Summer STEAM Wednesdays with Chatham County Extension 4-H at Savannah Children’s Museum

This summer, Chatham County Extension 4-H will host a special series of hands-on STEAM programs at the new indoor STEAM Center at Savannah Children’s Museum.

Designed for students ages 10-12, with older youth welcome, these interactive sessions explore science, nature, genetics, conservation, and environmental education through engaging activities and discovery-based learning.

Sign up for individual sessions or the complete program series.

Included with museum admission. Free for Coastal Heritage Society members. Become a member here.

Limited spots available. Pre-registration required.

To RSVP: ahart@chsgeorgia.org or 912-651-4292

Program Schedule

Wednesday, June 17 | 1–2PM

Inherited Traits : Students will learn about acquired and inherited traits and explore simple genetic tools, including Punnett squares.

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Wednesday, July 1 | 1–2PM

Pollinators: Students will discover the importance of pollinators in our environment and ways we can help protect them.

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Wednesday, July 22 | 10–11AM

Plant Identification: Students will learn how to identify plants using characteristics such as leaf type and flower structure.

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Wednesday, July 29 | 10–11AM

Endangered Animals and Habitats: Students will explore endangered species native to Georgia and learn how conservation efforts can help protect them.

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Wednesday, August 5 | 10–11AM

The Incredible Journey: Students will learn about the water cycle, watersheds, and the movement of water through the environment.

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Savannah Children’s Museum

Summer hours at Savannah Children’s Museum outdoor section start Wed. May 27th.

Summer Hours Begin Wednesday, May 27th
• Wednesday-Monday: 9AM-2PM
• Tuesday: Closed (reserved for big groups)

Memorial Weekend 2026 Schedule:
• Open Sunday, May 24th
• Open Monday, May 25th for Memorial Day
• Closed Tuesday, May 26th
• Summer hours officially begin Wednesday, May 27th

Train rides next door at Georgia State Railroad Museum:
• hourly, 10AM-3PM Wednesdays-Sundays plus on Memorial Day

The new indoor STEAM Center at Savannah Children’s Museum will continue its year-round hours: 9AM-3PM daily.

Come for a summer of play, exploration, and hands-on learning indoors and outdoors with your family! 

Details here.

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Free Juneteenth Family Day 2026 in Savannah

Saturday, June 13, Juneteenth Free Family Day returns to Telfair for the 19th year

Free admission to the Telfair Academy and Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters awaits local residents. Explore the new exhibition, Roots in the Rushes: African American Basketry of the Lowcountry and take part in activities and demos throughout the afternoon.

Specialized Juneteenth tours at the Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters will pay tribute to Black craftsmanship and the impact it’s had on the nation.

Investment provided by the Americana Foundation and the City of Savannah.

Details here.

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Art Start: Stroller and Toddler Tour  @ Jepson Center in Savannah Historic District

Thurs. May 21 | 10:30-11:30am Theme: The World of William O. Golding | Children’s Art Museum

$5 per child | Adults: Members FREE | Non-members: $12

Once a month, our youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson Center for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here. Come play, learn, and explore the exhibition In Reflection with us!

Space is limited, pre-register to secure your spot.

REGISTER HERE

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Artful Tales: Storytime in CAM at Jepson Center | CAM

Every Friday | 10:30-11am 

FREE for members & with general admission

Let your little ones’ imaginations soar during our new Artful Tales Storytime every Friday at 10:30am in the Telfair Children’s Art Museum located at the Jepson Center.

This program is perfect for young art lovers and curious minds, combining the joy of storytelling with the wonder of art. Each week, our skilled storytellers will bring captivating tales to life, encouraging creativity and imagination in a vibrant, art-filled setting.

Details here.

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Drop-In Studio @ Jepson Center

Every Saturday & Sunday | 10am – 2pm 

FREE for members & with general admission

Work at your own pace and comfort level through an array of creative mediums such as watercolors, collage, calligraphy, origami, coloring books & more. Each month features a special project designed to connect with an exhibition at the museum. A studio assistant is always on hand to answer questions and assist guests. Drop-In Studio is perfect for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

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Summer Teen evenings include art & dinner at the SCAD Museum of Art, Savannah

June 11, June 25, July 9, and July 23 at 4 p.m. 
Looking for ways to encourage your middle and high school students to get creative, meet new friends, and explore art in a fun and welcoming environment?

