The Jepson Center for the Arts is Savannah's crown jewel when it comes to the contemporary art scene. Completed in 2006, the center boasts over 7,500 square feet of cutting edge exhibits, along with an auditorium that seats up to 220 guests, a gift shop and a cafe.
How to get to Jepson Center for the Arts
Jepson is located on Telfair Square in the heart of Savannah's historic district. The street address is 207 W. York Street, which is on the corner of W. York and Barnard. Jepson Center is a stop on all of the trolley tours that run throughout the historic district.
Best and worst time to go to Jepson Center for the Arts
To avoid the school group crowds, the best time to visit is from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. during the week, or on Sunday afternoons. Crowds swell on Saturdays throughout the year.
Admission to Jepson Center for the Arts
Adult admission is $12.00 per person. Students from kindergarten through college can expect to pay $5.00 per person, and children under the age of 5 are free.
Must see/do at Jepson Center for the Arts
The iconic Bird Girl statue, first made famous on the cover of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil is on display here.
Other places to visit near Jepson Center for the Arts
Guests should consider buying a triple pass to access the Jepson Center for the Arts, Thomas House, and the Telfair Museum of Art.
Insider tip for visitors to Jepson Center for the Arts
Guests can shop at the museum store or dine in the cafe without purchasing an admission ticket. Be sure to check their website to take advantage of Free Family Days, which are typically held on a select Saturday during each month.
Author's bio: Jamie Davis is a freelance writer and top-selling author with Llewellyn Worldwide. She lives on Wilmington Island, an area of Savannah, Georgia. She loves all things coastal travel, and if pressed to describe herself in one word, she would choose "traveler." She can be found at http://jamiedaviswrites.com.