we got to see the train get moved on the turn table and that was really cool! the train ride we did was super informative and interesting too. it was too hot to walk around much but that's no ones fault. would definitely recommend this place for train lovers. Im not really one and still enjoyed it very much. got it as part of a pass where we got to go here, the childrens museum, and the history mueseum so it was worth it read more

Kids loved the train ride! The old trains were fun to see it's also got access to the new steam center which is indoors so great way to cool down! read more

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Wow! What an amazing trip today! My kiddos love trains so I thought this would be an amazing trip and it very much was! We went on a off day so didn't get to play there but went to the stem lab and had a great time and the ladies there were so amazingly nice to my kiddos and you can tell they love their jobs very much!! We will definitely be back to try out the play area! Thank you guys for everything! read more

Georgia State Railroad Museum - Museums Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

We came here on our trip to Savannah and LOVED the museum. Our tour guide Jan was amazing! He gave one of the best tours ever. He was informative and funny! Highly recommend if you want to see a unique piece of Savannah history and see some cool trains. We came here on a Tuesday and got tickets right away. The place wasn't crowded at all! As a heads up: the place is very spread out so be ready to do some walking. I'd wear comfy walking shoes, a hat, and bring a bottle of water. read more

Georgia State Railroad Museum - Museums Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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Amazing place. Low cost to enter and plenty to see and photo. Well laid out and a great place to go. Most of this is outside so you need a dry day for sure. The staff in the gift shop are super freindly and helpful. The gift shop is speial and carries a lot of unique items. Well worth the money, plan on 90 mins minimum at this facility. read more

For **train enthusiasts**, this spot is an absolute must-see and potentially **mind-blowing**! If you're a history buff like me, you'll find it a worthwhile stop. The $20 price tag is fair for the experience, which will take you about an **hour** to fully enjoy. A huge bonus is the **top-notch play area for kids**, and even better, the **parking is free**. read more

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Too bad things were demolished back in the '50s when it seems nothing old was valued. But whats left is amazing. Dont go to Savannah without seeing it. read more

Amazing museum! I was able to walk around and see the different locomotives as well as walk into some of them which i thought was really cool. There was a train tour where you visit different parts of the museum in a locomotive while a guide talks about the railroad history, it was insightful and I definitely would recommend for any train enthusiasts. read more

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We were trying to find things to do in Savannah and came across this museum. The price was fair so we decided to check it out. The experience was really cool. My kids loved seeing all the different types of trains and hearing the history behind them. We also enjoyed the train ride as well, the guy that navigated the train allowed us to see the engine and where he sat on the train. I wouldn't visit this museum on a regular basis but it's definitely one of those things that you should at least experience once. read more

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If you are a fan of trains and railroads, this is a can't miss destination. Admission includes a short train ride where they demonstrate the turntable and talk about the roundhouse. The train ride takes you to their car shop where you can tour more cars and see how they restore them. There is so much to see and the staff is happy to answer questions. read more

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I spent the weekend in Savannah for a serious foodie weekend! Georgia State Railroad Museum is the host yrly for the Food & Wine festival. Go early for this event, parking is crazy, but only $5 in the garages. I appreciated the city not ripping folks off, like most cities do during events. Its a short walk 2 blocks to the festival. Ive been to many food festivals and I must say, they are not as organized as others. Im used to paying one price for the food & wine for the a given amt of time. Only the wine, beer, liquor tasting was included. So you have to stand in another line inside and purchase ticket's for the food. They did have a few vendors giving free food away, but you have to really look for them. This was rather annoying to be honest. I like how Columbia, SC does their food & wine fest, one price for everything. Hopefully they will change in the future, it will be less standing in long lines. I did like the museum grounds and setting. The vendors worked really hard to make sure you got a tasting in a timely manner. You do receive a tasting glass upon entering. Tip: Bring your own wine holder strap, or buy one at the fest. I have plenty of the and forgot mine at home... Do enjoy! read more