Summer Teen Nights at SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah are back, inviting hands-on learning with SCAD artists, curators, and educators. Every workshop is three-pronged, offering time to explore the galleries or special collections, create art in a guided project, and enjoy dinner as a community.

Introducing a different medium each week, every session offers a new skill to nurture. 

Admission is $10 per student and includes all materials and dinner. 

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

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Nature programs at Tybee Island Marine Science Center

Get your kids off their screens and excited about nature.

Daily programs at Tybee Island Marine Science Center can help.

The Tybee Island Marine Science Center offers a dynamic marine science and nature-based experience for island visitors, school groups, and scout troops all year round.

Come learn about Georgia’s marine life and coastal ecology.

Check out the center’s coastal galleries full of live animal exhibits, interactive stations and life-size animal replicas, plus a fossil room, pirate ship playground, and more!

Tybee Island Marine Science Center is closed on Tuesdays for tank maintenance, but these public Walks, Talks, and Treks and group programs are available every day.

Learn about these scheduled programs here.

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Youth Painting & Drawing (Ages 9-12 yrs)

Mondays, 4:30pm-6pm | April 13 – May 18

This afternoon class is designed to help upper-elementary and middle school students improve their drawing and painting skills, build portfolios, and develop good art-making habits. Every day is a new creative exploration for seasoned preteen artists and newcomers. As naturally creative individuals, students will be given a voice in their growth while learning traditional drawing and painting skills. Lessons and projects will work onsite and at outdoor locations near the museum. Location details will be emailed to registrants a week before the first class.

All materials are provided.

REGISTER HERE

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Youth Painting & Drawing (Ages 12-16 yrs)

Wednesdays, 4:30pm-6pm | April 15- May 20

This afternoon class is designed to help middle school and high school students improve their drawing and painting skills, build portfolios, and develop good art-making habits. Every day is a new creative exploration for seasoned preteen artists and newcomers. As naturally creative individuals, students will be given a voice in their growth while learning traditional drawing and painting skills. Lessons and projects will work onsite and at outdoor locations near the museum. Location details will be emailed to registrants a week before the first class. 

All materials are provided.

REGISTER HERE

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Digital Photography Class

Fridays, 4:30pm-6pm | April 17 – May 22

Join us at the Jepson Center to develop your young person’s photography skills. We believe that all young people are artists. With that in mind, we will approach photography as professionals do, studying the elements of art. The camp will meet outside as much as possible as we explore our environment in Telfair Square and other nearby locations. Location details will be emailed to registrants a week before the first class. We will use DSLR digital cameras and learn about exposure and a few historical methods involving film. Photography is fun and accessible to everyone.

All materials are provided.

REGISTER HERE

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Savannah Children’s Museum & Georgia State Railroad Museum

Come play to learn at Coastal Heritage Society’s Savannah Children’s Museum and Georgia State Railroad Museum.

Daily STEAM programs at Savannah’s Children’s Museum outdoor Exploration Station, open 9AM-3PM, Wednesday-Sunday. Field trip group programs also available including Mad Scientist, Busy Bees, Indigo Dyeing and more. Learn more.

New indoor STEAM Center at Savannah Children’s Museum, open 9AM-3PM Daily. Mirror Maze & Numbers in Nature exhibit. Details here.

Train rides at Georgia State Railroad Museum (next door to Savannah Children’s Museum), every hour 10AM-3PM Wednesdays-Sundays (closes at noon on Sunday. April 19th for a special event), Details here.

Free unlimited admission for members. Become a member here.

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Free Family Day at Jepson Center, Savannah, April 18th

You’re invited: Art of Ossabaw Free Family Day at the Jepson.

10am-5pm.Free admission for local residents.

1-4pm: Family art-making activities, artists demonstrations.

Art & nature-themed activities, demos by artists who have worked on Ossabaw Island, including plein air painting & activities inspired by Off the Coast of Paradise: Artists and Ossabaw Island, 1961 – Now. Details here.

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Youth Photography, Crafts, Painting & Drawing Summer Camps at Jepson Center, Savannah

Looking for creative summer activities in Savannah?

Summer Camps at Telfair Museums offer hands-on artmaking, gallery exploration, and a chance for young artists to experiment with new materials and ideas.

Each week brings fresh inspiration and creative projects.

