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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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
Jan 11, 2025
This tour and site definitely exceeded expectations, would recommend to anyone visiting Savannah. It was an incredibly sombre experience but at the same time, insightful and educational on the histo… Full review by tammyro_87
Jan 6, 2025
We decided to tour the Thomas-Owens home yesterday, January 5, 2025. We’ve been to Savannah many times, but have never toured this mansion. Our first impression of the place was bad, due to the staff… Full review by amwest3
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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I think it's only one visit per museum but they do give you a lapel pin to wear, maybe you can visit more then once in one day. Once at each place is enough. Have fun.
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.
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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you should be able to buy tickets at the door. Enjoy.
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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