SCAD Museum of Art

The SCAD Museum of Art is a captivating blend of modern design and artistic exploration. The museum showcases an impressive range of contemporary works from both emerging and established artists, making it a must-see for art enthusiasts. The rotating exhibitions keep things fresh and exciting, so there's always something new to discover with each visit. The layout and architecture of the museum itself are a work of art, creating an inspiring space to engage with the pieces on display. Whether you’re drawn to photography, sculpture, or mixed media, the museum offers a rich diversity of styles and perspectives. Plus, the museum's connection to SCAD ensures you’re getting a glimpse of the future of art. It's a cultural gem that truly enhances the creative pulse of Savannah.

I was fortunate enough to get a private tour of the museum by the chief curator Daniel Palmer. There were 3 live exhibits and the artwork was beautiful. The history and architecture were fascinating. They will be opening 6 more at the end of February 2024 so I was bummed I missed out on those. I’ll have to come back!

Came to town for the day, from Atlanta. We decided to bring our girls to Savannah and after breakfast we decided to take them to the SCAD Museum of Art. Girls loved everything and every moment of it. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted by a sweet and professional young lady. She was very thorough, which we appreciated. Sadly, I didn’t catch her name. But super pleasant. As we made our way around, the entire staff was beyond pleasant and professional. Girls were free, since they were under 14yrs old. Art wise: My girls were captivated and were inspired. My oldest only an 8th grader has decided she’s found her place after high school. It was such a beautiful experience. Our oldest stated we need to make a trip at least once a month to Savannah :)

Fun and affordable local adventure for solo, couples, or families. Took us about 90 minutes to meander through the various exhibits and spaces. We enjoyed snacks on the way out the door in their little goody shop.

Fun place to visit! They change up the exhibitions every couple of months or so. So there’s always something new and interesting to go see. They usually have artworks there that you can immerse yourself in and interact with. This time there was an interactive falling void. Super fun! There was also really I retesting jewelry and beautiful dresses! It’s free for SCAD students which is a plus!

This museum of contemporary art is magical with docents in every area. Thank you to the director, Kristin, for honoring my teaching years. I truly appreciate the art and people at SCAD! Thanks to a future architect, Sika, for advice about the gift shops!

The tickets are $10 for non-scad card holders. The gallery is just on the first floor and there is a external area that is free to visit. The gallery has 5 exhibitions at the moment (may 2024). There are students on some rooms who can provide informations if you need it.

What a museum. Galleries progress in a loop. Beautiful, open, light interior spaces are interspaced with dark caves for film screening. Student docents are in most galleries, offering up some real enthusiasm. To me, this museum is an ideal size for the visual attention span - expect to spend the length of a feature film here. And the featured collections were a wild ride of diverse perspectives and media forms. Well done, SCAD Museum.

Really love SCADs Museum - great spaces and varied works being exhibited. The works by Yu Hong were so powerful and dramatic. This is a must visit if art museums are your thing.

I love art museums, and will go out of my way to visit one. When in Savannah for an overnight stay, getting to SCAD's museum the next morning was top-of-list. The current exhibits are well-curated. Both varied and connected, it was easy to spend a good amount of time getting lost in the works on display. Things to know: * Parking is available * There is a $10 general entry fee * There are no SCAD Museum of Art frig magnets in the museum shop. (Come on now, SCAD!)

The building looks impressive from the outside. However, upon purchasing a ticket and perusing the interior, I found that much of it is academic spaces without art exhibits, so the amount of actual art was smaller than I anticipated. There was an interesting mix of things on display of varying quality, but not enough to hold my attention for even a full hour. For a renowned institute and for a place that charges admission for non-students, I expected more. Exhibits will vary of course, but my overall conclusion was that the intent was too trendy and not innovative enough.

Captivating and artistic glory!!! Was in town vacationing and as I always do I visit the local museum. But SCAD is not your ordinary museum it boast some fine young talent that many seasoned museums don't often pay homage until they are "successful"....

There wasn't much variety. They had two exhibits that were kind of blah, I felt like anybody could have drawn the moon exhibit and looked a lot like the art you paint at a one of those classes you take with friends for a girls night. The small student art section was interesting and we liked the wooden structure outside. That structure was the best part. Then again, I am not an art critique but I do enjoy interesting art.

Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) is a well-known art school in Savannah - we were surprised how many buildings they had scattered through the city. I went with a friend and an architect, who was very impressed by the exhibits. My favs: Kenturah Davis and Icelandic artist Hrafnhildur Arnardóttir who created a world that immerse viewers in neon hair. It's a small museum, which is delightful. You can take a couple of hours and see everything. We were there on a weekday and it wasn't very busy. The exhibits change regularly and are heavy on contemporary art, which suits us. There is a very interesting outdoor space decorated like a beach. If you like art museums, this is well worth it for only $10.

Outstanding. Museum is well thought out and has several wonderful exhibitions. Roxy Paine display was just incredible, thoughtful and enjoyable! Got in free as my daughter is a first year. Well worth the time and I'd certainly visit again! Well done SCAD! 15OCT2022

Your enjoyment of this museum will depend largely on your taste in 'art'. The more you like modern art, the more you are apt to enjoy this. First tip: when you face the museum (on MLK Blvd.) the entrance is actually about a block down the street to the right of the museum. When you enter you are greeted by one or more SCAD student volunteers who give you a quick verbal overview of the museum. They do not let you take drinks / bottled water into the galleries. We had to check a bottle of water, through we got it back later. They initially asked to check the backpack, but we didn't want to do that, so the compromise was the water. Admission is free, which is a major plus. Another thing that I personally did not like here was the staffing. Nothing against the students - they were stationed 1 or 2 per gallery with tablets and seemed poised to answer any question you might have. But to me, part of the enjoyment of an art gallery is not interacting with people (other than perhaps the party I came with) - I get to browse and read descriptions of pieces that interest me. Here, the vibe was more like a store where there are too many clerks who are too interested in asking if you need assistance... Again, I understand that this is probably some volunteer-for-credit thing at the school, and I salute the students for being ready and willing to assist, but it isn't my thing. As for the art, it was almost all modern. Some things were more interesting than others (a table with knife blades above and the handles carved to look like a skyline; a set of paper and stick lanterns is a huge display; a long table full of grass / sod with a small tree in the middle and a tablet playing a video at one end; etc.). It wasn't really the sort of art I'm that interested in. YMMV, but I wasn't that taken with this museum; I'm glad it was free, though.

Unknown to me College Students actually get free admission on Saturdays!! Highly recommend checking out these artists. All of the instillations posed some extremely thought provoking questions and challenged a lot of current issues such as immigration & racism. Incredible work.

It was the first nice day since we've been back from SC and my husband got off work early, so we decided to take the kids to SCAD Musuem of Art (SCADMOA). One of the girls at the front desk informed me that SCADMOA is mostly a learning museum for SCAD students. Only one exhibit features a former SCAD grad. All other artists are from all over the world and have their own established careers. Don't expect THE Museum of Art that you see in most big cities around the country. Savannah is still a small city, but there is tons of creativity oozing out of this city, thanks to SCAD for a good portion of it. It is two floors, but second floor is mostly classrooms, but I think for its size, it packs a good punch. - Parking - Metered, street Parking. Found quite a few spaces on Turner Street. - Vibe - Beautiful, modern museum located in an old, historical building. There are polished, concrete floors and wooden floors throughout and you can see some of the exposed, brick walls in some areas. Super clean (as well as the restrooms, the Womens anyway), and great flow to the different exhibits, so you can't miss a thing! - Features/Activities - There is a cafe right by the entrance to the museum as soon as you walk in, to the left. We didn't go in, but it looked like it had plenty of drinks and snacks. Exhibits on display right now (as of June 2019): - Berta Fischer - "Bertha Fischer" (3 installments outside, on display leading to entrance) - (on view through Sept 1) - Karl Lagerfeld - "From The Collection: Karl Lagerfeld Photographs" (Lobby) - (on view through July 28) - Capucine Gros - "The Center is Everywhere" ( the only exhibit featuring a former SCAD grad) - (on view through Aug 11) - Azikiwe Mohammed - "Blackest Night: A Survey in Blackness" - (on view through Sept 1) - Pedro Reyes & Carla Fernandez - "Think Twice" - (on view through Sept 1) - Lee Bul - "City of the Sun" - (on view through July 28) - Alex Gardner - "Guest Room" - (on view through July 13) - Gonzalo Lebrija - "Cathedral" - (on view through July 28) - Nicholas Hlobo - "Unyukelo" (on view through July 7) Outside - There is a whole walkway and outdoor area along the length of the museum in the back, equipped with picnic tables, tables and chairs with umbrellas and a couple more art pieces. Ladies' Restroom - There was also an art installation in the Ladies' restroom on the ceiling which was cool to walk into unexpectedly. Wonder what was in the Mens. Upstairs - Mural of "Each day is fresh, with no mistakes in it" on the walls as you go up the staircase. It is mostly SCAD classrooms upstairs, but there is a lounge and a few more framed art on the walls. There is an outdoor deck equipped with tables, chairs with an umbrella on one table and a nice view of the city. - TLC - The girls at the front desk were fantastic and so nice. The great thing about this museum is that there are docents at every exhibit in every part of the museum and I suggest you ask them questions or at the very least, tell them to tell you something about the exhibit. They give you some insight on the artist's vision and thought process behind their work and you would never know any of this info, because it is not written anywhere. You will get a more fulfilling experience talking to them. They also seem eager to share too, so don't be shy. You will miss out on some interesting facts and insights. Example: In the "Think Twice" exhibit by Pedro Reyes and Carla Fernandez, Reyes created instruments out of guns and then made music with them and recorded an album. You can hear the record by playing the record player displayed in the exhibit. I would never have known that if the docent would not have volunteered that information. - Kid Friendly - They have a scavenger hunt for kids. You can pick up a small pencil and paper at the front desk. It seemed a little too advanced for the age of my kids, but they were still able to participate. - Heads Up - 1. The entrance to the museum is on Turner Street, NOT on MLK Jr Blvd, by the door with the pillars as you might expect. 2. You cannot bring any bag bigger than a purse into the museum. They will check in your bag at the front desk. 3. Not sure if they do this every year, but for 2019, SCADMOA is a participating museum of the Blue Star Families program which offers free admission to active duty members and their families between Memorial Day and Labor Day. We fed the meter for two hours of parking, but we had about another forty-five minutes to spare when we were done. We could have easily done the walk through in an hour, but I really stretched it since I'm snap happy with my camera LOL. You're welcome.

