Telfair Academy

The Telfair Academy, located on Telfair Square in the heart of the city’s famous historic district, has been Savannah’s wedding reception location of choice for decades. Tracing its history to 1883, the Telfair is the oldest public art museum in the South. Designed by English architect William Jay and completed c. 1820, the Telfair Academy is a National Historic Landmark building. This elegant building provides every event held there with a backdrop of world-class art and historic architecture. With its romantic, three-story Rotunda, classically beautiful Sculpture Gallery, remarkable period rooms, and intimate galleries featuring works from temporary traveling shows and from the museum’s own permanent collection, the Telfair Academy will make any size event truly memorable. The two largest rooms in the Telfair Academy are the Rotunda and the Sculpture Gallery. The Rotunda can accommodate as many as 100 for a sit-down dinner and 150 for a cocktail reception. The Sculpture Gallery can accommodate up to 100 for a sit-down dinner and 150 for cocktails.The facility provides ample room for musicians and dancing.

Old meets new and past, present and future intersect at Telfair Museums, making it the perfect venue to say I do. Whether you prefer a National Historic Landmark steeped in history or a modern, state-of-the-art building, you’re sure to find the perfect venue for your special day at one of our sites. The Telfair Academy has been Savannah’s wedding reception location of choice for decades. Designed by English architect William Jay and completed c.1820, this elegant building provides every event held there with a backdrop of world-class art and historic architecture. With its romantic, three-story Rotunda, classically beautiful Sculpture Gallery, remarkable period rooms, and intimate galleries featuring works from temporary traveling shows and from the museum’s own permanent collection, the Telfair Academy will make any size event truly memorable.

TripAdvisor^® Reviews

Based on 796 Reviews

702JohnL702 | May 14, 2022

“Great local museum”

Another of many must see places in Savannah. A true gem in the city. Very friendly staff. Recommend seeing.

U7830MPlisap | Apr 30, 2022

“Loved the art work here.”

Wonderful artwork. American masters that I have never seen. One ticket gets you into three place. Highly recommend.

EbMnWS17 | Apr 23, 2022

“Telfair Academy is home to the Bird Girl statue made famous by the book Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil”

Impressive Telfair family mansion, the Telfair Academy is the oldest public art museum in the South. The first art museum in America founded by a woman in 1886 through the bequest of Mary Telfair...