Whoa, I was not prepared for how amazing this place was!…read more When we first arrived I thought it would be just kind of a silly tourist trap thing, but boy was I wrong! It is a very large collection of everything spooky, odd and strange! There are entire rooms focused on serial killers, such as Gacy, HH Holmes and Richard Ramirez. We were in there for a very long time and learned so much from the women running the tour. There was even a guy in our group who had been childhood friends with one of Gacy's victims, which was incredibly surreal and really hit home how real all of this was, and not just entertainment. They also have, or are going to have, another location in Chicago which is very exciting and I would definitely seek that out next time I am there. All in all a 10/10 experience.

This museum was MUCH bigger than I anticipated. We spent about an hour and a half and easily could…read morehave spent another or so in there learning and listening to the gals educate the group. There was so much to read, so much to see, and so much to experience. This is a very dark museum so if you have a weak stomach, are faint of heart if easily disturbed I would not recommend. Even still you are heavily warned about what is in each room should you not want to see or experience something by the staff. They were so helpful!! Their regular price is $25 OR $50 for a two day pass, tshirt, tote (or a pin), and sticker. Absolutely great deal if you're wanting some merch. Very spooky, eerie, and overall an interesting time!

Interactive play. Go…read moreonline and make reservations if your children want to experience the museum. They fill up fast. You have morning and afternoon sessions available. There are both indoor and outdoor activities. You would have to see if it is a place your kids would want to play and learn.

This is the second time my daughter and I took my granddaughter to the Sandbox Children's Museum…read more The first time we went, there were no issues at all. The little one had a great time and we felt very welcomed by the staff. However, this time we felt the experience was not as good and the main reason was because of the attitude & actions of some employees. First off, while we were checking in, the staff was not as friendly and helpful as they were on our previous visit. They had a bit of an attitude because we didn't make reservations before coming. We have a toddler- it's not always easy to preplan your whole day when you have a toddler. Reservations were not full so we were able to go right in. Later on, my granddaughter, who will be three in a month, wanted to play in the area marked for children two & under. At the time, there were no other children playing in that area, so we let her play. An employee walked by and asked how old she was. We told her and she rudely said that she had aged out and that she needed to leave that area. So we left the museum. We could understand if there were children younger than her playing there at the time, but there was no one else in there at all! And my granddaughter is a toddler, not a 6 or 8 year old child, for goodness sakes! It was silly. Use common sense and reasonable discretion when deciding when to enforce certain policies! But truly, the rude & condescending attitude of the employee is what made it so irritating. My daughter did reach out to the Executive Director to discuss the situation and received an apology, so we will give them another chance next time my daughter & granddaughter come to visit. The place is pretty small overall and I would not recommend for older kids as all of the exhibits/play spaces are limited and really geared for younger kids. I personally think $12 per person for admission is a bit much for what the place actually has to offer, but as long as my granddaughter is entertained, we are willing to pay it. She wil likely "age out of it" in a few years unless they add some new & more advanced exhibits/play areas.