Although not the equal of MOMA or Museum of Art in NYC, the collection on exhibit was very nice. We particularly enjoyed the Ann Craven Twelve Moons and Jorge Pardo JP@Scad. The admissions is very modest and free for children under 12.

Great exhibits. I had a wonderful time, docent was so helpful, really understood the art and connected with the people.

The art here is rather mediocre when speaking of abstract and of course we're speaking of abstract because this is America.

Great museum! Wide range of contemporary art and different mediums. This was my first time at this museum and it was comparable to the Telfair Museum in Savannah in quality of artwork and presentation. The admission price was very reasonable as well for the caliber of art on display.

This museum is a gem for Savy. It this case, SCAD adds contemporary art to a city with historical charm. I am often pleasantly surprised to find world class artists exhibiting or lecturing at this museum. Bear in mind, the museum exhibition is constantly changing so you should check out their website to find out whether the current exhibition suits your taste or take a step of faith to explore something new! Near the Railroad Museum and has a great space for installations.

My visit to SCAD Museum of Art was a bit of a mixed bag. I love contemporary art and it is a great idea to have a museum that show-cases student and alumni and also brings in artists from around the globe. The gallery space was a bit smaller than I expected, but part of it was closed for a future show. There were 10 different artists featured for the fall exhibit. They ranged from the multi-media AES+F video, sculpture, photography that was totally immersive and mesmerizing, to a fairly mild collection of Elaine Mayes B/W photography spanning 50 years, to a simplistic yet whimsical collection of word art by Lorraine O'Grady. Several other pieces and collections were standouts and a few that were quickly forgotten, but that's art and life. $10 admission was reasonable, but I've seen much better exhibits and museums for free, it's all about funding sources so I wasn't opposed to the price if it keeps the doors open.

Overall it's very small, but it has some incredibly unique displays that transport you to a different world. Would definitely recommend if you're visiting!

Excellent place to stop by if your visiting the Savannah area it really is a must see! The exhibit is constantly changing providing you with a different experience every time the staff are very passionate about their jobs and love to share knowledge about the pieces inside this museum of fine arts!

Nice museum, great exhibitions. I wish the outdoor area and 2nd floor was open when I visited. Will go back another time!

Very friendly staffing, with students answering questions though the artwork was not theirs. On our visit, the galleries were very well curated. One room, one artist--and all good choices. Minus one star for the size given the price. But would come again.

The exhibition area was really cool. I liked that nothing was too crowded and the people working there were really knowledgeable about art work. I really liked the alumni exhibition (never seen algae used as a medium so that was very interesting). There were only about 5 exhibitions open at the time though so I'll have to add to this once I see a full exhibition.