Registration is open.

Camps include: preschoolers (ages 4-6), youth photography, youth painting & drawing, youth crafts.

Learn more and sign up here.

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• Youth Drawing & Painting Camp (Ages 9-12):

Jepson Center

Session 1: June 1–5 | 9am–1pm

Session 2: July 6–10 | 9am–1pm

Members: $200 | Non-members: $225.

Every day features a new creative exploration for preteen artists, emphasizing individualized inspiration alongside traditional drawing and painting skills. This Camp uniquely supports upper-elementary and middle school students portfolio development, with specific art techniques, and the establishment of strong studio habits. It stands out by blending indoor instruction with frequent outdoor sessions at inspiring local museum-adjacent sites.

All materials are provided.

REGISTER HERE

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• Youth Drawing & Painting Camp (Ages 12-14):

Jepson Center

Session 1: June 22–26 | 9am–1pm

Session 2: July 20–24 | 9am–1pm

Members: $200 | Non-members: $225

Each day brings an original and challenging project for young artists, focusing on individual expression and mastery of traditional drawing and painting. Uniquely tailored for developing portfolios, this Camp helps upper-elementary and middle school students refine advanced skills and habits. On-site and outdoor sessions near the museum add new contexts for creative growth.

All materials are provided.

REGISTER HERE

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• Youth Photography Camp (Ages 9-12):

Jepson Center

June 15–19 | 9am–1pm

Members $200 | Non-members $225

Photography is fun, accessible to everyone, and a great way to explore the world around us.  This camp will meet outside as much as possible during morning hours as we explore our environment and nearby locations through Photography. Using DSLR cameras, students will learn to use manual controls to master specialized photography techniques. The program will enhance your young people’s photography skills.

All materials provided.

REGISTER HERE

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• Youth Photography Camp (Ages 12-14):

Jepson Center

July 13–17 | 9am–1pm

Members: $200 | Non-members: $225

Photography is fun, accessible to everyone, and a great way to explore the world around us.  This camp will meet outside as much as possible during morning hours as we explore our environment and nearby locations through Photography. Using DSLR cameras, students will learn to use manual controls to master specialized photography techniques. The program will enhance your young people’s photography skills.

All materials provided.

REGISTER HERE

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• Telfair Children’s Art Museum Camp (Ages 4-6):

Jepson Center

Session 1: May 25–29 | 9am–12pm

Session 2: July 27–31 | 9am–12pm

Members: $200 | Non-members: $225

Campers will enjoy hands-on art adventures as they explore all three Telfair Museum locations. Each session offers unique behind-the-scenes gallery activities, interactive tours, and age-specific art projects in drawing, painting, and printmaking guided by local professionals. This camp is tailored for younger children who thrive on immersive discovery and variety in an inspiring museum setting.

All materials provided.

REGISTER HERE

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• Crafters Camp (Ages 7-11):

Jepson Center

June 8–12 | 9am–1pm

June 29–July 3 | 9am–1pm

Members: $200 | Non-members: $225

Ultimate Crafty Kids Camp distinguishes itself by offering a rotation of creative projects, including screen printing, knitting, friendship bracelets, weaving and more. Students will learn a variety of hands-on techniques that encourage independent making and will leave camp with finished, unique crafts and new skills.

All materials provided.

REGISTER HERE

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May Train Rides in Savannah

All aboard for Spring & Summer Savannah train rides!

Take a train ride in April at Coastal Heritage Society‘s Georgia State Railroad Museum (next to Savannah Children’s Museum ) in Savannah’s Historic District.

Train rides from now through July 2026 are Wednesday through Sunday, hourly 10AM to 3PM.

Coastal Heritage Society members ride FREE! Become a member here: https://chsgeorgia.org/membership/

Savannah Train Rides

Wednesdays–Sundays

Hourly rides 10AM–3 PM

Georgia State Railroad, Savannah

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Farm Friday @ Savannah Children’s Museum

Farm Friday one of several regular weekly programs @ Coastal Heritage Society’s Savannah Children’s Museum.

Farm Friday is about 11:30AM Fridays @ Savannah Children’s Museum.

Visitors will have an opportunity to explore Frogtown Garden and learn from Savannah Children’s Museum Lead Educator Ms. Katrinka about a variety of fruits, vegetables, & herbs that are growing.

