Jepson Center & Telfair Children's Art Museum (CAM)

The Telfair Children's Art Museum (CAM) inside the Jepson Center is a hands-on wonderland where kids don't just look at art,they make it! This interactive space features rotating art stations, creative exploration zones, and engaging activities designed to spark imagination and artistic confidence in young visitors.

• ✓Rotating hands-on art stations where kids create take-home masterpieces using various mediums
• ✓Interactive digital art experiences and touchscreen activities
• ✓Gallery scavenger hunts that turn older kids into art detectives throughout the museum
• ✓ArtZeum area with building materials, costumes, and imaginative play spaces
• ✓Connection to the stunning Jepson Center architecture and rooftop sculpture terrace

1. 1.Visit on weekday mornings right at 10 AM opening for the quietest experience with maximum space at art stations
2. 2.Dress kids in clothes that can get messy,while aprons are provided, paint and glue can still find their way onto outfits
3. 3.Combine your CAM visit with the rest of the Jepson Center and two other Telfair Museums sites (Telfair Academy and Owens-Thomas House) as admission covers all three locations
4. 4.The CAM space is relatively compact, so plan 45-90 minutes here, then explore the striking contemporary galleries upstairs while kids are still engaged
5. 5.Free admission for kids under 5, and free for everyone on select community days,check the website calendar before visiting

Weekday mornings (Tuesday-Thursday, 10 AM-12 PM) offer the calmest experience. Avoid weekend afternoons when local families and tourists converge. Rainy days see increased crowds as families seek indoor activities.

Admission is $20 for adults, $5 for students, and free for children under 5. Stroller-friendly with elevators throughout. No café on-site, but you can exit and return same-day, and Broughton Street dining is a 5-minute walk away.

Open year-round except Mondays and major holidays. Summer months (June-August) tend to be busiest with visiting families. Special holiday art workshops and themed activities are offered during winter break and spring break,reserve in advance as they fill quickly.

Leopold's Ice Cream (3 blocks away) is a Savannah institution perfect for post-museum treats. The Collins Quarter on Bull Street offers kid-friendly brunch and lunch options with high chairs and a relaxed atmosphere just 2 blocks from the museum.