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For most visitors this would be a four star attraction. Wondering through the roundhouse area we stopped and chatted with one of the guys working on a locomotive. We immediately noticed how excited he is about getting to work there. We were chatting with another of the team members and after chatting with him we were fortunate to have him invite us on a behind the scenes tour and got to see a few areas perhaps most don't see. Awesome how the restoration and preservation projects are a labor of love to the folks who work there. Even without the behind the scenes this is a good solid four stars. If you like trains at all this is a must stop, easy walk from the Visitors Center. They also have a Childrens Museum which would be great if you have little ones. One of our highlights to our Savannah visit. read more

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This museum was virtually empty at 10:00 a.m. on Easter Sunday. The cost was about $50 for combo ticket (Railroad + Children's Museum) and train ride for 2 adults and one 3yo toddler. Kids under 2 are free. There didn't seem to be too much to see. You can go on one of those railroad carts that's hand-powered; there is a docent who will show you how to push the bar up and down to make it go. Otherwise there's not a ton of signage. I feel like a train expert would totally nerd out here but there wasn't too much for me to learn walking around, and there wasn't a clear path on where to go. FYI the train rides are super punctual - the 11am train had left the station by 11:01am. We missed it by 2min but were able to switch out our tickets to the 12pm train at the front desk in the gift shop since there was still space on the next train. My group got split up getting on that train, and I ended up with 3 tickets for 4 people, but the conductor really didn't care, took my three tickets and said we were good to go. The train ride is about 30m long and that's where I learned the most about the area and history. Shout out to the staff and the manager, Ben. I lost my hat here, and he shipped it to me (I paid for the shipping). He texted me the tracking information and was very responsive and nice! read more

Who doesn't like trains ?? Who doesn't like train museums? I love this little museum which even has a functioning roundhouse, believe it or not. And plenty of vintage engines and cars. The highlight was a guided tour of an executive passenger car. Gorgeous wood, supple leather, all the comforts of home-- a very posh home, to boot. I loved this place, and recommend it to all. Be sure to take the guided tours, which occur several times during the day. Admission for adults is $11.00, and the excellent gift shop will separate you from even more of your money. Woo woo ! read more

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If you're into trains and the history of them, you will love it here. My husband used to drive a train and was like a little kid during the history of the trains in Savannah and the many types of locomotives they had on site. The tour was simple and overall knowledgeable. The tour was roughly 30 mins and it was hosted by a friendly speaker. read more

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So much fun and historic. The way they service the trains on the platform. A must see for the whole family to enjoy even a train ride. read more

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Man this museum is really very, very cool. I am really in to trains so maybe I am a little biased but truthfully, this is one of the most authentic railroad museums in the State of Georgia and possibly the United States as well. They actually have a functioning roundhouse powered by steam engines that was used back in the day to move trains and equipment off and on to the tracks. Think of it as a sophisticated parking system for trains. If you decide to visit your ticket will provide you with access to the entire facility and most of the buildings that were used for maintenance, manufacturing, blacksmithing, etc. you will also be able to participate in a guided tour of two (2) train cars that were used by the Executives of the Central of Georgia Railroad Co. back in the day aptly named, the Atlanta and the Columbia. The Atlanta is the newer of the two train cars being 4' feet longer and 2' feet wider then the Columbia. If you think about it these cars where state of the art for their day. Man it would be really cool to take a vacation via rail across the USA. I don't mean via Amtrak either, I am talking about a luxury rail experience with the sleeper cabs of days gone by. Anyway, outside of the roundhouse and train car tours, staff also take you on a short train ride where they share interesting history and information about the construction of the train station and how it's use changed from the Civil War era in to the early 20th century. You need to think that trains and ships at one point where the only method of transportation globally. Pretty cool to be able to see some of these old train engines diesel and steam that are still operational and maintained for all to see. So if you are interested in seeing some cool history and having your kids see the closest thing available to a real "Thomas the Train" feel free to stop by and check them out. You won't be disappointed. read more

