Georgia State Railroad Museum Museum

Address: 233 Bull St, Savannah, GA 31401, USA

Website: https://www.garrisondistrict.org/railroad-museum

Hours: Wed-Sun 10:00am-5:00pm, closed Mon-Tue

Admission: $10-$12 (adult)

The Georgia State Railroad Museum in Savannah interprets the state’s railroad history within a preserved complex of historic rail shops and a locomotive roundhouse. The site features restored buildings, displays of locomotives and rolling stock, and exhibits on the role of railroads in regional development.

Key features for visitors include the roundhouse and turntable area, interpretive exhibits about rail operations and technology, and outdoor displays of historic equipment. Special events and guided tours explain restoration work and historic rail practices.

The museum complex was originally the Central of Georgia Railway’s shop district dating to the 19th century and has been stabilized and adapted for public interpretation as part of Savannah’s larger historic and industrial conservation efforts.

The museum is located on the Savannah riverfront side of the city, within the historic industrial district and a short distance from downtown Savannah.

• Historic setting: The museum occupies 19th-century Central of Georgia Railway shop buildings that are preserved as part of Savannah’s industrial heritage.

What to See#

• Roundhouse and shops: A restored historic locomotive roundhouse and adjacent rail shop buildings that form the museum’s central display area.
• Locomotive and rolling stock displays: A collection of locomotives, rolling stock, and rail equipment displayed on-site with interpretive information about Georgia railroad history.

By car: From downtown Savannah, head southwest on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd then turn onto Bull Street; the museum is a short drive from River Street and the historic district. Parking is available nearby. By public transit: Chatham Area Transit (CAT) routes serve downtown Savannah; check local schedules for the nearest stop.

• Arrive for a scheduled roundhouse or restoration-shop tour to see locomotives up close; check the museum's event calendar for operational steam days.
• Walk the trackside path and peer into the switching yards - rust and rail are as much part of the museum as the exhibits.
• Combine the museum with a walk through Savannah's River Street; the contrasts between river commerce and rail transport tell the city's story.