Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum

Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum The last admission to the museum is 4:15 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.
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Please visit https://www.shipsofthesea.org/visit-us to learn more about our educational program and tour options and accommodations for those with disabilities.

06/18/2026

✨ Tomorrow night, the lights go down!

Start your weekend with a one-of-a-kind evening inside the historic Scarbrough House. Wander a 200-year-old mansion after hours, experience Abby Portner’s immersive artwork of light and color, enjoy beats by DJ Jimmy Butcher, and see the museum in a completely different light.

Grab a drink from our bar, spend time with friends, and soak in the atmosphere as the mansion transforms for After Dark House Party.

🎟️ Purchase your tickets online tonight or pay at the door tomorrow evening.

📅 Friday, June 19
⏰ 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Whether you're visiting Savannah for the weekend or looking for something different to do on a Friday night, there's no better way to kick off the weekend than After Dark!

🔗 shipsofthesea.org/after-dark-party

✨ Meet the artist behind After Dark!When she’s not touring Iceland, creating music videos, or designing imaginative expe...
06/17/2026

✨ Meet the artist behind After Dark!

When she’s not touring Iceland, creating music videos, or designing imaginative experiences for bands and festivals, you can find Abby Portner bringing her creative vision to Savannah.

This Friday, Abby will create an immersive room installation inside the museum, blending light, storytelling, and imagination in a way only she can. Paired with music from DJ Jimmy Butcher, it’s the perfect backdrop for an evening spent exploring the Scarbrough House after hours.

Wander the galleries with a drink in hand, experience the mansion after dark, and discover a side of the museum that most visitors never get to see.

Join us this Friday, June 19, for immersive artwork by Abby Portner, beats by Jimmy Butcher, drinks, and after-hours access to one of Savannah’s most beautiful historic homes.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now!

🔗 Link in bio!

William Scarbrough had the kind of imagination that could look out across the water and see more than ships.As a success...
06/16/2026

William Scarbrough had the kind of imagination that could look out across the water and see more than ships.

As a successful Savannah merchant, Scarbrough made his fortune through trade, shipping, and the movement of goods through one of the South’s busiest port cities. He knew the power of a good voyage. He knew what it meant when the right ship, the right cargo, and the right idea came together.

So when the possibility of steam-powered ocean travel began to take shape, Scarbrough leaned in.

The S.S. Savannah was bold, beautiful, and just a little bit wild for her time. Most ships still crossed the ocean by sail, but this vessel carried a new idea with her: that steam power might help change the future of travel, trade, and connection across the sea.

It was the kind of investment that required more than money. It required imagination, courage, and a willingness to take on the risk before the rest of the world was ready.

The S.S. Savannah was only the first step toward a much bigger leap in technology, but first steps matter. They ask someone to believe before the proof is easy to see. In this story, William Scarbrough carried much of that risk, and maritime history was better for it.

More than 200 years later, we still love that sense of wonder!

Today, the Scarbrough House is home to Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum, where visitors can step inside the world of William Scarbrough and the S.S. Savannah, one of maritime history’s most exciting experiments.

Come visit us in Savannah, GA, and spend a little time with a story that dared to dream big!

Plan your visit
🔗shipsofthesea.org/visit-us

🎧 Meet the soundtrack behind After Dark!If you visited Sea of Ink, you’ve already seen Jimmy Butcher’s work. A Savannah ...
06/15/2026

🎧 Meet the soundtrack behind After Dark!

If you visited Sea of Ink, you’ve already seen Jimmy Butcher’s work. A Savannah artist, designer, and founder of one of the city’s most iconic tattoo studios, Jimmy contributed artwork to the exhibition and helped create some of the merchandise featured in our gift shop.

This Friday, you’ll experience another side of his creativity as he takes over the turntables for After Dark House Party. Known for his work in fine art, streetwear, public murals, and beyond, Jimmy brings the same creative energy and artistic vision to his DJ sets.

