Loved this museum and speakeasy!! Is it touristy- yes. Is it fun - yes. If you are in town for fun this is a nice indoor activity to beat the heat. Fun displays and lots of info. Did not realize that Savannah was so big during Prohibition. And those drivers gave way to NASCAR. And you get to hold guns with Al Capone! Bar at the end was a nice break. I had the Brown Derby and wife had a Mule. Brown Derby was good and they definitely give you a good pour of alcohol. The Mule was $5 and was very tart and refreshing. Gift shop at the end has a ton of options. Stop in, beat the heat, have a drink and learn something. read more

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This is a typical tourist trap. Does it tell you about prohibition? Yes. It's lot of reading, very crowded quickly because it's a narrow building with stairs. If you go with the guided tour you will probably get more info without reading the walls. The bar is just a bar with a set number of period cocktails. Cost is $11 if you pay ahead, $13 if you buy at the bar. Plenty of people got them and the room was crowded. The last part of the display was probably the most interesting because it was a movie. However it's in a very hot room with velvet seats that did not attract my party of four. If you've ever watched a Ken Burns special on this subject you know all you'll ever need to know. And you will be comfortable in your own home. I advise to skip it and go to a proper bar for a drink. read more

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Awesome place! museum that is part of our history, prohibition lasted from 1920 until the 18th Amendment was repealed in 1933 Hundred of pictures and exhibits of the period worth visiting in this town Went on a Sunday and the Speakeasy wasn't serving alcoholic drinks! talk about prohibition. Come on Savannah! it will soon be 100 years that the crazy law was repealed, get on board and serve a drink any day of the week, I can't live on food and water only lol read more

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I absolutely adored my visit here. My cousins and I stopped by on our trip to Savannah to check out the Cocktail Making Class. We reserved a few weeks in advance and had a full class of around 20 in a side room on their second floor. Our instructor, one of the speakeasy bartenders, was fabulous and kept the jokes coming while teaching us so much about cocktail-making! We learned the difference between types of cocktails, and got to do a few hands on ones together while also sampling several others. The experience was complete with a few nibbles to enjoy as we learned. We even got a take home gift! The speakeasy down the hall is also excellent. We stopped by on our way out to sample a few drinks. It has an old time historic feel and even some old pictures and artifacts to peruse. The drinks were delicious and so unique! I highly recommend booking a class through here on your next visit to Savannah. I only wish we had more time to explore the full museum! Till next time! read more

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Absolutely outstanding!! Booked the VIP tour ($55 per person on line). Had the incredible Victoria take us through the museum, full of artifacts, photographs, interactive displays and life sized wax figures. Learned a tremendous amount and Victoria was impressive with her tour. The second half was the cocktail experience in a speakeasy. Alex led it, and he too was extremely knowledgeable and impressive. We made a Bees Knees cocktail, but we came out with extensive information on his to make several cocktails, etc. They offer some classes and you can come in for a drink as well. Check out the website. Will definitely return next time we go to Savannah. read more

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Checked out this museum in DT Savannah. You have the option of a guided or self guided tour and option to add on a signature 1920's cocktail at the end. I decided to forgo the drink and walk around myself. It was a very cool experience, and you might run into some friendly staff who are dressed up and can help you answer any questions. They had a lot of wax figures and some fun interactive stuff staged out. By the end of it you have to hit this button and it automatically opens up to an underground speakeasy that was super cool. The bartender is dressed up like old times and they had a few more things you could check out before exiting. I learned a lot and enjoyed myself. It is a fun and educational thing to do if you're in Savannah! read more

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A little bit touristy and a tad bit pricey (if you get the package with a drink), but worth the visit to learn a little more about the history of alcohol in the US. Apparently this is the only Prohibition museum in the US. The exhibits were pretty cool to see. We did the self-guided tour, but you can certainly overhear the tour guides that are conducting the guided tours if you need to learn a little more along the way. It's not that large, but it takes about 40-45 minutes to get through. As we ordered the ticket with a drink, we got our complimentary cocktails at the Congress Street Up speakeasy connected to the museum. I'm not entirely sure how people access this when the museum is closed, but it looked pretty cool to me. Unfortunately, they ran out of proper cups for me, but my girl got a proper one. Lot of Prohibition-inspired cocktails. Other than that, definitely come for the history..... can decide last minute if you want to come for the drink, but the history is worth it. read more

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Great place to see some American history, beat the heat, & try a delicious cocktail from the speakeasy! The employees are so friendly! *Restrooms are clean.* read more

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A fun museum experience with a speakeasy inside! I enjoyed exploring the collection and also loved my Mary Pickford drink!

