Tickets now on sale for Coastal Heritage Society signature fall event: Frogwarts 2025

Registration is LIVE!

Georgia State Railroad Museum and Savannah Children’s Museum will transform into a magical Harry Potter-themed experience during “Frogwarts” on Sunday, October 19th, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tickets for this event are now available for purchase in advance here: bit.ly/Frogwarts2025.

Cost: $15 for Coastal Heritage Society members; $17 for non-members. Become a Coastal Heritage Society member here: https://chsgeorgia.org/membership/

Families are immersed in STEAM activities, such as chemistry, engineering, biology, and art, all disguised as magical classes inspired by the beloved book series.

Highlights include: train rides; wand-making; potions; quill writing; reptiles; owls; quidditch; STEAM activities; and more.

Lowcountry Turners will be making custom lathe-turned wands that will be available for purchase while supplies last.

Other activities will be led by CHS community partners including Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry, Callaway Critters, Georgia Southern Center for Wildlife Education, Memorial Health Dwaine & Cynthia Willett Children’s Hospital, Coastal Rail Buffs, Garrison Voices, Snapology, Savannah Tree Foundation, and Starbase Savannah.

Top Dog, Popcorn Geeks, Pie Society food trucks plus Savannah Square Pops will be on site with food available for purchase.

This event is sponsored by Colonial Group, Inc., the Lesher Family Foundation, Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry.

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Youth Programs @ SCAD Museum of Art, Savannah

SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah youth and family programs this Fall 2025 include:

Artful Afternoon (Wednesday from 1-4pm) – Sept. 10 and Oct. 8

Calling all homeschooling families! Amplify your student’s artist journey with an enriching workshop at the SCAD Museum of Art. In this immersive experience, education and creativity collide to offer a field study for homeschooled students.

This event presents a unique opportunity for your students to acclimate into the art world as observers and creators. While they feed their creative minds among the exhibitions, they’ll meet other students and foster lasting community connections.

All ages are welcome. Students under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. This event is free and open to the public.

To RSVP or for more information, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.

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Drawing Club (Wednesdays 4pm) – Sept. 10, Sept. 17, Sept. 24, Oct. 1, Oct. 8, Oct. 15, Oct. 22, Oct. 29

Let your imagination run wild at this weekly drawing workshop for aspiring creatives focusing on the basic principles of art and design. Seek inspiration in the galleries, meet new friends, and begin preparing a portfolio of your work as museum educators offer tutorials to perfect your drawing skills.

This workshop for middle school and high school students is free and open to the public.

To RSVP or for more information, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.

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Mini Masters (Monday 11am-12pm) – Sept. 15 and Oct. 20

Calling all little creatives! Embark on a journey of artistic expression, discovery, and exploration with SCAD MOA educators. Join us every third Monday for imaginative activities designed especially for children and inspired by our latest exhibitions. While enjoying art projects, gallery visits, and snack time, your budding geniuses (and you) can form new friendships.

Mini Masters Monday is programmed for children ages 1–4. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Admission is $5 per child. Mini Masters memberships are also available to families at $25 for 12 months (a savings of $45) and include complimentary admission to Mini Masters Mondays in addition to individual museum membership benefits.

To RSVP or for more information, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.

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You’re invited to Constitution Day at the Georgia Historical Society on September 17

Visit the Georgia Historical Society (GHS) Research Center at 501 Whitaker St. across from Forsyth Park on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, 9am-5pm to view unique objects and documents highlighting Georgia’s role in the development and evolution of our national story.

A variety of unique artifacts will be on display relating to Colonial Georgia, the U.S. Constitution, and American history during the event.

Visitors will be able to view Abraham Baldwin’s original draft copy of the U.S. Constitution, one of only a fourteen still in existence.

The draft includes the handwritten margin notes of Baldwin, one of Georgia’s signers of the Constitution of 1787. This treasure of the GHS collection, along with a recently conserved Revolutionary War-era drum and other unique objects and documents highlighting Georgia’s role in the development and evolution of our national story will be on display.

The event is free and consists of a self-paced tour with guidance for classes provided by GHS staff. The tour will take approximately 30 minutes to complete.