Be sure to ask for a sample of the Farm to Table snack of the day.

This program is Included with general Savannah Children’s Museum admission. FREE for Coastal Heritage Society members. Become a member here.
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STEAM Center at Savannah Children’s Museum

Savannah Children’s Museum is thrilled to welcome visitors into its first indoor space, an innovative STEAM Center designed to inspire curiosity and hands-on discovery. Open daily from 9AM-3PM., this new indoor addition offers families even more opportunities to grow with Savannah Children’s Museum.

Featured Exhibition: Numbers in Nature

The STEAM Center debuts with Numbers in Nature, an engaging exhibition that reveals the mathematical patterns woven throughout our everyday world. Designed for learners of all ages, this immersive experience blends science, technology, engineering, art, and math into interactive environments that spark creativity and critical thinking.

Step Inside the 1,800-Square-Foot Mirror Maze

At the heart of the exhibition is an 1,800-square-foot Mirror Maze, a world of repeating triangles, reflections, and visual illusions. Guests can navigate this captivating maze, uncover hidden surprises, and discover the secrets within, including the way out. It’s an unforgettable experience that challenges the mind while delivering plenty of fun.

A Historic Setting for Modern Exploration

The STEAM Center is located inside the 1925 historic Storehouse on the campus of the Central of Georgia Railway, positioned between Savannah Children’s Museum and Georgia State Railroad Museum in Savannah. Admission to the STEAM Center is included with tickets to either museum.

Savannah Train Rides in March 2026

Train rides at Savannah’s Georgia State Railroad Museum in March 2026 are Wednesday, March 18th through Sunday, March 22nd; Wednesday, March 25th through Sunday, March 29th.

Train rides are hourly 10AM-3PM (10AM, 11AM, 12PM, 1PM, 2PM, and 3PM )

Schedule and locomotives subject to change, please call ahead. (912) 651-6823

Learn more and buy tickets here.

Train rides and admission to Georgia State Railroad Museum are free for Coastal Heritage Society members. Become a member here. (Year-long family membership for $125 includes unlimited admission to all six Coastal Heritage Society sites.)

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Nature programs at Tybee Island Marine Science Center

Get your kids off their screens and excited about nature.

Daily programs at Tybee Island Marine Science Center can help.

The Tybee Island Marine Science Center offers a dynamic marine science and nature-based experience for island visitors, school groups, and scout troops all year round.

Come learn about Georgia’s marine life and coastal ecology.

Check out the center’s coastal galleries full of live animal exhibits, interactive stations and life-size animal replicas, plus a fossil room, pirate ship playground, and more!

Tybee Island Marine Science Center is closed on Tuesdays for tank maintenance, but these public Walks, Talks, and Treks and group programs are available every day.

Learn about these scheduled programs here.

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Toddler Thursdays at Tybee Island Marine Science Center

Tybee Island Marine Science Center will host Toddler Thursdays craft and story time.

Thursday March 26th, 9:30-10:30AM. New ocean theme each month.

For children ages 1-4.

Registration required. Sign up here under the programs tab.

Toddlers with a parent or guardian are introduced to a marine animal or subject through different activities, like a book reading, a craft, and a game or movement.

Program includes admission for parent or guardian. Toddler and all materials included with adult admission.

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STEAM Center at Savannah Children’s Museum

Coastal Heritage Society has opened its first indoor space, the new STEAM Center at Savannah Children’s Museum, giving families a year-round place to explore hands-on learning.

The STEAM center is open daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is included with regular museum admission.

The debut exhibition, Numbers in Nature, highlights the mathematical patterns found throughout the natural world. Through interactive STEAM activities, visitors can explore how numbers, shapes, and symmetry appear in everyday environments.

At the center of the exhibit is a 1,800-square-foot Mirror Maze filled with repeating triangles, reflections, and visual illusions that challenge visitors to find their way through while discovering how patterns and geometry work together.

Located inside the historic 1925 Storehouse on the museum campus, the new STEAM Center expands Savannah Children’s Museum’s mission to spark curiosity, creativity, and exploration for young learners.

Free unlimited admission for Coastal Heritage Society members. Become a member here.

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Save the Date: Bug Fest

Get ready to explore at Bug Fest, Coastal Heritage Society’s annual family-friendly spring celebration of science, nature, and all things creepy-crawly at Savannah Children’s Museum.