Great time and the wall is so informative. Took a picture with some me in front of the wall for scale. Read the signs on the wall. Pretty cool! read more

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A fun detour while out and about! Learned a bit of American history. It was really easy to follow and understand since the exhibits are well done and informative on their own, but you can also get a guided tour. read more

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Place was insanely fun the host Stephen was empathic and energetic it was just us and he made it personal the drink tasting was fun and everything was insanely informative would go was nervous it be boring and was dead wrong Alex Stephen Jackson were awesome read more

A lot of sizzle and no steak! It would not be a repeat or a recommendation for me. The big point that they really push is the "speak-easy" at the end where you can buy a cocktail. Big PASS... too crowded and not atmosphere. Save your money and skip it. read more

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A must see while in Savannah, located in the heart of downtown. I have a hop on hop off tour while in Savannah definitely the perfect way to the town one of the stops actually, our first stop was the prohibition museum. This place was awesome and told an incredible story. The museum was full of different artifacts and stories about alcohol, the abolish of it, and the bringing pack of it. There was even a speakeasy upstairs that had some wonderful cocktails that we indulged in early on in the day since we were on vacation :) I would definitely reccomend read more

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Interesting place dedicated to prohibition era.....several option tours.... If you like this kind of stuff, I suggest the basic tour and then wait until 630 when the speakeasy opens up to the public....or skip the tour and wait for the bar to open....metered street parking read more

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This museum is fun, clean, and friendly. It is also appropriate for a family trip. I enjoyed the props and history lessons. Admission prices are affordable, and not too expensive. I have visited this museum three times. It was fun learning about gangsters and mobsters during the prohibition era. It was also interesting to learn how people drank alcohol legally and illegally. Did you know that women also made moonshine? read more

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The Prohibition Museum is positioned in the perfect spot- spend your day shopping and checking out historic squares, and then walk right over into the museum for a step back in time and a really great cocktail in the speakeasy. Yes, its air conditioned! Yes, there are plenty of exhibits to explore! Yes the drinks are strong! read more

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It's a museum with a really jumpin' bar inside. The museum part is very interesting that takes you through the time of Prohibition. Who drove it, why, what the consequences were and how folks got 'around it'.... or tried to... and the creation/evolution of the mobster/gangster guys. Definitely allocate an hour to walk through the museum and then more time if you plan on having a drink or 2. You don't have to buy the drink ticket up front if you don't want to but I think it speeds up the process. You can buy more drinks after the use of the drink ticket if you feel so inclined. The drinks are 'ole-timey' drinks. The old fashioned was nothing special, but the other 2 were quite tasty. The wait for a drink can take about 20 minutes if you plan on having a drink... there's tons of bars in Savannah... so if you are not willing to wait then you don't pre-buy the drink. I on the other hand enjoyed the show of the bartenders making the drinks and the ambiance. read more

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Got a deal on admission tickets with the trolley ride. It seems some patrons had a drink included. I'm not sure which package that would've been. But it was a narrated tour or self guided. There was plenty to learn and observe in the wax figures were on point! I love the speakeasy was a great way to finish the tour. The location is central so you can go to many other hotspots. read more

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This is a really fun museum. Self paced with a few docents to ask questions. They do have a speakeasy bar upstairs that makes prohibition era cocktails and throughout the museum are a few posters highlighting the history of some of these cocktails. Ok maybe I was into the cocktails. Fun place. Lots of wax figures and a short video showing the consequences of prohibition that lead to our current income tax, the mob and NASCAR. Check this place out. read more

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Interesting and good value for the money. We chose the self guided tour and it was well laid out. Plan about an hour inside.