Learn more here.

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Coastal Heritage Society Teen Board Youth Volunteer Program, Savannah

There’s new Savannah volunteer and enrichment opportunity for local students. 

Coastal Heritage Society (CHS) is launching its first-ever Volunteer Teen Board and is seeking students for the inaugural 2025-2026 Coastal Heritage Society Teen Board Youth Volunteer Program.

This is a great new, local opportunity for students to fulfill high school community service volunteer requirements, build their resumes, and gain valuable leadership experience @ the six CHS Savannah museums and historic sites: Savannah Children’s Museum, Georgia State Railroad Museum, Old Fort Jackson, Pin Point Heritage Museum, Savannah History Museum, Harper Fowlkes House.

Find more information & the application here.

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Little Learners with Savannah Ogeechee Canal Museum @ Savannah Children’s Museum, Sept. 26

Come to Savannah Children’s Museum for the second program in this school year’s Little Learners series: a special visit with our friends from Savannah-Ogeechee Canal Museum and Nature Center, Friday, September 26th, 10am-Noon at Savannah Children’s Museum.

Little ones and their caregivers will do a special Savannah Ogeechee Canal Museum and Nature Center nature activity.

Visitors will also participate in open exploration of our museum and our weekly Farm Friday program featuring a special farm-to-table snack.

Included with the cost of admission. Free for Coastal Heritage Society members.

Become a Coastal Heritage Society member here. (Six sites, one price for $125/year)

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Little Learners @ Savannah Children’s Museum with Skidaway Island State Park

Come to Savannah Children’s Museum for another program in this school year’s Little Learners series: a special visit with our friends from Skidaway Island State Park, Wednesday, October 22nd 10am-Noon at Savannah Children’s Museum.

Little ones and their caregivers will do a special Skidaway Island State Park nature activity.(Psst: a little bird told us it MAY be their popular Snakes of Skidaway program!)

Included with the cost of admission. Free for Coastal Heritage Society members.

Become a Coastal Heritage Society member here. (Six sites, one price for $125/year)

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Feel-Good Fridays Guided Walk + SCADstory + SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah

You’re invited to a brand new series that starts Friday, Aug. 15 at SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah and includes a guided walk throughout Savannah Historic District .

FEEL-GOOD FRIDAYS unites thought-provoking SCAD Museum of Art exhibitions with the immersive SCADstory experience, bridged by a guided walk through the downtown historic district of Savannah.

This creative collective combines art, whimsy, and wellness! Take in the sights as you reflect on past, present, and future while enjoying time with locals and visitors alike.

Enhanced by community spaces that are intentionally designed and dedicated to creating life-changing experiences, this enriching new offering allows you time to focus inward and move forward, fueled by the intrinsic desire to create, share, and inspire.

Forge new friendships, discuss compelling ideas, and boost your state of being.

Plan to meet at 3 pm at the SCAD Museum of Art on Friday, August 15th.

Cost: $5 per person (half off SCAD MOA’s usual museum attendance) and includes the wellness walk and SCADstory. 

Please send an email to Sam Qavah John at vjohn@scad.edu to sign up for the first FEEL-GOOD FRIDAY.

Learn more here.

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Public Health 4 Kidz Production SCIENCE CENTER now open in Savannah

Now open in Savannah: Public Health 4 Kidz Production Science Center @ 2204 Skidaway Rd., Savannah.

Come check out our city’s newest science center hotspot for kids! Featuring:

Open Lab on the First Saturday; Homeschool Fridays (new topics every month); mobile lab for groups, camps, team building and school field trips.

Public Health 4 Kidz Production LLC promotes careers in public health and provides opportunities for kids to learn and engage in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Environmental Health, Health Education, and Health Administration.

Learn more here.

Questions? Call (844) 744-5439

Email info@publichealth4kidzproduction.com

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Open Labor Day Weekend 2025: Savannah Children’s Museum & Georgia State Railroad Museum

Visit Savannah Children’s Museum and Georgia State Railroad Museum during Labor Day Weekend 2025.

