Join Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum for a 30-minute creative adventure! Design and build your own spooky, swampy sea monster using colorful collage, wild textures, and a splash of imagination. Will your creature be lurking below the waves or ruling the seven seas?
This popular annual fall family fundraiser features STEAM activities, train rides, owls, reptiles, potions Teddy bear hospital, quilly writing and STEAM activities with 18 community partners,
Lowcountry Turners will be making custom lathe-turning wands that will be available for purchase while supplies last.
Other activities will be led by Coastal Heritage Society community partners including Wilderess Southeast (WiSE), Tybee Marine Science Center, Geecheehead.Arts, ABA Autism of Georgia, Savannah Speech & Hearing Center, Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry, Callaway Critters, Georgia Southern Center for Wildlife Education, Memorial Health Dwaine & Cynthia Willett Children’s Hospital, Coastal Rail Buffs, Garrison Voices, and Savannah Tree Foundation.
Latin Chicks, Pie Society, Savannah Square Pops, Naked Dog food trucks will be on site with food available for purchase.
Once a month, our youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson Center in Savannah 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 A Seat at the Table! Create decorated plates to show what makes people happy at your table! Space is limited, pre-register to secure your spot.
Local residents are invited to celebrate the new exhibition, Michelangelo’s Women: Images of Female Power and Divinity from the Casa Buonarroti, with a day of free admission and hands on activities and demonstrations at the Jepson Center, Saturday, Oct. 24th, 10AM-5PM.
Free admission all day for local residents including Chatham, Effingham, Bryan, Liberty, Bulloch, Jasper, and Beaufort Counties. Investment provided by the City of Savannah.
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 enchanting 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. Members: Free I Non-members: Free with admission.
Take time to unleash your creativity, join us in our studios every Saturday and Sunday between 10am and 2pm for art-making projects for all ages! Work at your own pace and comfort level through an array of creative media such as watercolors, collage, calligraphy, origami, coloring books, and much 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.
All aboard for a fun fall morning of books, crafts and trains under the storytime Live Oak tree at Savannah Children’s Museum
Join us at Savannah Children’s Museum on Sunday, November 15, 10:30-11:30AM for a special author visit and book signing with Kelly Young-Silverman, author of Hot Boiled Peanuts, and mother-daughter duo Rosalind and Maggie Bunn, authors of All Aboard, Georgia! and The Naughty List.
Kids can enjoy a peanut-themed craft inspired by Hot Boiled Peanuts, a train-themed craft inspired by All Aboard, Georgia!, and coloring fun while meeting the authors and celebrating their books.
Books will be available for purchase, or bring your own copies from home to have signed. Included with admission. Free for Coastal Heritage Society members. Become a member here.
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Bring the whole family to the Davenport House Museum in Savannah this October for a spooky blend of literacy, history, and hands-on fun! Designed for children of all ages and their caregivers, Spooky Storytime brings history and community stories to life inside one of Savannah’s oldest homes.
Join us for a multi-sensory adventure divided into three fun parts:
Listen: We gather inside the museum’s historic basement room for a 30-minute read-aloud of a carefully selected children’s book that connects to a piece of our shared history.
Explore & Create: Following the read-aloud, guests participate in an engaging, hands-on craft or educational activity inspired by the day’s story.
Refresh: Kids and parents can relax and enjoy complimentary snacks and drinks.
Build Your Home Library!
Thanks to our wonderful community partners, every family who attends will receive a free copy of the featured book to take home! We are thrilled to help you grow your personal collection and keep the joy of reading alive long after your museum visit.
Important Details:
Who: Open to children of all ages. All participants must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
When: Saturday, October 17th, 4:00-5:30 PM
Cost: Completely FREE to attend, but registration is required to ensure we have enough books and supplies for everyone.
Where: Check in at the Historic Kennedy Pharmacy located at 323 E Broughton St.
Free but registration required. Register online here.
Calling all young wizards, witches, inventors, and curious minds! Tickets are now on sale for Frogwarts: A Magical Adventure! on Sunday, October 25th, 11AM-3PM.
Georgia State Railroad Museum and Savannah Children’s Museum will transform into a magical world of discovery during Coastal Heritage Society’s signature fall family fundraiser, Frogwarts: A Magical Adventure!
Families can enjoy a day filled with STEAM activities, train rides, spellbinding fun, and plenty of hands-on adventures.