This was a very informative museum. Definitely learned some things while walking around the self guided tour. You can also do a guided tour. The only flaw is there are guided tours going on while the self guided tours are happening and you have to walk through groups while the guide is talking and skip that area. You can go back when they are done though. There is a fun bar at the end with alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks. Restrooms: They have restrooms when you go past the bar. Parking: You'll need to park at the parking garage next to Ellis Square. read more

A very informative and unique museum with much higher than expected production values. There is even a speakeasy towards the end where you can grab a drink and view a few more exhibits. Heads up though: there's no alcohol allowed here on Sundays due to Georgia's blue laws-feels especially ironic given the nature of the museum, but it is what it is. The block the museum is on is also lively (and car free!). Recommend going a couple blocks away for a quick meal at Spudnik before or after as well. Well worth a stop. read more

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Pricy but interesting. It is self-guided, and necessitates lots of reading, but it is informative if you are in to that. It doesn't seem to be very accessible, unless I was oblivious to things out of the general eye-sight. But I recall a lot of stairs, so be aware of that. There are a couple ticket levels, some which included a cocktail class or a cocktail at the speakeasy at the end, but with the price we paid just for admission, a drink should have some with that cost! There are a lot of cool looking and impactful photo-worthy scenes set up along the trail through the museum. Everything is clearly marked not to touch or climb on, but nearly half the other museum visitors either can't read, can't read English, or DGAF and will be all over and in the displays. I found myself lowkey entertained but also disappointed in the whole experience. But we can say we've done it! read more

One of the highlights of our trip! Really cool to learn about the history and see the propaganda. They did a nice job organizing everything and making it interactive. Love the speakeasy idea at the end. read more

Awesome visit every time. From the wax figures, to the signs, to the cars, it's a great time. Their speak easy is definitely worth the stop and order. Great friendly staff, and knowledgeable people. read more

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We took the guided tour and really enjoyed it! Our tour guide was Victoria and we learned a lot from her. I highly recommend taking the guided tour, much more informative than going through on your own. It also comes with a drink at the speakeasy at the conclusion of the tour. Great value! read more

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July 18, 2024 Bought a ticket to come here when we got our tickets to take the Old Town Trolley. I had a friend visiting me and she really wanted to come here as she missed it her last visit to Savannah. For me I had never been so I was in. We took the trolley here and really liked that everyone was dressed and acted in character. Very interesting information regarding this interesting part of Savannah's history. We got a ticket for drinks that was included during the Speakeasy part of the tour where the bar was hidden and you gave the password. The drink was interesting and was popular to the era. Definitely interesting as well as fun. But I will say now that I went no need to visit again. All good got my history on! read more

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Okay a bit touristy but I learned quite a bit. The displays were good, the information was quality and the museum had a good flow. On top of that the costumed docents were helpful and very knowledgeable. I really enjoyed the speakeasy at the end of the tour. Leah made an excellent Sidecar for me. Had a pleasant and informing visit. read more

My wife and I were on a long weekend vacation trip and we had heard about the Prohibition Museum and it is near the main part of City Market in the heart of the historic district. I ordered a drink ticket with our admission at the speakeasy. The exhibits are really cool and well written. Really interesting and probably takes a good 45 minutes to go through the whole thing. There is a speakeasy towards the end and I got a sassafras cocktail, which was well made and the bartender was nice enough. I would highly recommend doing this museum, it was very fun! read more

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Tommy was a great guide. He spoke loud and clear and was very knowledgeable and helpful. Totally worth it! read more

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This was a really cool spot! We did a guided tour of the museum, which includes a cocktail in the speakeasy afterwards, but I do think I would have preferred to do a self-guided walk through. I was just in Savannah for a day so I had a pretty packed schedule. I was told when I bought the tickets that the guided tour was 40 minutes but it ended up being over an hour. Additionally, the museum just didn't feel built for a guided tour. Our group often took up an entire gallery and our tour guide would tell guests to pass through, creating an uncomfortable experience where other guests would miss an entire gallery. When one group told our guide they didn't want to pass through, he insisted and told them we were on a private tour. I completely understand that, but I don't think it's right for paying customers to have to miss any one section because a tour group is inside. It just seems that the guided tours could use some restructuring, so that self-guided tour guests don't have to miss anything. The speakeasy after was SUPER neat! Loved the classic cocktails on the menu and period glassware. read more