Savannah Children’s Museum will be open Saturday, Sunday, and Monday 9AM-2PM for Labor Day Weekend 2025, weather permitting.

Savannah Children’s Museum will be closed on Tuesday, September 2 to begin school hours: 9AM-3PM Wednesdays- Sundays. (Closed Mondays and Tuesdays for field trips).

Georgia State Railroad Museum will be open daily 9am-4pm for Labor Day Weekend and offering train rides throughout the weekend including on Labor Day, Monday, September 1. (weather permitting)

Train rides are at 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm. Schedule and locomotives subject to change, please call ahead. (912) 651-6823

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Savannah Train Rides in August 2025

Take your kids on a train ride in August @ Georgia State Railroad Museum, Savannah.

Georgia State Railroad Museum in Savannah will offer short train rides Fridays-Sundays in August 2025 plus train rides on Labor Day Monday, Sept. 1

Details here.

Train rides are at 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, & 3pm.

Schedule is subject to change. Please call ahead: 912.651.6823.

Learn more here.

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Coastal Heritage Society Field Trip Giveaway to Savannah History Museum

EXCITING news for educators!

In honor of America 250, Coastal Heritage Society in Savannah is giving away 25 FREE field trips to local schools and co-ops!

Teachers from surrounding counties are invited to enter our raffle for a chance to explore the American Revolution at Savannah History Museum with their students.

Don’t miss the chance to make history come alive! Enter today here.

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Splash on the High Seas Family Day
Sunday July 20, 2025 1-4pm
Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum, Savannah

Free Family Event: Splash on the High Seas at Ships of the Sea!
Make a splash this summer at Splash on the High Seas—a free family day of water fun, hands-on activities, and important safety education at Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum!

In partnership with Safe Kids Savannah, this event features splashy outdoor games, grab bags for kids, and safety stations focused on lifejacket use and boat safety. Don’t miss the regatta race with water blasters, the water bucket relay, and more fun throughout the museum’s beautiful gardens.

Cool off with sweet treats from King of Pops (available for purchase), and enjoy a day of play, learning, and community.

Admission to both the event and the museum is free, including the current exhibition: Sea of Ink: Savannah Maritime Tattoos—a fascinating look at the art, history, and culture of local maritime tattooing.

Come dressed to get wet and bring a towel!
Great for all ages
Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum, Savannah
Details + RSVP: shipsofthesea.org/splash-high-seas

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Public Health 4 Kidz Production SCIENCE CENTER opening in Savannah

Look what is opening this August in Savannah: Public Health 4 Kidz Production Science Center @ 2204 Skidaway Rd., Savannah.

2 Grand Opening Events in 2 Days. 3 Sessions each Day!  

August 1st Homeschoolers. August 2nd Open to Everyone!

Public Health 4 Kidz Production LLC promotes careers in public health and provides opportunities for kids to learn and engage in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Environmental Health, Health Education, and Health Administration.

Learn more here.

Questions? Call (844) 744-5439

Email info@publichealth4kidzproduction.com

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Train Rides @ Georgia State Railroad Museum, Savannah

Happy July!
Train rides at Georgia State Railroad Museum in Savannah will continue through July, Wednesdays-Sundays, including on Friday, July 4th.
Train rides are at 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm. Schedule and locomotives subject to change, please call ahead. (912) 651-6823
Tickets and more details here.

Plan to visit Savannah Children’s Museum next door to the railroad museum while there!

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Contribute to Savannah’s STEAM Center matching campaign and see your donation double

Progress continues on Coastal Heritage Society’s new STEAM Center at Savannah Children’s Museum, an indoor expansion opening at the end of 2025.

The STEAM Center will be located inside the 1925 historic Storehouse of the Central of Georgia Railway campus, between Savannah Children’s Museum and Georgia State Railroad Museum in Savannah.

The indoor expansion will debut Numbers in Nature, an interactive STEAM-focused exhibit that will allow visitors to step into a captivating maze of mirrors designed to challenge perceptions and spark curiosity.

Malcolm and Julia Butler have generously committed to match donations dollar-for-dollar up to $150,000 for the STEAM Center. Funds raised from this matching campaign will be used to finalize preparations to welcome guests into the new museum space.