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Make sure you check out this museum when a tour is about to start- we arrived over an hour before the next tour and had limited access to numerous trains and exhibits. Aside from the pamphlet, we didnt see any informational signs or placards. Wandered around a little & took some neat pictures, but that's about it. Def a cool place for photo ops (for all u instagramers), and they have weddings here too. read more

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The staff here is super friendly and willing to share the history they know. We wanted to see the Children's museum, but opted for the 3 choice ticket. We were not disappointed in walking around the museum to see the trains and old buildings. The kids liked seeing the trains as well and especially enjoyed the ride on the train around the turn table. There is a lot to go and explore around the grounds and see. I hope they are able to raise the money to expand out the tracks to do a longer ride, but that would be my only hope and that is not something they can completely control due to funds as well as city. Fun day for all ages! read more

If you're a train enthusiast then you might find this place kind of cool but to everyone else not so much. Most of the trains/cars you couldn't get onto because of COVID. read more

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Love this museum. Every time we go the experience is different. The tour guide was great and you can see he enjoys his job. It was a slow day and he took us to the paint room where they restore the trains- it was excellent. I only wish that my son and I came when the children's museum was open as well. The close on Tuesdays only, had they been open we would've spent much more time there. The trains are really a part of history and it is cool to see them up close. The history being preserved in Savannah is really interesting especially when really being oblivious to some of the events as New Yorkers. Definitely will return. It's a shame that the government does not provide the museum any funding so this is why the fee may be thought to be a bit high but it's something to do with your family, spacious, free and easy parking and good for kids. read more

What a neat little museum. Make sure you do the free guided tours as that is how to learn the most about the executive railcars and how this old factory operated. read more

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This place was not worth the price of admission. The entry point is the gift shop which was a bit dingy and had quite a few items out of place on the floor. The bathrooms were dirty as well. We had a limited amount of time so we chose not to wait 30 minutes for the tour. The brochure was not easy to read because the trains are mostly in a poorly lit area. There was only one train that we could go inside. There were no directional signs and nothing except the brochure giving information at the museum. read more

Pretty neat and great photo ops. I enjoyed walking through and learning as much as I did. I'll be back with the kids. Oh and I must say, the restrooms were pretty clean. read more

This was a perfect excursion for us on a cloudy afternoon! With 4 kids aged 4-11, we are happy to find something open, mostly outdoors, "safe" (in the 2020 sense) and engaging. This hit the spot, giving us a little slice of Savannah history. I love that the buildings were preserved for our generation to see, with layers of age on the bricks. The oldest Diesel engine (a real No. 1) on the line and the restored executive cars tell a story of time gone by. The blacksmith demonstration was pretty cool. There were art stations setup for the kids, model trains, and, of course, the roundhouse itself was a cool demonstration! All the intriguing machinery sparked our curiosity, too. Overall, a unique Savannah experience! Glad we came. read more

The railroad museum is undergoing significant remodeling and expansion right now, and is funded from donations. This means the work will take a while, so be prepared for an underwhelming experience. The lack of signage and information led to a bland experience when going without a guide. The buildings are still beautiful and rich with history, and the trains are interesting to look at. However, the lack of information means the trains lose meaning. The guided tours are the redeeming aspect of this museum. The short train ride, video, and tours are more informative and interesting, but still leave an empty feeling. It appears recent work has been focused on other areas, like the history museum instead. read more

We enjoyed our visit. Very well taken care of trains and grounds. We pretty much had the place to ourselves. It was a beautiful day and this was a great spot to soak up the sun and check out some trains. read more

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So many fun things to see and learn about! It's a great place to come as a family. I love walking around from building to building and having conversation with my friends and other guests. Yet another reason to visit Savannah or for locals to come explore all the great things that have in their beautiful hometown. read more