Highly recommended…read more If you live along the 113-mile Atlantic Coast of Georgia and, by extension, related areas into the low country of South Carolina to the north, you can't help but absorb a healthy dose of colonial-era culture and history. The evidence abounds everywhere in the region. You can see the history and culture of this area with a look at names on the road signs, cemeteries, old buildings, shopping plazas, parks, and land title documents. You'll note the name Oglethorpe, courtesy of James Oglethorpe, the founder of the British Colony of Georgia in 1735, who created the plat and layout of Savannah while issuing colorful edicts like banning lawyers, alcohol, and slavery from the Colony. You can feel the history and culture of this area via the magnificent live Oak trees and the barrier islands, out of whose bark and sandy grains oozes tales of local shipbuilding, wars, famine, and lives of love and loss over the centuries. On the coast, you can embrace wisps in the winds and the grit of the soil in places like Blackbeards Island, a refuge for and reminder of the presence of Sir Edmund Teach (Blackbeard) during an era when piracy on the high seas was at an all-time high. In part, battles between the European Colonial powers waged with Colonial America caught in their crosshairs during the pirates' reign. If you're a visitor to the area or just passing through, you can get a quick snapshot of area history in a 1.5-hour briefing and tour at the Midway Museum. It's a place chock full of memorabilia --impressive for a small-town. Here are a few snippets from our tour: James Oglethorpe detested slavery and banned the practice in the Colony of Georgia. But King George of England reminded Oglethorpe of his promise to make the Colony of Georgia profitable. In 1750, the King revoked Oglethorpe's ban on slavery. Between 1750-1756, 71 families, two single men, and 1,500 slaves were the subjects of a directed move from Dorchester, South Carolina, to present-day Liberty County, Georgia, to found a new village: Dorchester. The new residents of Dorchester wanted a church Midway between Savannah and the port of Darien (the latter is at exit 49 off I-95 today). Thus, the Midway Congregational Church was built and stands today next door to the present-day museum. The original church was burned down in 1779 during the American Revolution and rebuilt in 1791. The name "Midway" stems from the action to found the local church. The settlers at Dorchester became rich quickly. By 1758, wealthy colonist Mark Carr decided the area needed a seaport independent of Savannah or Darien. A land grant by King George to Carr led to creating the port at Sunbury, the deepest natural port on the East Coast of the United States, second only to the Chesapeake Bay. Today, it is a recreational seaport and home to the 5-star Sunbury Crab Company. In Liberty County at Hinesville, you'll discover the Convention and Visitors Bureau, now found in the old Bacon-Frazier home built in 1839. Descendants of the Frazier family still live in the county. Their ancestors go back to the revolutionary era when members of the colonial resistance hid courthouse records in local swamps to prevent their seizure by the British. There's too much to report about this place. It's a must-visit spot for history buffs. Go and enjoy. If you're lucky, as we were, you'll get an extended tour if you're a travel journalist if your host has the time to do so. Directions to the museum: Take exit 76 off I-95 due west for about 6 miles to Route 84 and 17. Turn right, go about 1/4 of a mile, and you see the museum on your right directly across the street from a NAPA Auto Parts Store and adjacent to the Midway Congregational Church, itself a relic of revolutionary days.

Great place to learn about colonial Georgia history. So much early history in this area and this is…read morethe place to go to learn about it and see great artifacts. Staff is very knowledgeable and engaging. Great library/book store available to borrow or purchase. This is a definite must for anyone that likes history!

Grandkids age 9 (girl) and 11 (boy) really liked the tour. They especially loved making their own…read morekazoos! We found the whole experience to be enjoyable and worth the low price.

Hard to believe it took me this long to finally visit, but I'm glad I did. I arrived with more than…read morean hour to spare before the next guided tour, so I wandered through the museum on my own, picked up a fridge magnet and a kazoo, and continued on my way. I also picked up a few fun facts along the way. First off, the movie was a delight - dancing and singing kazoos narrating the history of this humble little instrument. Kazoobie Kazoos has been cranking out high-quality plastic kazoos in the U.S. since 1999, with nearly a million shipped each year to destinations around the globe. The museum's exhibits walk you through the kazoo's evolution, from early wooden and metal models to the brightly colored plastic versions we know today. One of the standout displays is a giant American flag made entirely of red, white, and blue kazoos - a cheerful tribute to the kazoo's uniquely American roots. Admission is free, the fresh kazoos from the baskets are inexpensive, and the history is genuinely entertaining. Definitely worth the stop! [Review 1304 of 2025 - 1314 in South Carolina - 24856 overall]

Lots of History here on St Simon's Island. in regards to WWII. Aerial training, early Radar…read moreSchool, 85 Liberty ships build here

I recall the first time that went here was in 2019. My first visit was awesome and interesting…read more There's plenty of parking here and this museum is close to a beach as well. This museum is full of WWII history and items as well. Another awesome thing about this facility is that is in front of a lighthouse, and I do believe that there are a total of 130 steps to get to the top. If you love learning about military history like I do, then I highly recommend this place. Also, if you have the strength and stamina to climb those lighthouse stairs, then I highly recommend taking a tour of the lighthouse as well. I plan on visiting again sometime this year.

Want to understand the marine ecology here on Tybee Island? This is your stop, informative exhibits…read moreand native animals that encapsulate the island.

This place is good for kids more so than adults. Although they do offer a senior/military discount,…read morethe entry fee was $12 per person. That's not bad considering the monies go towards the upkeep and some charitable endeavors, The turtles are cute to see in all sizes.... There's a room with various fossils. And there wasn't much in the touch tank -- a few different types of tiny hermit crabs. Other than that, there's a reproduction of a right whale they've adopted with some history about them. Downstairs they have a play area and an area for kids' activities, and one big turtle, by itself in a tank -- if you have the patience to watch it move from one of its corners. Accessibility-wise there are some challenges. A long wooden ramp entrance that is not covered and very hot. An elevator to get downstairs, but the doors to the car park exit were closed. And a loft area with something (not sure what) only accessible by stars, too. The kids there at the time we were there were mainly enjoying the playground.

