Telfair Museums, Art museum complex in Historic District, Savannah, United States.
The Telfair Museums consist of three buildings: the Telfair Academy, the Owens-Thomas House and Slave Quarters, and the contemporary Jepson Center for the Arts.
Established in 1886 through Mary Telfair's bequest, this institution holds the distinction of being the first public art museum in the Southern United States.
The museum collection includes over 4,500 American and European paintings, sculptures, and works on paper, representing different artistic movements and periods.
The Jepson Center offers interactive art programs, classes, and workshops for children and adults, while the Owens-Thomas House provides guided historical tours.
The Bird Girl statue, relocated from Bonaventure Cemetery, now resides in the Telfair Academy as part of a permanent exhibition.
Location: Savannah
Inception: 1886
Official opening: 1886
Email: boylstonk@telfair.org
Website: http://telfair.org
GPS coordinates: 32.07890,-81.09530
Latest update: September 20, 2025 21:00
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