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What a fun way to experience the dry spell of America. And the experience ends in a speakeasy. read more

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We came in on a Saturday in January looking to explore Savannah while escaping the cold. The staff was very friendly. We did a self-guided tour of the museum which was clean and very interesting. There was lots to see and read. Some of the interactive exhibits were fun. Make sure to try the dance steps towards the end of the tour. Then you need to go to the speakeasy at the very end, that was our favorite part! Both of our drinks were great, we had the daiquiri and the punch. The bartender, Eric was great! read more

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A must if you're in the area. Family friendly, and self paced walk through history on prohibition with a lot of insightful facts that can be read throughout the tour. Family loved the audios, and visuals throughout the museum and the Speakeasy which also allowed for "mock tails" for the kids. They do have guided tours available, our families were ten in total and decided to do the self paced. Also they have cocktail discount at the door but if you are indecisive at the door you can always purchase at the speakeasy. read more

The museum was decked up with all the items in that era, including the make and model of the car mimicking an ambush ala Bonnie & Clyde, among many others. History of kick backs and how the mafioso (Al Capone, et.al.) made their big money out of prohibition. Analogous to the Rock of Ages when Catherine Zeta-Jones and her Sunday-dressed ladies protested all the rock n roll as they waged " we're not gonna take it... , no, no, we're not gonna take it anymore!!! " Though, of course, in this era it was the women wanting to prohibit their men wasting their income on booze...hey, just making an analogy!!! Impressive and informative and love that there was a Speakeasy bar at end of the tour but unlucky for us we went on a Sunday when local rules prohibits serving alcohol on Sundays, pun intended. read more

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Serendipity. That's how I wound up at the American Prohibition Museum. As it stands, this was not per se on my list on my travels. Nevertheless, an Uber driver recommended it to me, and funnier still, I walked into the gift shop, falling in love with a whole bunch of Betty Boop trinkets. Given that this was my mom's favorite character, I took it as a sign to check out the museum and I'm happy I did. I went in and was able to take plenty of photos and learn quite a bit about the Prohibition era. Admittedly though, this all paled in comparison to the gift shop where I spent way too much money. I'd have spent even more money had it not been Sunday. Apparently this museum has a speakeasy, and on Sundays, they don't sell alcohol. Go figure! At any rate, it was a good time and I'd recommend it if in the area. read more

An avid specialty museum follower, I was intrigued by the notion of a prohibition museum. At best a 60-90 museum visit, the experience was both informative and entertaining. Great spot to keep in mind when in Savannah if you have any interest in the era as the museum does a good job of keeping visitors entertained based on exhibits and unknown facts. read more

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Go and request to be in Rory's group. He made the slightly pricey ticket all worth it. Learned so much more by taking the guided tour. Really enjoyed it. I don't think you'll be disappointed. read more

American Prohibition Museum - Museums Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

The American Prohibition Museum is a fun and intriguing museum to check out in Savannah. I had a good time here, learning more about prohibition, American politics during this time and some of Savannah's history. I highly recommend visiting if you're into history and/or drinking or both! No judgement. We had a tour guide that led us through the museum who was very friendly and provided highlights of the museum, with some history lessons sprinkled throughout. A lot of the exhibits here help capture America during the prohibition era with mannequins dressed as so, marketing material, audio and visuals of significant events and people. If you want to thoroughly see all of the exhibits, expect to spend up to two hours here. The guided tour was about 45 minutes, which didn't allow for you to see everything, but provided a summary of highlights not to miss. At the end of the museum, there's even a hidden speakeasy where you can get a cocktail and there's also a theater where you can watch a short clip about the 21st amendment. It also leads you back to a gift store on the street level. Located in the north historic district in Savannah in the central market area, it's easy to find and is not to miss if you like U.S. history and/or drinking! Like I said, no judgement. read more

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