If you're into trains or have a kid that likes trains, then go. You can get on a few, although they are stationary and no longer run. I'm not really a train person, but it was interesting to see these large machines up close. There is a tour that takes about 45 minutes. You can also walk around, but I didn't see a lot of signs. The space itself is very interesting as its an old train station/ repair area. Beautiful brick work. The museum is adjacent to the children's museum. You can get a ticket to both for $20 for one adult. read more

Savannah is a terminus so it's not surprising there is a roundhouse. Here is where the "Midnight Train to Georgia" ends. Unfortunately, it is not the terminus for tourists even though it was the best tourist attraction I visited in Savannah. Instead, bus loads (or ironically those fake street trolleys that don't run on rails) of tourists end up NEXT DOOR at the Savannah History Museum to see a Hollywood prop for Forrest Gump rather than visiting the empty Roundhouse Railroad Museum which is a real historical property. The presidents luxury Pullman cars wasn't quite what I was expecting. Maybe I've been to too many Presidential libraries where they display a former Air Force One or Marine One or Presidential limos. But I was thinking these were cars used by former U.S. Presidents. I had envisioned Harding or Wilson waving to supporters from the back of the train. Not so. Instead, they are former passenger cars converted into an office car for the Central Georgia Railroad president and executive officers. They are still cool, but I was a bit disappointed because my expectations were so much higher. I also have a fully decorated 1910's Pullman private car connected to a huge 4-6-4 Hudson where I live at the Nethercutt Museum. There are HO and N scale model railroad layouts done by the local club. They were average and I unfortunately just went to the Model Railroad Museum in San Diego which is huge and better modeled. I also recently went to the Lomita Railroad Museum where they let you climb into the locomotive cab. They don't let you do that here. Locomotive rides are available, but not on the Monday when I was here. So why the 4-stars after so many negative comments? It's all about the roundhouse. It's a spectacular old roundhouse with huge ceiling vents for the locomotive exhaust. The ancillary structures are also still there including the machine shops, early motorized turntable (see pic), and smokestack (see pic). There's even a garden for the workers. The key structures of a big train workshop are all there so it's easy to imagine what it would have been like there over 100 years ago. It's a big place, but oddly didn't take very long to explore - less than an hour. There is no longer a AAA discount. read more

Georgia State Railroad Museum - Turntable - Museums Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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This was kind of disappointing because you can't walk freely through all of the trains unless you're on a guided tour, which aren't on the hour every hour. My nephew and I arrived around 11:45 and the next guided tour wasn't available until 1:00. But there was no reason to wait because we saw everything there was to see in about 15 minutes, including the trains we could walk through without a guide. If you're going to visit here and want the guided tour, call ahead and figure out the times otherwise you could be waiting for the guide just like I occasionally wait for delayed trains in the NY/NJ metropolitan area. If you have to decide between this and the Savannah History Museum, skip this. The discounted bundle they talk you into for both museums only saves you $.95/ticket. Hours: Monday-Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm Saturday-Sunday: 9:00am-5:00pm Admission Cost: $10 per adult $6 per child (ages 2-12) read more

While in SAV in April 2014, my husband and I visited a lot of the museums in the area. This was my favorite. We arrived spur of the moment and had no problem getting to see and do everything they had to offer. Understand with the tours, the museum wants the guests to be slightly chaperoned and to ensure they can describe the hard work they completed in lovingly restoring the train cars. They take great pride in showing off their work and they should. Yes, parts were still under renovation and it was disappointing that the model trains were not operating. However, it was fun to take the short jaunt across the turntable in an open car being pulled by a historic steam engine. Heck, I even got dirty and climbed up in the engine to pull the whistle. I operated a handcar with a very spry 80 year old man and when finished, we both agreed it was great feeling like we were 8 again. To make the most out of this small museum, we spent time talking to the staff all over the park. We were genuinely interested and so the staff was exuberant about what they were working on and went to great lengths to answer our myriad of questions. read more