Nora Lee, CEO of Coastal Heritage Society, expressed gratitude to all donors who share and support the vision for this new cultural and educational resource for the local community — the Butlers; City of Savannah Government for their partnership; Colonial Group, Inc., the Lesher Family Foundation, and other donors for their vision and support to help get this project off the ground.

Learn more or contribute to the STEAM Center matching campaign here.

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Use discount code SOMAMA25 at checkout during June 2025 to receive 25% off a $125 Coastal Heritage Society Family Membership

In celebration of Coastal Heritage Society’s 50 years of education and preservation in Savannah this year, Coastal Heritage Society is offering a 25% discount on a $125 year-long Coastal Heritage Society Family Membership to SouthernMamas.com readers during June 2025.

Coastal Heritage Society operates six local sites: Savannah History Museum, Savannah’s Children’s Museum, Georgia State Railroad Museum, Old Fort Jackson, Pin Point Heritage Museum, and Harper Fowlkes House.

Get your family membership with a 25% discount online here. Please use the code SOMAMA25 to receive the 25% discount.

This discount is only available during June 2025 and expires July 1st 2025. (Discount for family memberships only)

Coastal Heritage Society Family Membership includes: unlimited admission to all six Coastal Heritage sites – Savannah Children’s Museum, Georgia State Railroad Museum, Old Fort Jackson, Savannah History Museum, Pin Point Heritage Museum, Harper Fowlkes House – for one family (up to 2 primary cardholders).

Every member receives:

*Unlimited admission to all Coastal Heritage Society museums and historic sites!

*Discounts for special events like Savannah Santa Train; free admission to certain events like Bug Fest and Seuss Fest

*10% discount in all museum gift shops

*Free Site Tours by Train at Georgia State Railroad Museum

*e-Newsletter subscription

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You’re invited: Gray’s Reef Ocean Discovery Center program @ Savannah Children’s Museum

Come to Savannah Children’s Museum on Thursday, July 17th, 10-11am for a special visit with NOAA’s Gray’s Reef Ocean Discovery Center in Savannah.

This special program – part of Savannah Children’s Museum “Under the Sea” theme – is included with general admission. Free for Coastal Heritage Society members. Become a member here.

Savannah Children’s Museum – Georgia’s only entirely outdoor children’s museum – is open during summer Monday-Saturday, 9am-2pm.

Learn more here.

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5 Reasons to visit SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah this summer:

1. Free admission for active military & their families through Labor Day 2025. Details here.

2. Mini Masters Mornings – introducing children ages 1-4 to art: 11AM-Noon on Monday June 23 & Monday. July 2. Details here.

3. Free Monthly Artful Afternoon Workshop for Homeschool Families: Wednesday, June 18 and July 9, 1-4pm. Details here.

4. Summer Teen/Pre-Teen Nights. $10 Admission. All skill levels welcome. Supplies & dinner provided. 4:30-6:30PM Thursdays June 12, June 26, July 10, July 17, July 24. Go to one or all! Details here.

5. Free admission for local residents on the second Sunday of each month. Details here.

Details on all of the above here.

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Summer teen programs @ SCAD Museum of Art, Savannah

Teen Night: Sophisticated selfies 

Thursday, June 26 

4:30–6:30 p.m.

Learn the fundamentals of photography with SCAD alum Robin Maaya (B.F.A., photography, 2021) as she guides students on how to adjust their cell phone camera settings to take self-portraits like the images seen in SCAD deFINE ART honoree Zanele Muholi’s eponymous exhibition.

Admission to the workshop is $10. All skill levels welcome. Supplies and dinner are provided.

To sign up, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.

Teen Night: Threads of expression

Thursday, July 10

4:30–6:30 p.m.

Explore the impact of fiber arts with SCAD alum Ivy Anderson (B.F.A., fibers, 2024) through the lens of artist Diedrick Brackens and his current exhibition the shape of survival. Practice the process of designing custom textiles with fellow artists in this immersive, tactile workshop.

