Free entry to local museums for Bank of America customers
As part of the Bank's nationwide program, Museums on Us, more than 225 cultural experiences are free. In the Coastal Empire, the following places are part of the program:
Georgia State Railroad Museum
Located in Tricentennial Park, Georgia State Railroad Museum is a beautiful National Historic Landmark located at the old Central of Georgia Railway Savannah Shops and Terminal Facilities. With a fully operational turntable, you have the chance to explore historic railcars, experience the handcar and go on guided tours. Be sure to check the train rides that run on the hour from 10 a.m. through 3 p.m.
Old Fort Jackson
Old Fort Jackson is a National Historic Landmark offering daily cannon firings and exciting interactive programs for adults, kids and families. It features historical weapons demonstrations and interactive programming for families. Daily cannon firings occur at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Pin Point Heritage Museum (Saturday only)
At the Pin Point Heritage Museum located in the old A.S. Varn & Son Oyster and Crab Factory, visitors can experience the Gullah/Geechee culture firsthand. For nearly 100 years, the community of Pin Point was quietly isolated on the banks of the Moon River just south of Savannah. Now, you can explore the refurbished museum complex and experience multimedia presentations, exciting exhibits, and unparalleled views of the marsh!
Savannah Children's Museum
Located within the Central of Georgia Railway Carpentry Shop, Savannah Children's Museum features over a dozen exhibits designed to expand the imaginations of children including an exploration maze, a reading nook, and a sensory garden.
Savannah History Museum
Located in the former Central of Georgia Railway Passenger Depot, Savannah History Museum takes you on a journey through time from Savannah's earliest days to the present, with unique exhibits and interactive experiences for the family. Exhibits include an early 20th-century steam locomotive, archaeological finds from Savannah's Revolutionary War history, and much more.
Harper Fowlkes House
Located on Orleans Square, the Harper Fowlkes House takes gusts through the history of one of Savannah's most iconic buildings by sharing fascinating architectural details, artwork and interiors. Guests can learn about the 1842 home's inhabitants, including Alida Harper Fowlkes. Alida was an entrepreneur and preservationist who ran several businesses and helped to restore several historic buildings in Savannah.
: Diedrick Brackens 'The Shape of Survival'
Diedrick Brackens creates woven tapestries that blend a cosmic array of allegories, historical narratives, and autobiographical memories into compelling forms. In the shape of survival, Brackens brings his work into intimate dialogue with the American South, drawing on the region's history of quilting and influences from myriad historic artists, most notably Aaron Douglas. Brackens' use of hand-dyed cotton acknowledges the weighty legacy of this material, honoring its past while transmuting it into lyrical, awe-inspiring artworks. Now through July 7.
Present your Bank of America credit or debit card along with a photo ID to gain free general admission to any participating institution.
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