Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum, Savannah

Name: Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum
Address: 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Savannah, 31401-2435, United States
Telephone: +1 912-232-1511

#52 among attractions in Savannah

Museum, Specialty museum, Greek Revival architecture

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William Scarbrough House is a historic house in Savannah, Georgia. Built in 1819, and subjected to a number later alterations, it is nationally significant as an early example of Greek Revival architecture, and is one of the few surviving American works of architect William Jay. The house was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1973. It is now home to the Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum, and it has largely been restored to an early 19th-century appearance. ()

Built: 1818 (206 years ago)Coordinates: 32°4'52"N, 81°5'50"W

Address

41 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdWestside (Yamacraw Village)Savannah 31401-2435 United States

Contact

+1 912-232-1511

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Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: African-American Monument, Savannah Civic Center, Christ Church, Johnson Square.

~1990 ftE
Monuments and statues
African-American Monument, Savannah
10 min walk • The African-American Monument is a public monument in Savannah, Georgia, United States, dedicated in 2002. Located near River Street along the city's waterfront with the Savannah River, the monument commemorates African Americans in the city and highlights the "invisible story of the Trans Atlantic slave trade".
~1610 ftS
Convention center, Entertainment, Sport venue
Savannah Civic Center, Savannah
8 min walk • The Savannah Civic Center is a multi-purpose facility located in Savannah, Georgia, in Savannah Historic District. Built-in 1974, the facility consists of an arena, theatre, ballroom, and exhibit halls.
0.4 miE
Church
Christ Church, Savannah
11 min walk • Christ Church is an Episcopal church at 28 Bull Street, Johnson Square, in Savannah, Georgia. Founded in 1733, it was the first church established in the Province of Georgia and one of the first parishes within the Episcopal Diocese of Georgia, earning it the nickname "the Mother Church of Georgia".
~1880 ftE
Park
Johnson Square, Savannah
10 min walk • Johnson Square is one of the 22 squares of Savannah, Georgia, United States. Located in the first row of the city's five rows of squares, it was the first of the squares to be laid out, in 1733, and remains the largest of the 22. It is east of Ellis Square, west of Reynolds Square and north of Wright Square.
~1840 ftS
Park
Orleans Square, Savannah
9 min walk • Orleans Square is one of the 22 squares of Savannah, Georgia, United States. It is located in the third row of the city's five rows of squares, on Barnard Street and West McDonough Street, and was laid out in 1815, shortly after the event it commemorates: General Andrew...
~440 ftE
Park
Franklin Square, Savannah
3 min walk • Franklin Square is one of the 22 squares of Savannah, Georgia, United States. It is located in the first row of the city's five rows of squares, at Montgomery Street and West St. Julian Street. It is west of Ellis Square in the northwestern corner of the city's grid of squares.
0.4 miSE
Church
Lutheran Church of the Ascension, Savannah
11 min walk • The Lutheran Church of the Ascension is a historic Lutheran church in Savannah, Georgia, located in the Savannah Historic District. The congregation was founded by Johann Martin Boltzius in 1741, with the current building constructed in 1843.
~1070 ftE
Park, Tourist information
Ellis Square, Savannah
6 min walk • Ellis Square is one of the 22 squares of Savannah, Georgia, United States. It is located in the first row of the city's five rows of squares, on Barnard Street and West St. Julian Street, and was one of the first four squares laid out. Today, it marks the western end of City Market.
~320 ftE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
First African Baptist Church, Savannah
2 min walk • First African Baptist Church, located in Savannah, Georgia, claims to be derived from the first black Baptist congregation in North America. While it was not officially organized until 1788, it grew from members who founded a congregation in 1773.
~1940 ftSE
Park, Cafe
Wright Square, Savannah
10 min walk • Wright Square is one of the 22 squares of Savannah, Georgia, United States. It is located in the second row of the city's five rows of squares, on Bull Street and President Street, and was laid out in 1733 as one of the first four squares.
~1040 ftSE
Museum, Art gallery, Art museum
Telfair Museums, Savannah
6 min walk • Telfair Museums, in the historic district of Savannah, Georgia, was the first public art museum in the Southern United States.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum open?

Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum?

Nearby attractions include First African Baptist Church, Savannah (2 min walk), Franklin Square, Savannah (3 min walk), First Bryan Baptist Church, Savannah (4 min walk), City Market, Savannah (4 min walk).

How to get to Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum:

Bus

G • Lines: 17 (5 min walk)
F • Lines: 29 (5 min walk)

Tram

Stop • Lines: Rssc (13 min walk)