Whoa, I was not prepared for how amazing this place was!…read more When we first arrived I thought it would be just kind of a silly tourist trap thing, but boy was I wrong! It is a very large collection of everything spooky, odd and strange! There are entire rooms focused on serial killers, such as Gacy, HH Holmes and Richard Ramirez. We were in there for a very long time and learned so much from the women running the tour. There was even a guy in our group who had been childhood friends with one of Gacy's victims, which was incredibly surreal and really hit home how real all of this was, and not just entertainment. They also have, or are going to have, another location in Chicago which is very exciting and I would definitely seek that out next time I am there. All in all a 10/10 experience.

This museum was MUCH bigger than I anticipated. We spent about an hour and a half and easily could…read morehave spent another or so in there learning and listening to the gals educate the group. There was so much to read, so much to see, and so much to experience. This is a very dark museum so if you have a weak stomach, are faint of heart if easily disturbed I would not recommend. Even still you are heavily warned about what is in each room should you not want to see or experience something by the staff. They were so helpful!! Their regular price is $25 OR $50 for a two day pass, tshirt, tote (or a pin), and sticker. Absolutely great deal if you're wanting some merch. Very spooky, eerie, and overall an interesting time!

The end of a long day we decided to come here. It was just perfect for that after a long day but…read morestill something to do kind of activity. Wish we walked around more but as my son kept saying he was tired of walking lol. Of course he wasn't to tired to go check out the gift shop :P

The Coastal Discovery Museum came up in a search of things to do on a rainy day in Hilton Head…read more While there is a museum component in the main house, much of the attractions are outdoors, so something to keep in mind should you visit when it's raining or when the weather isn't ideal. The outdoor component includes several boardwalks, sculptures, a butterfly enclosure, and gardens. It's meant to introduce you to the coastal ecosystem and marsh life, which makes it quite unique. Admission is complimentary and there's a decent amount of parking. The main house and museum (the Discovery House) I would rate a 3.5 out of 5 stars. The volunteers on hand do a good job in welcoming guests and introducing the site so that guests aren't just left to wander on their own. While the permanent exhibits explaining the local area, ecosystem, and history were decent, I felt the more modern artwork was quite underwhelming, with many of the works on display having price tags (leads me to believe it was amateur artwork for sale). It left me wishing the weather was nice so I could explore the grounds, but that wasn't meant to be as there was a downpour of rain outside. If you have free time in Hilton Head, I'd recommend a visit to the Coastal Discovery Museum, but probably moreso when the weather is nice so you can explore the grounds.

Excellent tour guide and very interesting house. Tour guide gave a great tour letting us know all…read moreabout the families that lived here and the house itself. Gotta love history!

I highly recommend including this museum on your Savannah itinerary! Admission is a little pricey…read moreat $30, but the ticket includes admission to the Telfair museums as well. You can book your ticket online to guarantee a specific tour time. You can also buy in-person at the ticket office at the entrance, but tours may fill up, and you could end up waiting. The entrance is behind the home off of President Street. The tour guide was a wealth of information! She was able to answer all questions with ease. The tour includes an in depth history of the home and people who lived there and tons of information on the architecture of the buildings. The tour focuses on the lives of the enslaved people who lived and worked on the property. There's an interest exhibit in the basement of the home with letters that provide insight into the lives of the enslaved people. The home and garden are beautiful, and I learned so much!

Super cool and educational! Super easy to navigate through with amazing content very step of the…read moreway. Great WWII information with great planes to see first hand. Super family friendly. Went with my in laws and my infant and it was a great treat for us all. The garden and the chapel are great extensions to the museum, especially when the weather is great. Definitely worth a visit!

Good exhibition of aircraft's, memorabilia from World War II, and few video movie rooms to give…read morefurther context on historic moments with the Mighty Eight. Gift shop available and very clean museum. Recommend for family and/or anyone with ties with military service.

Lots of History here on St Simon's Island. in regards to WWII. Aerial training, early Radar…read moreSchool, 85 Liberty ships build here

I recall the first time that went here was in 2019. My first visit was awesome and interesting…read more There's plenty of parking here and this museum is close to a beach as well. This museum is full of WWII history and items as well. Another awesome thing about this facility is that is in front of a lighthouse, and I do believe that there are a total of 130 steps to get to the top. If you love learning about military history like I do, then I highly recommend this place. Also, if you have the strength and stamina to climb those lighthouse stairs, then I highly recommend taking a tour of the lighthouse as well. I plan on visiting again sometime this year.

What a hidden gem! Perfect for kids and adults. The bouncy houses were great for our 3yo. The…read morepinballs are so much fun and the other games like TMNT, air hockey and basketball were a hit too

Great selection of games, more than any I've seen in one location if I wasn't at a gaming…read moreconvention. Most are well maintained. Be sure to check the back room (you have to go out the back, across a fenced in paved yard, and into the next building). It has a lot of the older pinball machines.

Was a lovely walk through the Christmas lights! Took about half an hour to go through it all with…read moresum fun sections and photo ops like the gingerbread man and his house. You could roast s'mores for $3 each and they had a little food area with hot coco, walking tacos, hotdogs and a few other things. Overall a fun experience during the Holiday season!

Magnificent spring day at the Gardens! This was our first visit since moving to the area a little…read moreover a year ago. We especially loved the orchid house and Japanese waterfall garden. The lilies and irises were some of our favorites as well. Nice little gift shop, and clean excellent restrooms in the entrance building.

Our church had our women's retreat here a few weeks ago. What a perfect place to meet with other…read morewomen and with God. It is so serene and calming. The grounds are gorgeous and everything was well cleaned. The rooms in Turner Lodge were a little outdated but the beds were super comfortable! 1000% would come here again. Truly loved it and how calm we were feeling all weekend long!!

The positive : The view of the river is beautiful…read more Negative. Room smelled musty even with the air purifier. Room was dated. Bed was hard and pillows on a king bed were standard cheap quality. The TV was small for the size and price of the room. Won't stay again quality vs $200plus price was too much.

This place was excellent and very good interactive exhibits that talked about the beginnings of…read moreJekyll Island

This was a very good and educational museum. They have a lot of information about the island --…read morefrom before the Europeans descended until almost the present day. Included are the slave history and the creation of the Jekyll Island Club and its influence. Some of the nicer aspects are the touch and feel exhibits. And the interactive photo op where you can take pictures of yourself in various old time outfits. You will definitely learn something about the area and the island by coming here. The exhibits are done in chronological order. And they highlight the history and unique happenings on the island. It's a good starting point for those new to visiting Jekyll Island. Plus it is the location for the start of the trolley tour. You can purchase a ticket for just the museum or in combination with the trolley tour. We purchased our tickets on line which added a small service fee, but we figured this was safer as the island hosts many large conventions and sometimes the tours and the museum are quite busy. You can browse the museum before or after the trolley tour, if you take it. The day we came it had been pouring rain, so we were unable to take the trolley tour at our originally scheduled time. So we spent the first hour (waiting for the rain to end) leisurely viewing all the exhibits. In addition, there is a very nice gift shop attached to the museum. And it's worth a visit in itself.