Best Museums in Savannah for Kids & Families
8 family-friendly museums with age ratings and parent tips.
Highest rated: National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Gray's Reef Ocean Discovery Center, American Prohibition Museum. 1 listing is free. 4 listings are indoor. Qualified listings include age fit, stroller notes, cost signals, and practical planning tips.
By Kit, KidPaths editor
Reviews family planning details across KidPaths city guides.
This Savannah page currently has 8 qualified listings in museums that passed KidPaths' listing and photo checks. Start your comparison with Wormsloe State Historic Site, American Prohibition Museum, Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters, then use the age, cost and visit-length notes to narrow the list.
1 option is free. 8 options work indoors or in mixed weather. 2 options have confirmed stroller access. 2 picks fit toddlers and 8 picks fit big kids.
Match the museum to attention span, not reputation alone. Toddlers need hands-on rooms and easy exits, while older kids usually want a challenge, demonstration or strong special exhibit.
Top Picks
National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force
4.8 starsA restored B-17 Flying Fortress gives children a full-size aircraft to study, while scavenger hunts and aviation STEM programs turn the history into a
Gray's Reef Ocean Discovery Center
4.7 starsGray's Reef is a federally protected marine sanctuary off the Georgia coast, and this NOAA Discovery Center brings it to life with exhibits about the
American Prohibition Museum
4.6 starsChildren can inspect restored vehicles, more than 200 artifacts, dioramas, murals, videos, and interactive details while costumed museum staff bring t
Andrew Low House Museum
4.6 starsOlder children can step inside an 1849 home, study unusual rooms and objects, hear the stories of the people who lived and worked there, and connect t
Mercer Williams House Museum
4.6 starsChildren can hunt for unusual architectural details, tall ceilings, stained glass, old tile, portraits, porcelain and objects collected from around th
MuseumsNational Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force
Ages: Ages 8 to 17; aviation-focused children ages 6 and 7 may also enjoy the aircraft
MuseumsFreeGray's Reef Ocean Discovery Center
Ages: Best for ages 5-adult
MuseumsAmerican Prohibition Museum
Ages: Best for ages 8 to 17; younger children may enjoy the vehicles and displays but the history is aimed at older readers.
MuseumsAndrew Low House Museum
Ages: Ages 8 to 16, especially children interested in history, historic homes, decorative objects, or Juliette Gordon Low and the Girl Scouts.
MuseumsMercer Williams House Museum
Ages: Best for ages 8 to 17; patient younger children may also enjoy the short guided format.
MuseumsWormsloe State Historic Site
Ages: Best for ages 5 to 14, especially children who enjoy short hikes, ruins, wildlife, and learning outdoors.
MuseumsTybee Island Marine Science Center
Ages: Best for ages 3 to 13
MuseumsOwens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters
Ages: Best for ages 9 to 17. The 45-60 minute format and direct discussion of slavery, oppression and unequal power require attention and caregiver preparation.
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