As a former Girl Scout (nearly 30 years ago) I've wanted to visit JGL Birthplace for a while. I ordered a ticket online just in case, but I probably could have purchased it before the tour started. Just walking into the lobby transported me to my GS days and I felt gratitude for this woman that provided an opportunity for girls that she probably had no idea would expand so far and wide. Our group was kind of small, about 9 of us. Two of which were GS (Daisy and Brownie) in their little vests. Our tour guide was really great and the pacing of the tour was perfect. The information presented was not overwhelming and I learned so much about Juliette Gordon Low. Finding out the beyond founding Girl Scouts, she was a very accomplished artist and a loved nature. I absolutely recommend any current AND former Girl Scouts (no matter how old) to visit the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace Museum. read more

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As a customer of the infamous Girl Scout Cookies, it would be remiss of me not to pay a visit to the Juliett Gordon Low birthplace to understand more about the founder of the organization. Because I came here a few days after visiting the Andrew Low house, the visit felt somewhat interconnected of sorts. We made it just in time for the guided tour, which was pretty helpful as it provided us with insights we wouldn't be able to get on our own. Our tour guide was awesome. We also ran into several troops on a tour too, which is of no surprise. Overall, a very pleasant tour that I'd repeat again. read more

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Love love love this place. My daughters have been girl scouts since kindergarten and now they're freshman and sophomores in college. I knew when I was here on a trip with them we had to make a stop. First off, I loved how inclusive this place was. The comments about the renovations to include a wheelchair ramp were amazing. Plus, loved the acknowledgment of the enslaved peoples and seeing the strip of blue paint in the gift shop. My favorite room was by far the library. The idea of having books of the future was so heartfelt and touching. My girls loved seeing books of their childhood. The gift shop was cute. I highly recommend this tour!! read more

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What a gem of a museum. The staff was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. We were lucky enough to get on the first tour of the day and were the only two on our tour. Our tour guide was fantastic, and we had a great conversation while she explained so many interesting facts. The details in this mansion are unlike anything I've seen in the many, many historic homes I have toured. I'm not sure why is in charge of the decorating, but the faux flowers around the interior were so realistic!! I'd love to know where they got them! This is definitely someplace to checkout - and if you were ever a girl scout, you get a discounted rate! read more

Our guide Savannah was lovely! She gave us a lot of information and stories in 1 hour. I enjoyed learning about Juliette's grandparents and parents, and how they obviously shaped / influenced her life. (And where she inherited her 'moxie' from that drove her to be the progressive.... and dare I say .... eccentric (of her time) to be and do what she did.) I was sad to learn about her hearing problems and that it was due to poor medical practices 'back then'. The house itself is in amazing shape. That staircase is a work of art. Just beautiful! The pieces are lovely and and the bookcase with a first edition Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling was amazing. I was a Girl Scout many years ago and this was a such a great tour to learn about its founder and her family. I probably would not have appreciated it back when I was in pigtails, but as an adult I found it very worthwhile. I'm sad that my grandmother (who was very involved with Girl Scouts and is the reason I was one) never had the opportunity to visit this house and enjoy this tour. I know she would have loved it. read more

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As a girl scout, visiting Juliette Gordon Low's birthplace museum was such a magical and inspiring experience. The tour was insightful and good for all ages. I highly recommend this ! read more

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While I was on the fence about whether to visit the museum or not, ultimately I'm really glad I went. The guided tour gave us good insights into who Daisy was (that was Ms. Gordon Low's nickname), what her family was like, and what propelled her desire to start a movement for American girls. Our tour guide (I think her name was Susanna) was a fantastic speaker! She spoke in plain terms that were understandable for both kids and adults. My former girl scout self was happy. The museum itself didn't have a lot of signage, but that's probably due to the fact that guests can't explore the museum on their own. I also can't speak to the children's experience of the museum since I visited as an adult with no kids in tow. read more

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Do not miss this tour. Inexpensive, very informative, home is lovely and filled with history. My favorite tour so far. Tour guide Magnolia was very knowledgeable and sweet. read more

Book online and in advance--you will not regret this tour. They give you a lot of time to be able to explore the room after they've given the information that they need to. The gift shop is cute and worth a visit. If you've ever been a girl scout make sure to stop in! read more

as a former girl scout i loved learning about the founder of it all! this house is rich in history and very driven by the girl scouts initiative, in fact the girl scouts own the property! our tour guide was excellent and a former girl scout herself. would def recommend taking a tour even if you aren't or weren't a girl scout as it's a great tour! read more

