Museum

Established 1856

Massie School opened in 1856 as Savannah’s first free public school, operating continuously except for its use as a Union hospital during the Civil War Federal occupation of the city and as a Freedmen’s school during Reconstruction.

Closed as a regular school in 1974, Massie reopened in 1977 as a teaching museum for history and architecture with programs attracting visitors of all ages, serving over 20,000 visitors last year. A local school system property, the site hosts exhibitions and programs throughout the year.

Massie Today

For over 150 years, Massie has educated the citizens of Savannah and the surrounding area.  Today, we continue a tradition of providing high-quality, engaging programs for visitors of all ages. Visit Us

 

  • Our Hours

    Monday – Friday Hours: 10am – 4pm
    Saturday Hours:10 am - 4 pm
    Sunday Hours: 12pm -4 pm
    Adults $7.00 per person
    Children 3-12 - $5.00

  • 2012-2013 Program Guide

    Massie programs now include elements of our new exhibits to provide a visual representation of history and architecture in Savannah.

    2012-2013 Program Guide

  • This Month’s Featured Program

    A Massie Sampler

    Savannah’s Museum for History and Architecture has a wide variety of exhibits that can be combined and custom designed to meet your educational needs and offer hands-on opportunities for learning. Experience Massie’s 3-D city model and laser shows; stand in the shadows of architectural icons; sit in the seats of a 19th century classroom; view artifacts from some of Savannah's lost architectural treasures and take a walk along the Coastal Georgia timeline from its earliest days until the arrival of James Oglethorpe.
    Two-hour program