Admission to the workshop is $10. All skill levels welcome. Supplies and dinner are provided.

To sign up, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.

Teen Night: Building character 

Thursday, July 17

4:30–6:30 p.m.

Appreciate the ambient art of watercolors and architectural illustration with SCAD alum and artist Derek Larson (M.F.A., sequential art, 2011). While you engage in live portrayal, hear more about the SCAD Museum of Art’s structural history as you bring its walls to life through pigment.

Admission to the workshop is $10. All skill levels welcome. Supplies and dinner are provided.

To sign up, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.

Teen Night: Timeless techniques 

Thursday, July 24

4:30–6:30 p.m.

Collaborate with SCAD graduate student Joanna Paige Silver (M.F.A. painting) to practice the Japanese art of chine collé! Garner inspiration from the works showcased in the museum collection and lobby exhibition Vera & Friends: Artist Scarves by Vera Neumann and Massif Central — which features designs made using the same technique — while creating your own prints using this special transfer process.

Admission to the workshop is $10. All skill levels welcome. Supplies and dinner are provided.

To sign up, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.

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Use discount code SOMAMA25 at checkout during June 2025 to receive 25% off a $125 Coastal Heritage Society Family Membership

In celebration of Coastal Heritage Society’s 50 years of education and preservation in Savannah this year, Coastal Heritage Society is offering a 25% discount on a $125 year-long Coastal Heritage Society Family Membership to SouthernMamas.com readers during June 2025.

Coastal Heritage Society operates six local sites: Savannah History Museum, Savannah’s Children’s Museum, Georgia State Railroad Museum, Old Fort Jackson, Pin Point Heritage Museum, and Harper Fowlkes House.

Get your family membership with a 25% discount online here. Please use the code SOMAMA25 to receive the 25% discount.

This discount is only available during June 2025 and expires July 1st 2025. (Discount for family memberships only)

Coastal Heritage Society Family Membership includes: unlimited admission to all six Coastal Heritage sites – Savannah Children’s Museum, Georgia State Railroad Museum, Old Fort Jackson, Savannah History Museum, Pin Point Heritage Museum, Harper Fowlkes House – for one family (up to 2 primary cardholders).

Every member receives:

*Unlimited admission to all Coastal Heritage Society museums and historic sites!

*Discounts for special events like Savannah Santa Train; free admission to certain events like Bug Fest and Seuss Fest

*10% discount in all museum gift shops

*Free Site Tours by Train at Georgia State Railroad Museum

*e-Newsletter subscription

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Free art program for homeschoolers @ SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah

Wednesday, June 18 and July 9, 1-4pm

Workshop: Artful Afternoon

Calling all homeschooling families! Amplify your student’s artist journey with an enriching workshop at the SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah. In this immersive experience, education and creativity collide to offer a field study for homeschooled students.

This event presents a unique opportunity for your students to acclimate into the art world as observers and creators. While they feed their creative minds among the exhibitions, they’ll meet other students and foster lasting community connections.

What to expect:

Artist appreciation: Encounter the work of diverse artists while touring the SCAD Museum of Art’s galleries with a museum educator.

* Artmaking: Express creative ideas at interactive art stations equipped with the necessary materials and guidance to create art inspired by work seen in the museum.

*Build community: Connect with other homeschooling families who share a passion for art and education.

*Learn as you go: Deepen your appreciation for the world of visual expression while learning more about art styles, social significance, and the use of varied materials.

All ages are welcome. Students under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

To RSVP or send inquiries, email Hannah Thompson at hthompso@scad.edu.

This event is free and open to the public.

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Daily Cannon Firings @ Old Fort Jackson, Savannah

Come to Old Fort Jackson in Savannah for family-friendly educational programming focusing on the lives of soldiers once stationed at Fort Jackson and its 18th-century predecessor, Mud Fort.

Daily cannon firings & fort history program at 11AM & 2PM lead by Coastal Heritage Society interpreters dressed as soldiers from different units present on-site over the 250 years of the fort’s history.

The 20-30 minute fort history program precedes the cannon firing. On weekends, there’s a 1:30PM Riverboat Salute.