Saturday, April 18th 2026
10AM-1PM
Savannah Children’s Museum
655 Louisville Rd., Savannah, GA

Enjoy bug-themed crafts, hands-on activities, the fan-favorite Eat-A-Bug Club, a ceremonial ladybug release, and tons of insect-inspired fun.

Bring a stuffed friend! Kids can visit the Teddy Bear Clinic hosted by student volunteers from Medical College of Georgia and help their plush pal “beat a bug.”

Included with museum admission
$16 for guests 18 months+. Get tickets here.

FREE for Coastal Heritage Society members. Become a member here.

Discover the tiny wonders of the natural world!

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Featuring:
• Hands-on STEM activities
• Live arthropod encounters
• The fan-favorite Eat-A-Bug Club
• A ceremonial ladybug release
• A “Beat-A-Bug” Teddy Bear Clinic hosted by students from the Medical College of Georgia. Bring your stuffed animal.

Community partners include:

• Chatham County Mosquito Control: Learn about mosquitoes, mosquito prevention.

• The Mary Kahrs Warnell Forest Education Center & Georgia Project Learning Tree. Bringing animal ambassadors like a gopher tortoise, tiger salamander, tree frog, and other native reptiles and amphibians. Plus an interactive Birds & Bugs activity where families can learn how insects support Georgia’s ecosystems.

• Georgia Tech Savannah: Hands-on STEM activities connecting science, engineering, and the natural world. 

• Medical College of Georgia Savannah: Hosting the popular Teddy Bear Clinic, where kids learn how to beat a bug by washing their hands and help diagnose and treat their stuffed animals while learning about the “bugs” that can make us sick

• Georgia Department of Agriculture: Discover how scientists track invasive species through Yellow-Legged Hornet Surveillance and why protecting ecosystems matters. See preserved specimens of invasive pests and a Yellow Legged Hornet nest. Plus, stickers and temporary tattoos of invasive pests, coloring projects.

• Tybee Island Marine Science Center: Explore coastal ecosystems and the fascinating creatures that live along Georgia’s shorelines

• Georgia Southern University Biology Students: Get an up-close look at insects, spiders, and other arthropods.

• Savannah Bee Company: See a live observation hive and learn why honeybees are essential pollinators

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STEAM Center at Savannah Children’s Museum

Savannah Children’s Museum is thrilled to welcome visitors into its first indoor space, an innovative STEAM Center designed to inspire curiosity and hands-on discovery. Open daily from 9AM-3PM., this new indoor addition offers families even more opportunities to grow with Savannah Children’s Museum.

Featured Exhibition: Numbers in Nature

The STEAM Center debuts with Numbers in Nature, an engaging exhibition that reveals the mathematical patterns woven throughout our everyday world. Designed for learners of all ages, this immersive experience blends science, technology, engineering, art, and math into interactive environments that spark creativity and critical thinking.

Step Inside the 1,800-Square-Foot Mirror Maze

At the heart of the exhibition is an 1,800-square-foot Mirror Maze, a world of repeating triangles, reflections, and visual illusions. Guests can navigate this captivating maze, uncover hidden surprises, and discover the secrets within, including the way out. It’s an unforgettable experience that challenges the mind while delivering plenty of fun.

A Historic Setting for Modern Exploration

The STEAM Center is located inside the 1925 historic Storehouse on the campus of the Central of Georgia Railway, positioned between Savannah Children’s Museum and Georgia State Railroad Museum in Savannah. Admission to the STEAM Center is included with tickets to either museum.

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One Price. Six Sites. Unlimited Visits.

A Coastal Heritage Society Family Membership is one of the best values in Savannah for year-round family fun.

For just $125 per year, your family receives free, unlimited admission to six historic Savannah sites:

• Savannah Children’s Museum (including the new indoor STEAM Center)
• Georgia State Railroad Museum
• Old Fort Jackson
• Savannah History Museum
• Pin Point Heritage Museum
• Harper Fowlkes House

Membership Benefits Include:

• Discounts on special events, including Frogwarts
• Free admission to select festivals such as Bug Fest and Seuss Fest
• 10% off in all museum gift shops
• Free train site tours at Georgia State Railroad Museum
• Monthly e-newsletter

Six historic Savannah sites. One affordable price. Unlimited visits.

If you’re raising kids in Savannah, this family membership is a must.

