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Visitor Information

Hours Of Operation:

 
December, January, and February 
 
  • Friday-Tuesday, 10am-4pm; last tour begins at 3:30.
  • Museum store open until 5pm.
  • Closed Wednesdays and Thursdays.

March, April, May, July, August, September, October, and November

  • Thursday-Tuesday, 10am-4pm; last tour begins at 3:30.
  • Museum store open until 5pm.
  • Closed Wednesdays.

June 

  • Open 7 days a week, 10am-4pm; last tour begins at 3:30.
  • Museum store open until 5pm.

Closed the following holidays:

  • New Year's Day, January 1st
  • St. Patrick's Day, March 17th
  • Easter, April 9th
  • Thanksgiving Eve, November 22nd
  • Thanksgiving, November 23rd
  • Christmas Eve, December 24th
  • Christmas Day, December 25th
  • Also closed January 7th-11th for maintenance

Location:

  • Our address is 10 East Oglethorpe Avenue, Savannah, GA 31401.
  • We are located on the corner of Bull Street and Oglethorpe Avenue in Savannah’s Historic District. 

Accessibility Information for All Visitors:

  • The Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace has full elevator access for tours and programs.
  • The main entrance to our site is at street level through the garden on Oglethorpe Avenue.
  • Your reserved tour time is the time when your tour begins. Plan to arrive at least 10 minutes in advance to keep your visit stress-free.
  • Cross the garden to the Ticket building and check in at our welcome desk. There is an automated entry button on the right-hand set of double doors as you approach the building.
  • You can also enter through the street level store entrance on Bull Street. This is not an automated entrance.
  • We have one wheelchair available to visitors upon request.
  • We have a Guided Tour Social Story and a Girl Scout Troop Experience Social Story to help you prepare for your visit. 
  • Visitors who wish to request additional accommodations may call us at 912-233-4501.
  • Please note that requests for interpreters should be made at least two weeks in advance of your visit. Call us at 912-233-4501.

Parking:

  • The Birthplace is in the heart of downtown Savannah. Sometimes finding parking can be challenging! Allow yourself time to find parking so your visit can be stress-free.
  • There is no parking on site. Limited metered street parking is available.
  • The nearest city parking garages are the Liberty Street Garage and the State Street Garage.
  • For more information on parking locations, parking rates, and the free downtown shuttle, visit the City of Savannah Mobility and Parking Services page.

Public Transportation:

  • For city buses with stops near our site, visit the Chatham Area Transit (CAT) Popular Spots page, which includes links to maps for each bus route.
  • For more information about public transportation access, call the Chatham Area Transit (CAT) Customer Service Ride Line at 912-233-5767 or visit the CAT Accessibility page.

Service Animals:

  • A service animal, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, is a dog trained to do work or perform specific tasks for a person with a disability.
  • Service dogs are welcome at the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace.
  • Visitors are not allowed to bring emotional support animals inside our buildings.

Restrooms:

  • Accessible restrooms are available for museum guests in our Ticket building by the ticket desk and in the Orientation Gallery inside the museum.
  • There are restrooms next to our program rooms available to program participants. 
  • Our restrooms do not have hand dryers, automatic doors, or auto flush mechanisms.

Sensory Concerns:

  • Light, noise, and crowds can vary throughout the site and depending on the time of day and year.
  • Consider bringing noise-reducing headphones.
  • Busy times vary depending on holidays, school vacations, weather, and other factors.
  • September (after Labor Day) and November (with exception of Thanksgiving weekend) are usually the quietest months to visit.
  • A quiet room is available to any program participant who needs to step away from program activities for a brain break.
  • If you or a member of your group has sensory concerns and would like more information, please call us at 912-233-4501 in advance of your visit.

Area Information:

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