Call ahead to confirm: 912-232-3945. This National Historic Landmark is open daily 9AM-4PM. 

Learn more about Old Fort Jackson here.

Free for Coastal Heritage Society members.

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Want unlimited admission to Old Fort Jackson? Become a member of Coastal Heritage Society.

Use discount code SOMAMA25 at checkout during June 2025 to receive 25% off a $125 Coastal Heritage Society Family Membership

In celebration of Coastal Heritage Society’s 50 years of education and preservation in Savannah this year, Coastal Heritage Society is offering a 25% discount on a $125 year-long Coastal Heritage Society Family Membership to SouthernMamas.com readers during June 2025.

Coastal Heritage Society operates six local sites: Savannah History Museum, Savannah’s Children’s Museum, Georgia State Railroad Museum, Old Fort Jackson, Pin Point Heritage Museum, and Harper Fowlkes House.

Get your family membership with a 25% discount online here. Please use the code SOMAMA25 to receive the 25% discount.

This discount is only available during June 2025 and expires July 1st 2025. (Discount for family memberships only)

Coastal Heritage Society Family Membership includes: unlimited admission to all six Coastal Heritage sites – Savannah Children’s Museum, Georgia State Railroad Museum, Old Fort Jackson, Savannah History Museum, Pin Point Heritage Museum, Harper Fowlkes House – for one family (up to 2 primary cardholders).

Every member receives:

*Unlimited admission to all Coastal Heritage Society museums and historic sites!

*Discounts for special events like Savannah Santa Train; free admission to certain events like Bug Fest and Seuss Fest

*10% discount in all museum gift shops

*Free Site Tours by Train at Georgia State Railroad Museum

*e-Newsletter subscription

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Mini Masters Mornings for children ages 1-4 @ SCAD Museum of Art, Savannah

Embark on a journey of artistic expression, discovery, and exploration with SCAD MOA educators @ Mini Masters Mornings, 11AM-Noon on Monday June 23 & Monday. July 21 2025.

Brimming with imaginative activities designed just for kiddos, each day is packed with programming inspired by the latest exhibitions. While enjoying art projects, gallery visits, outdoor play, creative indoor games, dance parties, and, of course, snack time, your budding geniuses (and you) can form new friendships.

Mini Masters Morning is programmed for children ages 1–4. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. To RSVP or for more information, email Hannah Thompson at hthompso@scad.edu.

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Active military & their families receive free admission to SCAD Museum of Art now until Sept. 1 2025.

Celebrate your service with free admission to SCAD MOA in Savannah.

The SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah honors our U.S. service members by participating in the annual Blue Star Museums movement.

In collaboration with the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and museums across America, SCAD MOA welcomes active-duty military personnel and their families free of charge starting on Armed Forces Day, May 17, through Labor Day, Sept. 1, 2025.

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Use discount code SOMAMA25 at checkout during June 2025 to receive 25% off a $125 Coastal Heritage Society Family Membership

In celebration of Coastal Heritage Society’s 50 years of education and preservation in Savannah this year, Coastal Heritage Society is offering a 25% discount on a $125 year-long Coastal Heritage Society Family Membership to SouthernMamas.com readers during June 2025.

Coastal Heritage Society operates six local sites: Savannah History Museum, Savannah’s Children’s Museum, Georgia State Railroad Museum, Old Fort Jackson, Pin Point Heritage Museum, and Harper Fowlkes House.

Get your family membership with a 25% discount online here. Please use the code SOMAMA25 to receive the 25% discount.

This discount is only available during June 2025 and expires July 1st 2025. (Discount for family memberships only)

Coastal Heritage Society Family Membership includes: unlimited admission to all six Coastal Heritage sites – Savannah Children’s Museum, Georgia State Railroad Museum, Old Fort Jackson, Savannah History Museum, Pin Point Heritage Museum, Harper Fowlkes House – for one family (up to 2 primary cardholders).

Every member receives:

*Unlimited admission to all Coastal Heritage Society museums and historic sites!

