Georgia State Railroad Museum, Savannah

Name: Georgia State Railroad Museum
Address: 655 Louisville Road, Savannah, 31401, United States
Telephone: +1 912-651-6823

#13 among attractions in Savannah

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The Georgia State Railroad Museum is a museum in Savannah, Georgia located at a historic Central of Georgia Railway site. It includes parts of the Central of Georgia Railway: Savannah Shops and Terminal Facilities National Historic Landmark District. The complex is considered the most complete antebellum railroad complex in the United States. The museum, located at 655 Louisville Road, is part of a historic district included in the National Register of Historic Places. ()

Built: 1853 (172 years ago)Coordinates: 32°4'34"N, 81°6'9"W

Address

655 Louisville RoadWestside (Yamacraw Village)Savannah 31401 United States

Contact

+1 912-651-6823

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Georgia State Railroad Museum open?

Georgia State Railroad Museum is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Georgia State Railroad Museum?

Nearby attractions include Savannah Children's Museum, Savannah (2 min walk), Savannah History Museum, Savannah (4 min walk), Savannah History Museum, Savannah (4 min walk), SCAD Museum of Art, Savannah (6 min walk).

How to get to Georgia State Railroad Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Georgia State Railroad Museum:

Bus

Joe Murray Rivers, Jr. Intermodal Transit Center (7 min walk)
N • Lines: 31 (8 min walk)

Tram

Stop • Lines: Rssc (23 min walk)