🏛️ Telfair Museums | A Trio of Savannah's Artistic & Historic Icons
The Telfair Academy, Jepson Center for the Arts, and Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters together form the Telfair Museums—the oldest public art museum in the American South. Located in Savannah's historic district, this trio offers a captivating journey through centuries of art, architecture, and social history, each site providing a distinct and essential perspective on Southern culture. ✨ The Telfair Museums Experience: Telfair Academy: Housed in a Regency-style mansion, it showcases 19th- and early-20th-century American and European art in opulent, historic galleries. Jepson Center for the Arts: A striking contemporary building dedicated to modern and interactive art, featuring rotating exhibitions and innovative installations. Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters: A meticulously preserved Regency-era house offering a powerful, nuanced tour that addresses both the lives of the wealthy owners and the enslaved people who lived and worked there. A single ticket often grants access to all three sites, making it a rich, full-day cultural immersion. The combination of grandeur, modernity, and historical honesty is unparalleled in Savannah. 📝 Short Social Media Caption: “From Regency grandeur to modern masterpieces. 🎨✨ Savannah’s Telfair Museums trio offers art, history, and architecture across three unforgettable sites. 📍 Various addresses in Savannah’s Historic District** #TelfairMuseums #SavannahArt #HistoricSavannah #JepsonCenter #OwensThomasHouse #ArtMuseum #SouthernHistory #CulturalGem #SavannahGA #MuseumHopping