Telfair Museum of Art - Savannah, GA
The Telfair Museum of Art opened in 1886 when Mary Telfair left all of her belongings and estate to the Georgia Society. The museum is now the oldest art museum in the Southern territory.
Made up of three buildings, with very different, but equally fascinating architecture, the art and cultural artifacts inside are not the only jewels to see. The Telfair Academy has a neo-classical design and offers a glimpse into 19th century life.
The Owens-Thomas House is a national historical landmark given to the museum in 1951. The newest 2006 Jepson Center offers a 64,000-sq. foot space, bringing modernism to the century-old museum. From art classes, to rotating and permanent collections, this museum offers visitors a chance to transport themselves in time.