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These are museums in Savannah or nearby.

-The Juliet Gordon Low Birthplace – Ms. Low was founder of the Girl Scouts and a Savannah native. Her home contains many of her art works, papers and memorabilia from her life. Girl Scouts are particularly welcome. Hours: 10-4 Mon.-Sat., 11-4 Sun. Admission: $8 adults, $7 children, $25 for family of 6. Location: 10 E. Oglethorpe, Savannah, GA. 912.233.4501 www.girlscouts.org/birthplace .

Andrew Low House – Juliette Gordon Low’s married home and the place where she founded the Girl Scouts on March 12, 1912. Hours: 10-4 Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat. Closed Thurs. Noon-4 on Sun. Admission: $8 adults, $5 – 6-13 yrs., 14-21 $6. Location: 329 Abercorn on Lafayette Square. 912.233.6854 www.andrewlowhouse.com

Beach Institute - Art museum and African American cultural center featuring changing exhibits. Hours: Noon-5 Tues.-Sat. Admission: $4 adults, $2 children. Location: 502 E. Harris St., Savannah, GA. 912.234.8000 www.kingstisdell.org/beach

Bonaventure Cemetery – An historic and particularly beautiful cemetery with interesting grave stones, a rich Revolutionary and Civil War history, gorgeous flowers and plantlife, and unusual stories. Famous graves include Johnny Mercer and Conrad Aiken and families, and a section of Jewish Holocaust victims. Hours: 8-5 everyday. Admission: Donations. Location: 330 Bonaventure Rd., Savannah, GA. 912.247.8173

Cathedral of St. John the Baptist - this spectacular building features stained glass windows from Austria, Stations of the Cross from Bavaria, altars of Carrera marble and an organ boasting over 2,000 pipes and 343 ranks. Built in 1876, destroyed in a fire in 1898 and rebuilt and rededicated in 1900, the church rivals any in Europe. Hours: 9-5 everyday except during masses and special church functions. Admission: free. Location: 222 W. Harris on Lafayette Square, Savannah, GA. 912.233.4709 www.savannahcathedral.org

Colonial Park Cemetery - opened in 1753 and closed in 1850, this historic cemetery features prominent Savannah Colonial citizen’s graves including Button Gwinnett, Georgia signer of the Declaration of Independence. Special markers designate those who made special contributions to the new colony. Hours: 8-8 daily. Admission: free. Location: Abercorn at Oglethorpe. 912.651.6843 http://www.nationalmathtrail.org/Math%20Trail%20Site%20folder%2066/colonialparkinfopage.html

Congregation Mickve Israel – Home to the third oldest Jewish congregation in the United States, Mickve Israel is of Gothic architecture and has a museum that houses the oldest Jewish diary writings of anywhere in the U.S. Also sponsors an Elderhostel program that focuses on Judaic studies (www.Elderhostel.org) Hours: 10:30-1:00 and 2:00-4:00 M-F. Admission $3. Location: Gordon at Bull St. on Monterey Square, Savannah, GA. 912.233.1547 www.mickveisrael.org

Davenport House Museum – built by Isaiah Davenport in the early 1820’s this beautiful home was slated to be torn down for a parking lot. The seven ladies of the now titled Savannah Historic Foundation saved the house and it is now a museum. Take a tour of the house and gardens, and they offer Madeira wine tastings and special events throughout the year. Hours: 10-4 Mon-Sat., 1-4 Sun. Admission: $8 adults, $5 children 6-18. Location: 324 State St. on Columbia Square. 912.236.8097 www.davenporthousemuseum.org

First African Baptist Church – Built by slaves beginning in 1859, this historic church stands as a testament to the value of faith in the life of slaves. After working all day in the fields, slaves would come and work all night on their church. There is a rich history of the Underground Railroad system and a museum of African and church artifacts. Martin Luther King, Ralph Mark Gilbert and other Civil Rights leaders preached here. Church includes a baby grand piano, one of only 8 in the world. Hours: Tues-Sat. 11:00, 1:00 and 3:00 tours. Admission: Donation. Location: 23 Montgomery St. on Franklin Square, Savannah, GA. 912.233.6957 www.oldestblackchurch.org

Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home – This is the childhood home of the award winning writer. Hours: 1-4 Sat. and Sun. Other times by special arrangement. Admission: $5. Location: 207 Charlton St. on Lafayette Square, Savannah, GA. 912.233.6014 www.flanneryoconnorhome.org

Forsythe Park - Savannah’s public park, these 20 acres feature spectacular Live Oak Trees, a Fragrant Garden for the Blind, a children’s playground and fort, a monument to the Confederate soldier, a monument to the Spanish American War soldier and tennis courts. Often the site for outdoor concerts and art shows. Hours: everyday. Admission: free. Location: On Bull between Whitaker and Drayton, Savannah, GA.