Explore magical classes inspired by wizard-school themed
adventure while discovering chemistry, engineering, biology, art, and more.
Frogwarts highlights include:
Train rides and handcar rides
Custom wand-making
Potions
Quill writing
Reptiles and owls
“Kuidditch”
STEAM activities
Whale Wizards
Fortune-telling
Charms
Candle-making
And much more
Lowcountry Turners will be creating custom lathe-turned wands available for purchase while supplies last.
Bring your favorite stuffed animal for the Magical Creature Care Clinic, also known as the Teddy Bear Clinic, hosted by the Medical College of Georgia-Savannah in the STEAM Center classroom.
Enjoy a performance by students from Garrison Glee Club from Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts and explore activities led by Coastal Heritage Society’s community partners.
Latin Chicks, Pie Society, Savannah Square Pops, and Naked Dog food trucks will be on site with food available for purchase.
A special thank-you to our sponsors: Colonial Group Inc., The Lesher Family Foundation, LiveOak Fiber, Pediatric Associates of Savannah, PC, Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry, The Bush Agency, and Royal Restrooms of Savannah.
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with the Davenport House Museum and the Savannah Chinese Association during this free Family Day filled with hands-on activities, cultural performances, refreshments, and fun for all ages. One of the most important holidays in many East and Southeast Asian cultures, the Mid-Autumn Festival celebrates the harvest, family reunions, and the full moon—a time for gathering together, sharing food, and giving thanks.
The celebration also honors an important chapter in the Davenport House’s own history. From 1901–1902, the home was occupied by the Chan family, one of Savannah’s earliest Chinese American families. Through this special partnership, guests are invited to connect with the museum’s past while celebrating a living cultural tradition. Visitors will also have the opportunity to explore the return of the museum’s acclaimed exhibition, Old Chan Magic: Chinese Roots, Southern Branches, which shares the story of the Chan family and Savannah’s early Chinese community.
At 12:15pm there will be the official opening of Charming Savannah Seen Through Chinese Eyes a photography exhibition celebrating the beauty, character, and stories of Savannah through the perspectives of local Chinese photographers. This exhibition is a visual conversation about place, belonging, and community. Through their lenses, the photographers share how Savannah has inspired them, welcomed them, and become part of their own stories.
Family Day is free and open to the public thanks to generous support from the City of Savannah. Join us for an afternoon of history, culture, and community as we celebrate the many stories that make Savannah unique.
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Making Waves Family Day will fill the museum and gardens with hands-on activities for kids—from art and storytelling to marine science, navigation and maritime adventures. Families can explore activities throughout the historic Scarbrough House, along with special experiences from Tybee Island Marine Science Center, Georgia Southern University, Loop It Up Savannah, and Deep Center.
It’s also the debut of some of the museum’s new hands-on family learning experiences, so there will be lots for kids to actually do while they explore the house and maritime collection!
Toddler Tuesday is an Oatland Wildlife Center program for 1-4 year old children and their caregivers that focuses on one of Oatland’s animals, or a relevant nature theme. The program will meet at the picnic pavilion and will include singing, finger play, a story, and a possible encounter with one of our furry, feathered or scaly residents.
Occasionally the program ventures to an exhibit, so dress appropriately and bring your stroller and walking shoes.
Pre-registration is no longer necessary. You can just show up and sign in. Pre-school programs must book a private program.
In the event of inclement weather we may cancel. Please check the website or Oatland’s social media or call the center if you are uncertain (912-395-1500).
Sessions are offered twice on Tuesdays from 10-10:30AM & 11-11:30AM.
If you don’t see a new theme, don’t worry, the program runs all year except one week during 4th of July, one week in October when prepping for Halloween Hike, Nov. 11 and over the winter holidays.
Nextdoor to Georgia State Railroad Museum, Savannah Children’s Museum will continue Summer Hours through Labor Day. Open Wednesday-Monday, 9AM-2PM. Closed Tuesday for group bookings.
Savannah Children’s Museum is separate admission from Georgia State Railroad Museum. Admission is free for Coastal Heritage Society members. Become a member here.
Savannah Children’s Museum is Labor Day Weekend including on Labor Day, Monday, September, 7th.
School Hours start Tuesday, September, 8th. School hours are Wednesday-Sunday, 9AM-3PM. Closed Monday and Tuesday for group bookings.
Train rides nextdoor at Georgia State Railroad Museum are Fridays-Sundays in August and September, hourly 10AM-3PM. Train rides also will be offered on Labor Day, Monday, September 7th.
