Heinz for audiovisual support, and Maze Row W**e Merchant, Pieropan, and Argiano for their in-kind w**e donations.

Now, it’s your turn to experience Michelangelo’s Women: Images of Female Power and Divinity from the Casa Buonarroti.

See the exhibition at the Jepson Center through January 24, 2027.

07/10/2026

'Roots in the Rushes: African American Basketry of the Lowcountry' will be temporarily closed for reinstallation
Oct 13–16.

06/10/2026

Collectively on view for the first time in the United States, "Michelangelo’s Women: Images of Female Power and Divinity from the Casa Buonarroti" exhibition at the Jepson Center. Drawn from the historic collections of the artist’s own family, "Michelangelo’s Women" displays his drawings, poetry, and letters, to encourage visitors to think about the ways that Michelangelo looked at women and what women saw in his works. In addition to his works, reproductions of the Sistine Chapel ceiling and Last Judgment will allow visitors to have new, close studies of the women the artist included in his most famous works. Visit Telfair.org to purchase tickets! https://www.telfair.org/exhibitions/michelangelos-women-images-of-female-power-and-divinity-from-the-casa-buonarroti/

October brings two new exhibitions, family programs, and a new season of events to Telfair Museums 🍂On October 9, ‘Miche...
01/10/2026

October brings two new exhibitions, family programs, and a new season of events to Telfair Museums 🍂

On October 9, ‘Michelangelo’s Women: Images of Female Power and Divinity from Casa Buonarroti’ opens at the Jepson Center, bringing works from Michelangelo’s family home in Florence to Savannah.

Opening alongside it, ‘Remember the Ladies: Women Who Made Telfair’ highlights the women whose vision, leadership, and support helped shape Telfair Museums.

Later in the month, join us for Michelangelo Free Family Day on October 24, along with by Wag-O-Ween October 24–25. Weekly family programs always continue throughout the month 🎨

Swipe through for the October lineup ➡️

Say hello to Mary’s at Telfair Museums ✨ A new place to gather 🫖 Plus a little something extra for membersTelfair member...
21/09/2026

Say hello to Mary’s at Telfair Museums ✨ A new place to gather 🫖 Plus a little something extra for members

Telfair members receive 20% off at Mary’s September 22–27 🥐❕

Stop by for coffee and a pastry, stay for lunch, or settle in for a while in the sunny Atrium overlooking Telfair Square.

Tue–Sun | 9am–4pm
No museum admission necessary
Members always enjoy 10% off
Mary’s at Telfair Museums

Where have you been? Where are you now? Where might you be twenty years from now?Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Telfa...
17/09/2026

Where have you been? Where are you now? Where might you be twenty years from now?

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Telfair Museums’ Friends of African American Arts at the annual FAAA Members’ Exhibition, featuring 26 artists and a range of painting, sculpture, photography, and more. Visit the Jepson Center’s Community Gallery through November 23.

🗓️ Artist talks – September 24 | 6pm
🎙️ FREE & Open to the public

This past Saturday, Telfair Museums welcomed our community for ‘Good is Everywhere,’ VyStar Credit Union’s free admissio...
14/09/2026

This past Saturday, Telfair Museums welcomed our community for ‘Good is Everywhere,’ VyStar Credit Union’s free admission program. From exploring the galleries to spending time with friends in the studios, it was a great opportunity to experience our museums together.

Thank you to everyone who joined us! We’re grateful to VyStar Credit Union for making this free admission opportunity for its members possible, and to everyone who spent part of their Saturday with us.

Address

207 W York St
GA
31401

Opening Hours

Monday 12:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00
Thursday 10:00 - 17:00
Friday 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday 12:00 - 17:00

Telephone

(912)7908800

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