*Discounts for special events like Savannah Santa Train; free admission to certain events like Bug Fest and Seuss Fest

*10% discount in all museum gift shops

*Free Site Tours by Train at Georgia State Railroad Museum

*e-Newsletter subscription

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Train Rides @ Georgia State Railroad Museum, Savannah

Take your kids on a train ride in June @ Georgia State Railroad Museum, Savannah.

Georgia State Railroad Museum in Savannah will offer short train rides Wednesdays-Sundays June 4th-June 29th. 

Details here.

Train rides are at 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, & 3pm.

Schedule is subject to change. Please call ahead: 912.651.6823.

Learn more here.

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Want to ride the trains for free? Become a member of Coastal Heritage Society.

Use discount code SOMAMA25 at checkout during June 2025 to receive 25% off a $125 Coastal Heritage Society Family Membership

In celebration of Coastal Heritage Society’s 50 years of education and preservation in Savannah this year, Coastal Heritage Society is offering a 25% discount on a $125 year-long Coastal Heritage Society Family Membership to SouthernMamas.com readers during June 2025.

Coastal Heritage Society operates six local sites: Savannah History Museum, Savannah’s Children’s Museum, Georgia State Railroad Museum, Old Fort Jackson, Pin Point Heritage Museum, and Harper Fowlkes House.

Get your family membership with a 25% discount online here. Please use the code SOMAMA25 to receive the 25% discount.

This discount is only available during June 2025 and expires July 1st 2025. (Discount for family memberships only)

Coastal Heritage Society Family Membership includes: unlimited admission to all six Coastal Heritage sites – Savannah Children’s Museum, Georgia State Railroad Museum, Old Fort Jackson, Savannah History Museum, Pin Point Heritage Museum, Harper Fowlkes House – for one family (up to 2 primary cardholders).

Every member receives:

*Unlimited admission to all Coastal Heritage Society museums and historic sites!

*Discounts for special events like Savannah Santa Train; free admission to certain events like Bug Fest and Seuss Fest

*10% discount in all museum gift shops

*Free Site Tours by Train at Georgia State Railroad Museum

*e-Newsletter subscription

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During summer, Savannah Children’s Museum will dedicate different days of the summer to some of their most requested activities, so you can plan accordingly. Messy Mondays. Turtle Tuesdays. Water Wednesdays. Take-Off Thursdays. Farm Fridays. Surprise Saturdays.

This programming is included with Savannah Children’s Museum admission and FREE for Coastal Heritage Society members.

Summer hours: 9AM-2PM Monday-Saturday. Closed Sunday.

Come play to learn at Georgia’s only entirely outdoor children’s museum.

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Want to enjoy unlimited admission to Savannah Children’s Museum? Become a member of Coastal Heritage Society.

Use discount code SOMAMA25 at checkout during June 2025 to receive 25% off a $125 Coastal Heritage Society Family Membership

In celebration of Coastal Heritage Society’s 50 years of education and preservation in Savannah this year, Coastal Heritage Society is offering a 25% discount on a $125 year-long Coastal Heritage Society Family Membership to SouthernMamas.com readers during June 2025.

Coastal Heritage Society operates six local sites: Savannah History Museum, Savannah’s Children’s Museum, Georgia State Railroad Museum, Old Fort Jackson, Pin Point Heritage Museum, and Harper Fowlkes House.

Get your family membership with a 25% discount online here. Please use the code SOMAMA25 to receive the 25% discount.

This discount is only available during June 2025 and expires July 1st 2025. (Discount for family memberships only)

Coastal Heritage Society Family Membership includes: unlimited admission to all six Coastal Heritage sites – Savannah Children’s Museum, Georgia State Railroad Museum, Old Fort Jackson, Savannah History Museum, Pin Point Heritage Museum, Harper Fowlkes House – for one family (up to 2 primary cardholders).

Every member receives:

*Unlimited admission to all Coastal Heritage Society museums and historic sites!

*Discounts for special events like Savannah Santa Train; free admission to certain events like Bug Fest and Seuss Fest

*10% discount in all museum gift shops

*Free Site Tours by Train at Georgia State Railroad Museum

*e-Newsletter subscription

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