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I really wanted to give this museum 4 stars because the front desk staff handling the tickets were great, very personable, helpful and fun. The gift shop was cute and our tour guide overall did a great job explaining everything and made the tour more interesting through her animations. Here is why Im giving this museum tour 3 stars: 1) The actual tour while informative felt way too long. It was supposed to be 45 mins to 1 hr and it went to almost 1 hr and 20 mins. They definitely should shorten it. 2) I thought the tour was going to be more focused on Juliette or Daisy and the Girl Scouts but the tour went into a lot of detail about her other family members, husband and friends as well. It was really a tour about her life growing up mostly until she started the Girl Scouts at a later age. Although I will say the last two rooms of the tour were pretty cool, the tea room and the book room. Those rooms felt a little more exciting. 3) I thought this tour may feel disappointing and boring to children especially young Girl Scouts visiting because it felt more like an adult informational history tour rather than a fun interactive modern tour where kids get to learn more about the history of the Girl Scouts and how it evolved through different stages. As a previous Girl Scout, my suggestion is they really need to have a separate modern interactive museum just about Girl Scouts where kids can have a fun, learn the information in a creative way and do a variety of activities. Maybe even sell Girl Scout cookies there to purchase. read more

Our large group of GS were looking forward to this trip for months. It did not disappoint! Your guide was knowledgeable and kept the attention of a large age range of GS. Definitely recommend! read more

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Loved the tour and getting to know more about Juliette Gordon Low. House is well kept and a lovely place.

I have been a Girl Scout troop leader for 12 years and coming here with my troop was the ultimate pilgrimage. The birthplace is a must in any trip to Savannah. There is so much history not only for girls but for the city of Savannah. The tour guides were passionate about their love for Juliette and very knowledgeable. The gift shop also had some cool and unique gifts. read more

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Great tour. Glad we took the time and appreciated the short, informative tour! Would definitely recommend!

Nice history of Girl Scouting and Juliette Gordon Low. Gift shop with a wide variety of items with good quality. read more

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What a cool tour. I do think it's a little overpriced though. I walked in on a rainy Saturday & was able to get a tour ticket for 15mins later. I looked around the gift shop while I waited, which had some awesome women's books & Girl Scout para. I chatted with the lady at the register, who gave myself & another customer a little history (that men could be Girl Scouts!). Once the tour started, we had a small group & our guide was super knowledgeable! Can't remember his name, but he answered all of our questions. It was pretty cool to hear about the birth of girls scouts, and how talented daisy was! read more

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Great tour filled with the personal history of Juliette Gorgon Low and the home she grew up in. Beautiful restored home with antique furniture and fixtures. read more

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We did not know what to expect during this tour. However our tour guide, kensley, was amazing. She answered all our questions and was very patient with the two children in our group. It was cool to see and hear about the history of Girl Scouts too. read more

As a former Girl Scout with a few hours left before I had to leave for the airport to fly home, I had to make a stop here! And it was a quick one at only 30 minutes as promised for the tour. If you're wanting just a house museum tour and aren't interested in the Girl Scout aspect, there are lots of other historic house tours to take because this is heavy on the Girl Scouts. With COVID precautions, each party tours separately. You simply scan a QR code and it takes you to a page with a few minutes of audio for each tour stop. The stops are well marked and there is staff throughout the house to guide you from one stop to another. Touring it solo ended up being a bit more advantageous in an unexpected way because I could get a really good look at stuff like I wanted rather than maneuvering around other visitors. I thought I knew all to know about Juliette but I loved how they highlighted aspects of her private life like sculpting (and several of her pieces are in the home). Hearing about her starting the Girl Scouts reminded me of the positive impact that being a part of the organization had on me in making me curious about the world, self-confident, and helping instill the value of service to others. I'm so glad I visited! read more

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This is a must see for every Girl Scout former and present. See the place that started it all. It was my Moms dream to see it and she wasn't disappointed. It was very accessible with an elevator and wide doors. The guided tour was lovely and the guide was very knowledgeable. read more

Every Girl Scout should visit and learn some of the history of their founder and organization. I was a Girl Scout years ago, my daughter is currently a daisy and we brought her to take the tour. I am glad our tour guide was able to answer questions and we were able to tour the house and learn about the time period and the lives of those that Juliette Gordon Low knew and the life of Juliette as well. Lots of history in Savannah, so I am happy to learn more about the area and time period and how the Girl Scout founder came to be. read more