Georgia State Railroad Museum - Giving the whistle signal for fun! - Museums Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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I really had high hopes for this museum, but it really was not what I expected. If you are a train enthusiast, you will be fascinated, however barring that it will be mildly interesting. My kids did find the tour informative and the segregated rail car interesting, but they were not blown away and neither was I. I did note they have multiple tours, so the one on the passenger cars may be more interesting than the locomotive tour. read more

This museum is so cool. It is amazing for photography and general roaming around a landscape as much as it is for families, children, and general train knowledge geeking out. I had a great time roaming the grounds and exploring all the nooks and crannies. I highly recommend a visit for anyone going to Savannah. read more

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Gorgeous venue!! What an absolutely gem of a place. It's stunning with all of the retired rail cars and trains. Very big and rustic, perfect for large events. The wait staff were all wonderful, polite, friendly, and fun! Some of them even danced with me. There is a big stage to accommodate a band, and plenty of places to put of tents with beautiful string lights if the weather needs it. I will say I wasn't at all impressed with the food. We had a low country boil, and the corn was completely soggy and the shrimp was overlooked at best. The Mac and cheese, sausage, and bbq were all pretty decent though. There was certainly enough to go around at least. I definitely recommend for the venue. read more

Georgia State Railroad Museum - Museums Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

I can't really tell you about the museum aspect of this place, but I just attended my first TASTE OF SAVANNAH event as part of the 5th Annual SAVANNAH FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL here! Amazing outdoor venue! This is just off of Martin Luther King BLVD, I parked on one of the squares and walked over. Got in a really long line but it moved very quickly. Once inside, I just started tasting beers from local Brewery Southboud and Sweetwater ATL and started looking and walking around. I found Service Brewery later on and Guiness was even there! I was excited to Breckenridge Distillery there, all the way from Colorado where I used to live :) Lots of deliciousness all around, people were going nuts over the Big Green Egg's Blueberry Cobbler! ~The grounds are beautiful, especially when the sun is out and it's in the 60's :) ~Old trains and tracks all over and the whole place is like a circle to walk around, with a few separated areas that held more tasting areas and live music in the old Blacksmith Shop ~The live cooking demos where inside what I think was the old depot. It made such a great backdrop to the Chefs presentations. My favorite was Sean Brock & Travis, the guys from HUSK that will be opening in Savannah soon! Looking forward to next year! read more

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Pretty neat museum with lots of interaction. Visit inside the trains and visit the shops to learn about history and mechanics. Great for kids and adults alike. read more

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For a train buff, or a history buff, or a confederate war buff, this place is a MUST SEE.....and I promise you won't be dissappointed.... This is the only remaining Civil War era railroad facility that survived the War Between The States. My family, and i mean primarily me and my three boys, have been coming here for decades, and this largely- volunteer driven organization is amazing.... They have acquired and restored many locomotives and cars beyong what I thought possible....they operated their own forge on site inside one of the many restored buildings... What's more, they have many WORKING locomotives...ie, they take them out and move them around....and have restored the trolley cars which have been run on River Street as a free shuttle... They even have amazing model railroad layout inside another building that is run by the local train buff group, that itself keeps getting more and more impressive... read more

If you love railroads (and, please, who doesn't?) you really will enjoy this museum. Our tour guide was very charming and clearly a RR enthusiast. My father (and grandfather) were locomotive engineers and the people running the museum do know their stuff. Don't miss this opportunity to see one of the foundations of American industry. You won't have another chance to explore a roundhouse, turntable and shop floor up close like this. The train ride is an added bonus--very smooth track!! read more

It was crazy hot the day we came here. Most of the museum is outside, so it was hard to stand and look at things for too long. We lucked out and happened to be walking by as they were starting a tour of one of the train cars. You can only enter it during a tour, so we were excited. We weren't planning on riding the train, but as we were leaving we were handed boarding passes, so we went aboard. It was good, but again, very hot. read more