Telfair Museums: Which of the Three Sites Should You Visit?

Telfair's $30 pass covers all three museum sites for seven days, which is a reason not to rush them in one afternoon. Jepson Center and Telfair Academy are next-door art museums you walk through at your own pace; Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters is a guided visit with a small group limit, about seven minutes away on foot.

Visiting basics

Adult pass: $30 for all three sites, valid seven days
Hours: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Tuesday–Sunday; closed Monday
Jepson Center: 207 W. York St.
Telfair Academy: 121 Barnard St.
Owens-Thomas: 124 Abercorn St.; timed capacity and onsite check-in
Facts checked: September 1, 2026

Which Telfair site fits your visit?

Site	Choose it for	Know first
Jepson Center and Children's Art Museum	Contemporary exhibitions, a modern building and the interactive children's museum	Check what is on view; exhibitions change
Telfair Academy	American and European art, sculpture and decorative arts inside a historic house	It is self-paced, but individual galleries can change
Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters	Architecture and early-19th-century history interpreted through the lens of slavery	Limited tour capacity, onsite check-in and stairs in the main house

Ticket prices and hours

The museum currently lists the seven-day pass at $30 for adults, $27 for seniors age 65 and older, $27 for active military with ID, $20 for students age 13–25 with ID, $10 for children age 6–12 and free for age 5 and under. All three sites list 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday and close Monday. Holiday exceptions and exhibition work can change that pattern, so check the current museum page.

Reserve Owens-Thomas before arranging the walk

The site-specific Owens-Thomas FAQ says visitors may select a day and time online up to four weeks ahead, space permitting. Everyone must still check in at the ticket booth. Guided visits typically last 45–60 minutes, leave at 15-minute intervals and hold up to 12 people. The general hours page still describes tours as first-come, so I would follow the more specific booking FAQ and reserve a time whenever Owens-Thomas is the reason for buying the pass.

Access differs among the three buildings

The Owens-Thomas main house retains original stairs and has no elevator. Telfair identifies ramped entrances at the Orientation Gallery and Slave Quarters, but those features do not provide access to every room in the house. Ask the museum directly about access at Jepson and the Academy; one building's details do not carry over to the others.

Use the seven days instead of forcing one afternoon

Jepson and Telfair Academy are about a minute apart. Telfair puts Owens-Thomas about seven minutes away on foot. Robinson garage is next to the first pair; State Street garage is across the square from Owens-Thomas. My first choice is Owens-Thomas at its reserved time, then one of the art museums. Use the pass again later if the trip has room.

Related district walks, not Telfair tickets

Buy museum admission from Telfair. These are general Historic District walks that pass near the three buildings.

Highlights & Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour
★ 4.8 (255 reviews) · 2 hours · from $25
A central-squares walk that can fill the gap before a timed Owens-Thomas visit.
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History of Savannah Walking Tour
★ 5.0 (43 reviews) · 1.5 hours · from $35
A shorter history walk for a day already anchored by one museum.
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