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Big meh with so much lacking. I was so excited thinking I'd learn more about a leading female driven organization and it's founder and instead it was your basic old house tour. And if you've toured other old houses, not even that interesting from that perspective either. I suppose that if you are/ ever have been a Girl Scout, you might be excited by this, but as someone who was only a Brownie, I wanted to learn more about the organization. Yes, we heard that JL met the founder of Boy Scouts in England and his sister and the companion "Girl Guides." But other than her cribbing the idea from the UK and renaming it, why is this woman so significant? Should she be? Did she make any innovations that differentiated it from the UK Girl Guides? And we were told she devoted the last 15 years of her life to this organization, but what does that even mean? There was a story of her selling her pearls to help fund the org- again- for what? What needed funding. It was mentioned that the upper crust girls would have the opportunity to go tromp through mud (ok but you need a whole organization for that?!) Such a missed opportunity presumably if this organization has some important function for young ladies (which I'm all for). This woman isn't a deity, but if she created an org that makes an impact, changes lives, teaches skills- that's really where the focus should be. Until they do that, save your time and go to one of the other local house museums. Disappointing! read more

I've been a scout and scout leader and visiting the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace has long been on my bucket list. With a trip to see family newly located in Savannah, we all toured this beautiful home. Well worth the time, our guide explained the circumstances and life that led Juliette Low to found Girl Scouts. I was moved to see the Presidential Medal of Freedom that President Obama posthumously awarded to her in 2012 on display. I learned she was an artist, and several of her paintings and sculpture pieces are displayed in the house along with family photos and furnishings. Her story is inspiring and renewed my admiration for the group that is dedicated to helping girls be their best and fostering leadership skills. read more

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My kindergartner just started Girl Scouts so when the family visited Savannah recently we made sure to go by the birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low. The price was a little steep but the building is gorgeous. I thought my little ones would be bored but the guides kept their attention and the tour moved at a good pace from room to room. There is quite a lot to see and a lot of authentic artifacts and information to learn. My son is a Boy Scout so it was interesting to hear how they started together. The gardens behind the home make for wonderful picture ops. The property was well maintained and although pricey, make for a great stop while in Savannah. Both of my kids still talk about the tour. My daughter was so excited to tell her Girl Scout sisters she saw the birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low and show off her patch. Don't forget to get your pin in the gift shop! read more

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Beautiful place amazing for Girl Scouts or people who like history. The employees are nice and the entire experience was wonderful.

Since I have no ties to the Girl Scouts, I didn't originally plan to visit the Juliette Gordon Low house before my trip. However, a ghost tour had other plans. The house was the first stop. It was dark outside. It was a huge, historic home with period furniture. Needless to say, you could expect to feel slightly uneasy walking through the dimly lit rooms. Our tour guides were awesome and very much in character. On several occasions, I had to choke back laughter at some of their "ghost" stories. But the historic stories were interesting and nice! I'm sure that's what they usually talk about during day tours. Check this place out if you're in Savannah and have time! It's a neat home. read more

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I first visited as a girl scout in 2004. The birthplace has only gotten better since then! The tour is wonderful and there are so many activities for troops. I love being a lifetime member of this org and the work that it does. The staff were also so friendly and kind! read more

We then walked to the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace. The girls enjoyed the tour, the site, and the gift shop. We also took individual and troop photos on the balcony and staircase. Rating: A+ cumulative rating from the girls/ adults: 10 out of 10. read more

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The Girl Scout beginnings. Fabulous museum. Gift shop prices are pricey as you'd expect. Guides are knowledgeable of the background and history of the home and Girl Scout story and origins. Worth a trip. read more

Beautiful space and great tour guides. We brought my parents here while they were in town in December. My mom used to be a troup leader and I was a girl scout for a while. Since it was the off season, we got a tour by ourselves at 1130am. We got to see 2 floors of the house plus the courtyard. My favorite part was hearing about the artwork she made. Pro tip: they don't book same day tours; just go in to book. You also have to book a tour; there is no self-guided option. The gift shop has a variety of things and prices. I loved the girls empowerment gifts! Next time: This is going on my Out of Towners list to bring other girl scouts! read more

