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Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum

41 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Savannah, GA 31401
912 232 1511
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Ranked #12 of 112 attractions in Savannah
Type: Speciality Museums
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Traveller Description:   The Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum is housed in the Scarbrough House, built in 1819 for the principal owner of the Savannah, the first steamship... more »
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USA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

In a historic house associated with the shipping business. Nice garden with paths in back of the house. Easy to miss even while walking by it, so be persistent. Has off street parking and a museum shop.

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ShipsoftheSea, Events Assistant at Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum, responded to this review
22 May 2013

We're so thrilled that you enjoyed your time at Ships of the Sea! Please come back soon! More

Fountain Valley, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

For a small admissions fee, the museum was impressive with many model ships displayed showing the history for the many different types of ships that were used.

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Maine
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

i am interested in history and museums interest me, so this was so much fun for me and my family. there is lots to look at and lots to learn, i'd reccomend for families of all ages, and with many different interests.

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Huntsville
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

Definately worth the fee. There were lots of miniture replicas of all kinds of ships (obviously). The building itself and the gardens were a bonus. This was one of my favorite stops downtown. We stayed about an hour.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013 via mobile

Toured the museum and gardens as a wedding venue! SO gorgeous! Two different gardens could allow for either a small or large wedding. Absolutely breath taking and totally worth it!

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Winter Springs, Florida, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

Ever since my first trip to Savannah in March 2010, I've wanted to have a wedding in one of the squares. We recently saw a wedding taking place, and it didn't occur to me that having it in the square means all of the tourists and residents of Savannah would be able to walk around the square, cars and tour... More

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ShipsoftheSea, Events Assistant at Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum, responded to this review
30 April 2013

Thank you Kelly for your kinds words for about Ships of the Sea for a Wedding Venue. We're thrilled that you found your wedding vision to come to life in the Scarbrough Garden and know it will be absolutley beautiful in June 2014! Please feel free to check out our Facebook page for updated pictures of weddings in the gardens.... More

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Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

Wonderful way to pass a cloudy morning, wandering among the ship models and getting a history lesson along the way. The museum is just big enough to be interesting without wearing one out. The ship models are beatifully crafted, and large enough to allow for a great deal of detail. Stories about their associations with Savannah are clearly posted. Nice... More

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Birmingham, Alabama
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

This museum is inside of a beautiful, old home that is amazing even without the nautical displays. The incredibly detailed model ships need plenty of time to properly appreciate. In addition to the history on the inside, the outside of the museum is worth allotting plenty of time--the gardens are lush, fragrant and very beautiful.

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Halifax, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

This is a sweet little museum. Doesn't take a lot of time but gives a good over view of Savannah's important place as a commercial and naval port.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

The building is beautiful and the ship displays are fantastic. The gardens are restful and well maintained. Anyone interested in the sea and part of the history of Savanna will not be disappointed in the visit to the Maritime Museum.

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