Train rides are included in admission to Georgia State Railroad Museum, which is a separate admission from Savannah Children’s Museum.
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Hold a terrapin turtle hatchling and learn about local conservation efforts to help Diamondback Terrapin populations recover through nest protection and egg relocation. Representatives from the Skidaway Audubon Diamondback Terrapin Rescue Project will share how families can help protect these remarkable coastal turtles.
Program Details: • All ages are welcome. • Children ages 6 and older may hold a hatchling. • Learn about terrapin conservation and recovery efforts. • Free parking available.
Admission: Included with museum admission. Free for Coastal Heritage Society members. Become a member here.
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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. Learn more here.
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Walks-Talks-Treks: Tybee Marine Science Center has regular programs this weeks.
Cool off with a morning of free family fun at Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum during Splash on the High Seas on Saturday, July 25 from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM.
Presented in partnership with Safe Kids Savannah, this annual summer event combines hands-on activities with important water safety education. Families can enjoy water games, creative crafts, sidewalk chalk, outdoor activities, life jacket demonstrations, and interactive stations focused on water, boat, and emergency safety.
Guests are also invited to explore Savannah’s largest private gardens and step inside the museum to experience Drawn to the Sea, our newest exhibition celebrating maritime stories through comics and illustration.
King of Pops will be on site with refreshing treats available for purchase.
Admission is free from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM. Regular museum admission resumes at 1:00 PM.
Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum 41 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Savannah, GA 31401
Here’s a chance for your teen to become involved in the community, gain work experience, and build their resume while earning community service hours: become a member of Coastal Heritage Society Volunteer Teen Board!
Teens ages 13-18 are invited to apply to Coastal Heritage Society (CHS) Volunteer Teen Board for the 2026-2027 school year. Open to students throughout the Coastal Georgia-Savannah area including homeschool students.
Earn community service hours while helping bring history to life for children and families at Savannah’s museums and historic sites.
Build leadership skills, make new friends, and make a lasting impact in our community.
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.
Looking for a fun, family-friendly way to kick off the July 4th weekend in Savannah?
Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum is hosting a Stars & Stripes Celebration on Friday, July 3 from 12–6 PM, with plenty for kids and families to enjoy throughout the museum and gardens.
Families can play patriotic mini golf, enjoy live music from the Savannah Local All Stars, keep the celebration going with DJ Jimmy Butcher, grab hot dogs from Naked Dog, cool off with Leopold’s Ice Cream and King of Pops, play cornhole, take photos at festive selfie stations, and explore the museum along the way.
The museum’s current exhibition, Drawn to the Sea, will also be on full display. This family-friendly exhibition brings maritime history to life through illustration, storytelling, comics, and artwork inspired by real ships and Savannah’s connection to the sea. It’s a great way for kids to experience history in a colorful, creative, and accessible way.
This is a great daytime option for families looking for something festive before the evening fireworks and holiday weekend plans. Tickets are $22, and children 3 and under are free. Ships of the Sea members at the Yacht level and above also receive free admission to the event.
Stars & Stripes Celebration Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum Friday, July 3 2026 12-6 PM $22 Admission (3 and younger free!) shipsofthesea.org/stars-stripes
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$5 per child | Adult Members – FREE | Non-Members – $12
Once a month, our youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson Center for story time, a special gallery tour, and a curated art activity. Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here. Come play, learn, and explore The World of William O. Golding inside CAM (Children’s Art Museum) with us! Learn more here.
Join us every Wednesday for family drop-in art activities inspired by our new CAM exhibition The World of William O. Golding. Enjoy a different nautical art activity in the CAM family lounge each month!
June Activity:
Sailor Hats and Crafts- Decorate your sailor’s hat, learn how to tie a knot, and decorate your own treasure chest!
New! FREE admission to the CAM Art à la Carte program for parents and caregivers with toddlers and young children receiving SNAP benefits (please show EBT card at our front desk).
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.
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.
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.
Hold a terrapin turtle hatchling and learn about local conservation efforts to help Diamondback Terrapin populations recover through nest protection and egg relocation. Representatives from the Skidaway Audubon Diamondback Terrapin Rescue Project will share how families can help protect these remarkable coastal turtles.
Program Details: • All ages are welcome. • Children ages 6 and older may hold a hatchling. • Learn about terrapin conservation and recovery efforts. • Free parking available.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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