The Green Meldrim House – The house where Sherman stayed when he came in to occupy Savannah. Its unusual Gothic architecture features Oriole windows and unusual ironwork. It is now the parsonage for the Episcopal Church. Hours: 10-3:30 Tu, Th, Fri., 10-1 Sat. Admission: $7 adults, $2 children. Location: 1 W. Macon St. on Madison Square, Savannah, GA. 912.233.3845

Laurel Grove Cemetery – the resting place of many famous Savannahians, including Juliet Gordon Low. Hours: 8-8 daily. Admission: free. Location: at the end of Anderson Street on the West end. 912.651.6772 http://www.savannahga.gov/cityweb/cemeteriesweb.nsf

Massie Heritage Center – The oldest continuously running school in Georgia has a classroom set up as it would have appeared in the 1800s. This school had separate girls and boys entrances and used slates for writing. There is a museum in the basement and the classroom upstairs. Hours: 9-4 Mon-Fri. Admission: $3 self guided tour; $5 for special tours made by reservation. Location: 207 E. Gordon St., Calhoun Square, Savannah, GA. 912.201.5070 www.massieschool.com

Mercer-Williams House – The scene of the murder in Midnight In The Garden of Good and Evil, the Mercer House was also featured in the film by the same name. See where the murder took place and tour a really beautiful historic home. Hours: 10:30, 11:10, noon, 1:30, 2:10, 2:50 and 3:30 tours Mon-Sat. Admission: $12.50. Location: 429 Bull St. on Monterey Square, Savannah, GA. 912.236.6352 www.mercerhouse.com

Old Fort Jackson – One of Georgia’s oldest forts, this well preserved site offers a look at life in the early days of Georgia. Demonstrations take place in season and there are exhibits plus a gift shop. Hours: 9-5 Mon-Sat. Admission: $4.25, discount for seniors, students, military and AAA. Location: 1 Fort Jackson Rd., Savannah, GA. 912.232.3945 www.chsgeorgia.org

Owens Thomas House – Said to be the finest example of Regency architecture in the country, this beautifully restored home was designed by William Jay. The carriage house in back retains the “haint blue” paint on the ceiling, and the garden retains its original design. Hours: Mon. 12-5, Tues-Sat 10-5, Sun. 1-5. Admission: $10 adults; $8 seniors and AAA; $5 college students; $4 children 5-12. Location: 124 Abercorn on Oglethorpe Square, Savannah, GA. 912.233.9743 www.telfair.org

Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum – Reverend Mark Ralph Gilbert, pastor at the First African Baptist Church, did more for civil rights in Savannah than perhaps any other person. See this terrific display of the process and how it was accomplished without violence. Hours: 9-5 Mon-Sat. Admission: $4 adults, $3 senior citizens, $2 students and children. Location: 460 Martin Luther King Drive, Savannah, GA. 912.231.8900 www.sip.armstrong.edu/Civilrightsmuseum/info.html#member

Round House Railroad Museum – Built and operated by the Central of Georgia Railway from 1851 to 1963, this National Historic Landmark site contains the oldest and most complete railroad repair shops in the U.S. Step onto old rail cars, see the turntable turn a rail car around, and visit the center that houses the machinery used in rail road production. Hours: 9-5 everyday. Admission: $4.25, discount for seniors, military, students and AAA. Location: 601 W. Harris St., Savannah, GA. 912.651-6823 www.http://railga.com/oddend/roundhouse.html

Savannah History Museum – A museum and film that follows the history of Savannah, this museum has exhibitions of the cotton, rice and railroad industries and has the bench used in the Forrest Gump movie. Special exhibits change. Hours: 9-5 daily. Admission: $4.25, discounts for seniors, military and students. Location: 303 Martin Luther King Drive in the Visitor’s Center. 912.651.6825 www.chsgeorgia.org/shm

Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum – this former home of the Scarborough family is now a museum housing maritime information and exhibits, including the history of shipping in the early days of Georgia. Hours: Tues-Sun 10-5. Admission: $8 adults, $6 students/seniors/military/AAA, $20 family pass. Location: 411 Martin Luther King Dr., Savannah, GA. 912.232.1511 www.shipsofthesea.org

Telfair Museum of Art and the Jepson Center for the Arts – The original Telfair is one of the oldest museums in the south and is housed in the former home of Mary Telfair, benefactor and philanthropist who was from Savannah. The older museum features Old Masters and the historic home. The Jepson Center, just opened in 2006, houses modern art exhibits with a hands-on center for children. Hours and admission:

Location: 121 Barnard St. on Telfair Square, Savannah, GA. 912.232-1177 www.telfair.org

Wormsloe Historic Site – Ruins of home built by Noble Jones between 1739 and 1745. Features demonstrations of colonial life, arts and crafts. Hours: 9-5 Tu-Sat., 2-5:30 Sun. Admission $4 adults, $2.50 children. Location: 7601 Skidaway Rd., Savannah, GA. 912.353.3023 http://roadsidegeorgia.com/site/wormsloe.html

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