I visited the SCAD Museum of Art to see the André Leon Talley exhibit, and it did not disappoint…read more The $10 general admission is a steal, especially with discounts available for military, students, and locals. Although I initially came for the ALT exhibit, I found all of the exhibits intriguing and nicely curated. There's something for everyone at the museum. Families will appreciate the scavenger hunt for kids, interactive art pieces for those who like to participate, and impressive visual simulations. One of my favorite parts of the visit was chatting with the docents, who are current SCAD students. It was great hearing about their majors, perspectives, and creative work. I really enjoyed my experience and look forward to visiting again.

The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) owns many buildings and facilities throughout…read moreSavannah, including an art museum. Honestly, I visited since I had some time to kill and they participate in the Bank of America Museums of Us program, which provides complimentary admission to cardholders the first full weekend of every month. While I do like art museums, modern art is generally not my cup of tea despite my many attempts to keep an open mind about it over the years. For a college/learning institution-based museum, it's pretty middle of the rung in its offerings. You can easily cover all the galleries within 10 minutes to an hour depending on your level of interest. They have a section of bells, which I found very unique. All of the staff I encountered throughout the museum were friendly, and the ones in the bell section were happy to ring bells upon request so guests can hear the resonance. While I wasn't overly impressed with the modern art on display, I did enjoy my short visit, and would recommend the SCAD Museum as a rainy day activity in Savannah to those who appreciate smaller museums focusing on modern art.

Walked in this afternoon and the gentleman and the front desk gave me the run down. They were super…read moreinformative and welcoming. I've been to a couple army museums but this one is definitely top two (I'm a big fan of the museum at Knox lol) would definitely recommend!

From the owner: Historical artifacts, dioramas, and information regarding the 3D Infantry Division.read more

We came to see the lighthouse. I did not climb to the top. I am unable to climb that high any…read morelonger. I wish I could. There were many busses there and individual family's there. This lighthouse is located in a quaint and cute neighborhood. We did not stay long, as we're on our way to where I wanted to go:Sugar Shack. Then we're were going g to head home:Jacksonville, Florida. Recommend? Only younger people who can climb many steps.

We took a day trip from Savannah Georgia, where we were staying over to Tybee Island, which is a…read morequick jaunt and it was worth the day trip. We headed over to the lighthouse and got the tickets. They have senior discounts, military discounts, and various deals, but the price is very reasonable and it includes your trip up the lighthouse and you also have the museum across the street that has so much detail you can spend hours there. The view from the top of the lighthouse gives you such an amazing perspective of Tybee Island and the beach is enormous and you can see quite a bit of it from the top of the lighthouse. Make sure you're in good physical condition to walk up 196 stairs, which is like six levels up. They limit the number of people that can go up the lighthouse all at one time so it doesn't get congested up at the top. They keep just a handful of people going at one time.

A Must Do! This Remarkable Tour is told by Savannah's 2025 "Remarkable Woman of the Year" Patt Gunn…read more(Sistah Patt), CEO of the Underground Tours of Savannah! At the last minute, we scheduled Sistah Patt's Tour, and honestly this is by far the BEST ONE, and we did several here and in Charleston, while visiting from California. Sistah Patt is incredible and inspirational, fact-telling, and is currently in projects in Savannah, bringing proper recognition and truth-telling. I wish I had done a little research on her, as I did after leaving her tour...oh my, I probably would have asked so many more questions, I had no idea of the advocate she is. Let me leave you with this: Who in Savannah can change a Squares name, from Confederate Vice President (Calhoun), to Taylor Square, to honor Susie King Taylor, born into slavery, who became the 1st Black nurse to serve in the Civil War and later open a school for African Americans in Savannah? YES, Patt Gunn Can, and it happened only 2 years ago! This is the Tour you will want to do. This is the "Remarkable Woman" you will want to share/ask/listen to.

Sistah Patt Gunn is an expert truth teller and scholar. She shares a detailed historical, cultural…read moreand economic depiction of the history of slavery in and around Savannah. You cannot begin to understand the history of Savannah, Georgia, the South or our country without this foundational understanding. This experience will stick with me for years to come.