Become a member today at https://chsgeorgia.org/membership/

Learn more about the STEAM Center at Savannah Children’s Museum here.

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The Wienermobile is rolling into Savannah this weekend!

The iconic hot dog on wheels from Oscar Mayer will be at Savannah Children’s Museum and Georgia State Railroad Museum this Sunday, March 8th, 10AM-2PM

Driven by a team of “Hotdoggers,” this legendary vehicle (first created in 1936!) is stopping by for fun photo ops and to distribute FREE souvenirs like wiener whistles, stickers, and postcards. (No hot dogs or food will be served.)

Bonus: It’s also Bank of America’s Museums on Us weekend! Cardholders can enjoy FREE general admission at participating Coastal Heritage Society sites, including:

Savannah History Museum

Old Fort Jackson

Pin Point Heritage Museum

Savannah Children’s Museum

Georgia State Railroad Museum

Just show your Bank of America, Merrill, or Bank of America Private Bank credit/debit card + photo ID. (Cardholders only; guests not eligible.)

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Savannah Train Rides in March 2026

Train rides at Savannah’s Georgia State Railroad Museum in March 2026 are Wednesday, March 18th through Sunday, March 22nd; Wednesday, March 25th through Sunday, March 29th.

Train rides are hourly 10AM-3PM (10AM, 11AM, 12PM, 1PM, 2PM, and 3PM )

Schedule and locomotives subject to change, please call ahead. (912) 651-6823

Learn more and buy tickets here.

Train rides and admission to Georgia State Railroad Museum are free for Coastal Heritage Society members. Become a member here. (Year-long family membership for $125 includes unlimited admission to all six Coastal Heritage Society sites.)

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National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Pooler

On January 28, 1942, just after the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Eighth Air Force began with 7 men and no airplanes in Savannah, GA.

By the end of the war, the Eighth Air Force became the largest air armada in the world, with the goal of crippling Nazi Germany. Just miles from where it was activated, a museum is dedicated to members of the Eighth and the men and women who aided them during the world’s most influential military conflict.

Come and celebrate the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force’s 30th anniversary with a variety of engaging and educational programs for children of all ages.

H+STEM programs focus on the interdisciplinary connection of history with the fields of STEM. All H+STEM programs integrate unique primary sources with hands-on activities and science experiments. 

H+STEM programming covers a broad set of historical and scientific topics, such as the American Home Front and recycling, Science of Flight, Inventions and Innovations, and so much more.

Contact education@mightyeighth.org and book your visit today!

Learn more here.

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Seuss Fest 2026 at Savannah Children’s Museum

You’re invited to celebrate reading at Seuss Fest 2026 at the Savannah Children’s Museum!

10AM-1PM Saturday, February 28th . The museum will open at 10 AM (instead of 9 AM) due to a special event from 10 AM–1 PM.

Attendees are encouraged to dress up as your favorite Dr. Seuss character.

This annual event features stories, games, arts & crafts, playful activities, and a scavenger hunt.

Seuss Fest is proudly sponsored by Calvary Day School in Savannah.

Community partners joining us to offer Seuss Fest fun include:
The Magical World of Toys; Knack Studio; Oatland Island Wildlife Center; Skidaway Island State Park; Memorial Health Dwaine & Cynthia Willet Children’s Hospital of Savannah; The Little Gym of Savannah; artist Mya Timmons (creator of The Gullah Geechee Plant Guide Coloring Book and Geechee Head Art); Savannah Tree Foundation; Live Oak Public Library; Starbase; Snapology.

Oh Crepe and Leopold’s Cream will be on-site with food available for purchase.

Admission:
Included with regular museum admission: $16 for all guests 18 months and older

FREE for Coastal Heritage Society members (plus 10% off in the gift shop!). Become a member here. (Family membership is $125 for a year which includes unlimited admission to all six Coastal Heritage Society sites and more)

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Take a train ride at Georgia State Railroad Museum, Savannah

Train rides in February 2026: 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm Friday, February 13th through Monday, February 16th.

Train rides in March 2026: 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm Wednesday, March 18th through Sunday, March 22nd and Wednesday March 25th-Sunday March 29th.

Train rides in April -July 2026: 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm Wednesdays-Sundays. 

Train ride tickets are on a first come, first served basis.

Schedule and locomotives subject to change, please call ahead. (912) 651-6823

Learn more here.