Join us this Friday, June 19, for beats by Jimmy Butcher, immersive artwork by Abby Portner, drinks, and a chance to experience the museum after hours!

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now!

🔗 shipsofthesea.org/after-dark-party

Need a different kind of Saturday or Sunday afternoon?Step inside Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum and spend a little ti...
06/12/2026

Need a different kind of Saturday or Sunday afternoon?

Step inside Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum and spend a little time imagining what the walls of the Scarbrough House have seen over the last 200 years! This beautiful 1819 home has stories tucked into every room, and our guided tours are a wonderful way to slow down, look closer, and get to know the history of this Savannah treasure.

Guided tours are offered this weekend (and every weekend in June):

Saturday at 11 AM
Sunday at 2 PM

Our museum is air conditioned, too, making it a perfect escape from the Savannah heat. Come tour the museum, stroll through our gardens, and then head over to City Market for a late lunch. It’s a simple, beautiful way to spend the afternoon, and you’ll be glad you did!

Reserve your spot online by purchasing a Guided Tour ticket, or stop by before the tour, purchase general admission, and let our front desk know you’d like to join.

🎟 Tickets
🔗shipsofthesea.org/visit-us

A ship’s wheel may be one of the most recognizable symbols of life at sea, but it is more than just a beautiful piece of...
06/11/2026

A ship’s wheel may be one of the most recognizable symbols of life at sea, but it is more than just a beautiful piece of nautical design.

The wheel itself did not directly turn the ship. Instead, it was connected to a steering system of ropes, chains, or cables that moved the rudder below the water. That rudder is what helped guide the vessel on its course.

Before wheels like this became common, many ships were steered with a tiller, a long wooden handle connected to the rudder. As ships grew larger, the wheel gave sailors more control and leverage, especially in rough seas when steering required strength, focus, and steady hands.

Look closely at the spokes, the polished wood, and the brass detail at the center. Even an object as familiar as this one carries centuries of maritime skill, craftsmanship, and trust.

Come by Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum in Savannah, GA and see it for yourself! You might be surprised by how many stories are waiting in the details.

Plan your visit now!
🔗shipsofthesea.org/visit-us

06/10/2026

Need a break from the summer heat?

Our Maple Grove is free to visit and full of shade, quiet paths, and a little relief from the Savannah sun! Stop by, cool down, and enjoy a peaceful moment in our gardens.

No museum admission required to visit the gardens. 🌿

Plan your visit now!
🔗shipsofthesea.org/visit-us

06/08/2026

At first glance, these Mariner Girl Scout uniforms are charming pieces of the past. But their story runs much deeper.

The Girl Scout Mariners were girls with “nautical leanings” who learned real maritime skills, from knot tying and navigation to sailing, signaling, chart reading, first aid, and boat handling. Their groups were once called “ships,” their leaders were known as skippers, and their uniforms reflected a time when girls were carving out their own place on the water.

By 1960, the separate Mariner uniform was discontinued, making pieces like these a special reminder of a bold chapter in Girl Scout history.

Come see these Mariner Girl Scout outfits at Ships of the Sea and discover the story of the girls who were ready to chart their own course!

Plan your visit now!
🔗shipsofthesea.org/visit-us

There’s something special about arriving at the museum and seeing the lanterns glowing!Long before you step inside the S...
06/05/2026

There’s something special about arriving at the museum and seeing the lanterns glowing!

Long before you step inside the Scarbrough House, their warm light seems to say, “Welcome aboard.” They stand quietly among the gardens, flickering in the evening air and inviting visitors to slow down, look around, and discover a piece of Savannah’s maritime story.

Beginning tomorrow, our complimentary guided tours will set sail at 11 am (2pm on Sundays). Whether it’s your first visit or your fiftieth, we hope the lanterns are the first of many details that make you feel at home here.

Admission includes the guided tour. Simply let our front desk know you’d like to join when you arrive.

Address

41 Martin. Luther King Jr Boulevard
Savannah, GA
31401

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+19122321511

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