I received free admission after touring SCAD, and came back a day later (museum is closed on Tuesdays) because I really wanted to see the Helen Frankenthaler exhibit. Only five of her pieces are exhibited right when you walk in, so just be aware if that's your main interest in visiting. I did a quick walkthrough of the rest of the museum as I didn't have a lot of time, but enjoyed it. I wish there had been a little more signage to sort of direct the flow through the bigger galleries, the way to exit was not very clear and sort of makes you feel like you might be going the wrong way. I really appreciated their COVID procedures. Immediately after walking in a guard asks to take your temperature, and masks are enforced. Overall, I still definitely would come back if I'm in town and had some time to kill or was trying to take a break from the heat.

This is a fun place to kill sometime if you are in Savannah. The day we went they had free entry as they were installing few exhibits. There are lot of interesting artifacts and paintings. This is a place worth checking if you have lot of time and running out of things to do.

Amazing time in Savannah the SCAD is a MUST SEE! Lots of beautiful pieces. The staff were super helpful and eager to answer my questions. By far the statue was my favorite piece.

This museum was a highlight of my "homecoming" trip to Savannah. I made sure to bring my SCAD alumni card and got into the museum for $5. For that price, the museum was a total steal. The exhibits were world class and I enjoyed how diverse they were - from paintings and posters, to sculptural installations. I honestly can't pick a favorite, each room we walked into had work by another artist (or group) that had a new story to tell. It was a 30-40 minute visit, and we saw everything. Don't forget to go all the way to the end of the gallery, and then walk through the doors to the long hall of windows, where there is more artwork to be enjoyed. Before you leave, go up the stairs above the check-in counter. (there are no signs inviting you up, but do it!) There you'll find an outdoor balcony with chairs and tables. It overlooks the grassy walkways outside. Take in the impressive modern architecture of the museum from this new angle. If you plan ahead you could have lunch up here, or watch the sunset.

We visited in April 2014. The ticket price is $10 per person (adult). There was some brief photography that wasn't interesting. The art of twine or rope weaving was slightly lost on me as was the video performance art. The only thing that caught my attention was the triptych by Dustin Yellin. I found the construction fascinating but be forewarned, it if is still there and you take children, there are small nudes and some porn photos inside the triptych. Keep small ones from viewing too closely or yourself if that content if offensive to you. At 12 tons, it is quite a large work of art.

Every time I come here I am delighted in what I see. This time the Oscar De La Renta exhibit took my breath away. What a privilege to get to see such a outstanding designs at a affordable price. $10.00 gets you in the door and it's well worth the admission price. The dresses are amazing and there are a couple of Chanel designs included. The exhibit is so well done I cried. Honestly! I do love fashion and if you like history and fashion don't miss this exhibit.

Don't waste your gas or money. Although the art was unique and talented. It was not worth $10 each. Show cases 5 artists. 1st outdoor windows, 2nd entrance way, 3rd behind locked doors. So basically you pay to see 2 large rooms only. I was very disappointed felt like a waste of time.

This is a nice, small gallery run by the Savannah College of Art and Design, a private and apparently excellent art school. It's a little puzzling to get to the front door, but it's worth the short walk (yo - SCAD - remember that form and human factors are an important feature in design, so why are you teaching your students to put the front door two blocks from any parking lot?????). From the visitor's center lot, walk a half-block north (left) on MLK, then walk left on Turner. It's in the long, white, beautiful building on your left, about half-way down. Be sure to look at the pieces in the display windows on your way to the door. The docents, apparently all students at SCAD, were the best part of a delightful experience. They were all friendly, knowledgeable, and really, really excited to talk about the art, the artists, the school and even their own ideas, aspirations and everything else. One was a junior in radio and visual communications media who pointed out a tremendous number of details about his areas, and each detail was related with such enthusiasm and with such excellent storytelling and context that I wanted to take both all of this artist's work and him home. (No, not like that.) Another was a postgrad person who showed the restraint of experience and age, but still clearly loved the artist and the work she was charged with interpreting for us. Being a guy, I set out busily explaining what I saw before she had a chance to do much of her job, but she patiently listened and when I was finished blathering, she politely and happily pointed out a detail that I had missed that changed my whole view of the work. She could come home with us, too. Oh, yeah - the art. It's a small gallery, and housed only half a dozen artists' works, maybe 30 - 50 works in all. I enjoyed most of them, and some I enjoyed very, very much. the display areas are mostly attractive, beautifully lit, comfortable and appropriate for the works. Be sure to ask the receptionist where all the satellite galleries are so you don't miss any gems. OK, back to the docents. We asked a couple of them where they'd recommend we go to dinner. This brought a bunch of them around to discuss the city's culinary delights and their own tastes in food. They were warm and friendly and had great ideas. We tried one of them (A.Lure) and were more than satisfied with their recommendation. The only thing we really would have liked (besides MORE) would have been a gallery of student art. The docents were good, but what were they doing? SCAD is reportedly a good school, but why? What kinds of new ideas in art and design are being developed? What new views and curves and surfaces and auditory experiences can they offer? That, after all, is why SCAD is in existence. We'd have loved to have had a peek. We liked this place. We had a good time. Go there.