Georgia State Railroad Museum is one of six Savannah historical sites operated by Coastal Heritage Society. Train rides and admission are free for Coastal Heritage Society members. $125 for an annual family pass includes unlimited admission to all six sites. Become a member here.

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Special storytime & craft @ Savannah Children’s Museum

Make plans to attend a special storytime and craft at Savannah Children’s Museum.

Special Lunar New Year Story Time & Craft with Savannah children’s book author/illustrator Nancy So Miller

10:30AM Saturday Feb. 21st at Savannah Children’s Museum  

Learn more here.

Included with museum admission. Free for Coastal Heritage Society members. Become a member here. ($125 year-long family membership=unlimited admission to all six Coastal Heritage Society sites)

Savannah Children’s Museum is one of six Savannah sites operated by Coastal Heritage Society. The museum is open 9am-3pm Wednesdays-Sundays during the school year. (Hours change during summer)

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Process to Print: Celebrating African American Illustrators: Honors African American Illustrators for Black History Month 2026 and the Massie Heritage Center, February 2–28, 2026 

Savannah’s Massie Heritage Center, in collaboration with the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) Southern Breeze Region, will host “Process to Print,” a dynamic pop-up exhibition in celebration of Black History Month 2026.

This special exhibition runs Feb. 2-28 2026 and highlights the creativity, process, and storytelling of African American illustrators whose work continues to inspire readers and artists across generations. 

Each participating illustrator will be featured on a banner showcasing their biography and step-by-step creative process—from concept sketch to published illustration. 

The exhibition runs February 2–28, 2026, with paid museum admission.

A free Artist Talk and Book Signing event will be held on Friday, February 27, 4:30 pm-6 pm. Free and open to the public.

In partnership with the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS), the program will include school visits, a juried student art and writing competition, and community outreach to encourage young creators to see themselves reflected in the stories they read and the art they create.

Community Engagement and Educational Outreach Books & Banners Exhibition: Open to the public throughout February 2026 at the Massie Heritage Center with a museum entrance admission rate.

Artist Talk & Signing: R. Gregory Christie, TeMika Grooms, and Laura Freeman: ​4pm-6:30pm Friday, February 27, 2026 (Free to the public)

Learn more here.

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Presidents’ Weekend Fun @ Coastal Heritage Society sites, Savannah

Savannah Children’s Museum will have a special open day this Monday, February 16th, 9AM-3PM.

This is in addition to our regular hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 9AM-3PM.

The indoor STEAM Center at Savannah Children’s Museum is open daily, 9AM-3PM.

Georgia State Railroad Museum (next to Savannah Children’s Museum) will have train rides this weekend, Friday, February 13th through Monday, February 16th. Learn more here.

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Fit Kids Fest 2026, Savannah

Save the date!

Fit Kids Fest presented by Junior League of Savannah and Savannah Children’s Museum will be on Valentine’s Day, Saturday, February 14th 2026, 1-4pm at Savannah Children’s Museum.

The 14th Annual Fit Kids Fest: Healthy Hearts are Happy Hearts is a free community event.

(Please note: Savannah Children’s Museum Exploration Station – the outdoor museum – will be open 1-4PM. Not regular operational hours. The new indoor STEAM Center will be open 9AM-3PM)

A free community event, Junior League of Savannah’s Fit Kids Fest focuses on the importance of a healthy body and mind by introducing kids and their parents to fun activities designed for children of all ages.

The goal of Fit Kids Fest Fit Kids Fest is to foster overall wellness among K-12 students and introduce families to healthy lifestyle resources in the community.

Activities include free face painting, a Teddy Bear Clinic, free full access to Savannah Children’s Museum.

The museum has an exploratory maze, nature’s kitchen, art maker space, puppet theater, slides, a sensory garden, a healthy scavenger hunt and more. 

Bring in your favorite Teddy Bear (or stuffed animal) to Fit Kids Fest for a check-up! Special thanks to our community partner, Mercer University School of Medicine. Volunteers with Mercer University School of Medicine will check Teddy’s symptoms, boo-boos, and help kids learn what doctors and nurses do to keep us healthy and strong.

The 2026 Fit Kids Fest Event will be Saturday, February 14, 1-4 p.m. at Savannah Children’s Museum at 655 Louisville Rd, Savannah, GA 31401.

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