This was one of the reasons we came to Savannah. My daughter is in her second Scout year. I was a formal Girl Scout . We attempted to go Saturday afternoon but when we tried to buy tickets the tours were sold out. I had never experienced this before but was told that they were busy because it was a holiday. When I asked if I could purchase tickets for Sunday I was told that "no. We can't sell tickets in advance" I said I would be there at 10am then when they opened . She reminded me that the first tour might sell out . I was annoyed by this point . I said am I supposed to just walk around in the cold then until time for my tour? She wasn't empathetic. When browsing the gift shop my husband brought up their website. Right there in plain site was the link to purchase ticket . Why wouldn't you share this information to someone that had cake all that way to see the tour ? She left a bad taste in my mouth. The next day we came back to a much more pleasant experience. Stevie (sorry if I spelled her name wrong " was such an awesome tour guide ! She was very informative and even shared how Scouting had changed her life . We were a small tour group (two families) and I really appreciated that she interacted with my daughter Stevie was the kind of interaction I would have expected will all the employees there. The gift shop is stocked with lots of fun Girl Scout merchandise . I knew before I got there that they did not have girls t shirts . I was surprised to find adult t shirts there. I think this is lost opportunity for the museum. All in all it was a good experience with a little room for improvement . read more

Just like Girl Scout cookies - the Juliette Low house is over priced but on the sweet side. As a former Girl Scout and mom of two former scouts, the bright green Girl Scout symbols on the Juliette Low house caught my eye while passing by on the trolley tour the first day of our trip. I didn't realize Savannah was the birthplace of the founder of Girl Scouts. And I selected it as my top choice to tour while visiting. Apparently the tour is popular but we were visiting off season so we were easily able to buy tickets. The house is decorated in period style. It was interesting to see the different rooms and hear a little of the history of Juliette Low and the home. Juliette was an amazingly talented artist and some of her pieces are on display. I never knew that she was deaf thanks in part to a piece of rice thrown at her wedding that became lodged in her ear. I admire her dedication to starting a group for ALL girls regardless of their race or social status. The tour was nice but i did feel that for the short amount of time and what we saw it was pricey. For a non-scout adult it is currently $15 ($12 for seniors). Yet for $20 we got admission to the Telfair Museum, Owen Thomas House AND the Jasper which had an amazing array of art work by the likes of Degas, Monet and others. If you have plenty of time, it's nice to see but unless you are a die hard Girl Scout, other tours are better. read more

This was our 3rd time to Savannah and our 3rd time back to this museum and store. Our daughter is a girl scout from Troop 3531 San Gabriel California chapter and this is always on our list of places to visit. This is a pilgrimage for any girl scout. read more

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Very interesting tour! I had no idea she was so artistic. It was nice to be so close up with her artwork and hear stories of her upbringing. Seeing bannister that she slid down was neat. read more

This was a nice little pit stop as we walked around town. It was $15, but cheaper if you are a Girl Scout. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and yet personable. Sadly, we did not get to slide down the banister NOR do we get Girl Scout Cookies as part of the tour (they should sell them in the gift shop. Huge missed opportunity). read more

I was hanging out in Savannah and had some time to kill, so I pulled up my trusty Yelp app to see what was around me. This museum popped up on my Yelp-dar and having been a former Girl Scout, I decided to give it a whirl. It's a gorgeous house and the furniture is very well kept. This one meant a little more to me than other estates I've been in because of my ties with the Girl Scouts. Definitely a treat for any former or current troops, however, this is not somewhere I would drag my husband. it's not for everybody and can seem a little cheesy. read more

I am a big fan of history and this place has it in spades! Enjoyed the tour but disliked how rushed it was. I was not able to look around on my own more than two minutes. Tour guide was slightly rude although good at retelling history. Liked the giftshop but tees were way over priced read more

We visited several years ago and my girls still talk about what they learned. We loved our visit. Our guide was energetic and knowledgable. The home was wonderfully maintained. It was a great history lesson for all of us. Parking is a bit of a problem so be prepared. read more

This was my first visit to Savannah and saw this tour was highly rated, I wasn't a girl scout but Juliette Gordon Low's life has always interested me. The tour was not terribly long, and isn't expensive at all. The rooms were set up as they might have been back when Juliette lived in the house, and many of the pieces of furniture and/or books/figurenes/paintings the Gordon family still owns and lends out to the house museum, or Juliette created, painted, or improved on. The Girl Scouts do a great job maintaining the house and training their guides on the history of Juliette's life and her families life, however I wouldn't go to the house for another 4-5 months. Currently it is going through a restoration so the exterior is all scaffled up, and a few elements of the tour you couldn't experience because of it. It should be noted that you are not allowed to take photos while touring the home, which is unfortunate but it is what it is. read more