Great work, but museum was too small and had not enough art. All the employees were super nice and offered to answer any questions about the art in every room. Street metered parking. Beautiful large space. A tiny cafe and museum store. Great design, good-enough art. Some exhibits were definitely better than others. Overall, definitely stop by this museum on your visit to Savannah. It won't take a long time to see everything and you will certainly see some things that will inspire your creative soul.

Great if you're into art and need to kill some time not super big but a great stop. Take advantage of talking to the volunteers inside since they're quite knowledgeable. Overall I was expecting more but a good solid visit for when you're in Savannah

I loved the section of African American culture. Only downside was this place is very small. It was only basically two exhibits. There are way bigger museums with better material for free in other cities.

Small but great! I saw and loved the Katarina Herrera exhibit which was everything. Gorgeous gowns. Also interesting other exhibits but loved talking g with the students in each gallery. Great students with interesting perspectives and goals.

Cool museum! It is definitely worth checking out. My partner is a SCAD alum so she insisted, but I enjoyed the experience too. We checked it out on a Sunday and there were only about 4 other people in the whole museum. I kind of enjoyed this as well. The exhibits were unique and the docents were informative and friendly. I especially loved the FRANCISCO COSTA for Calvin Klein Collection exhibit. The hanging dress forms were semi-haunting, hanging in the gallery space. The exhibits change here and I believe they also have some student work as part of their permanent collection. I look for this museum to do big things in the future. I don't think SCAD would have it any other way.

The actual museum is really nice and he staff was helpful. I also really liked the way the art was curated and laid out. That said, it was SO AnNoYiNg not to have good internet in there but most of the guides being digital. If you don't go to Scad, you can't get on the internet so you can't read about the art on the little online guide. I would have preferred to be able to download it before I arrived or something rather than have an employee hand me a business card with a link on it. Please fix this Scad!

Save your money ($10/person). Save your time (~20 minutes to see everything). Only two rooms of exhibits. A lot of new exhibit construction, but still full price. No paintings. Mostly no-name artist sculptures and abstract pieces. Of the two available exhibits, one is just a room full of Oscar de la Renta dresses and fashion. IMO, not "art" I would expect to see in a museum. I was expecting to see more student art since it is associated with the SCAD art school. Bottom line: Not worth it.

A nice, smaller art museum. There was art from all over the world and a good variation. I was surprised to see there wasn't much student art from what I could tell. Still a great little stop while in Savannah.

The fact that they charge admission for this is incredible. It's literally a tiny museum of student work, and the sections on "emerging artists" are literally just a wall of pictures by the bathrooms.

Some visits I love it and some, it is only OK. Love the big art 3D table.... like a big iPad. And some of the art work is really great... cool historical chandilier in the lobby and amazing garden area in the back. And maybe I am not artsy enough to enjoy some of its craziness like rug art.... yawn! The mixed media room is the very best that I have seen in a long time. And you can buy wine in the gift store... this is critical and I will not budge on it.

Definitely check this place out if you're in the area. There's such talent to be seen. It's not extensive so it wont take hours, but it's still eclectic enough to be very though provoking.

GORGEOUS! This museum is absolutely stunning. I only had the chance to wander around the first level after a campus tour and I was more than impressed. The thing is, I wasn't expecting a museum on a college campus to have as much of an impact. My event planner mind was imagining this as a venue as soon as I stepped through the 15 ft tall glass doors. I love art and have been to more than a few museums in major cities like NYC, DC and Miami. I'm far from an expert. However, this museum felt intimate and modern. I felt comfortable taking my time looking through all the installations. Alex Prager's film "Despair" starring Bryce Dallas Howard was visually arresting and disturbing. I can't wait to go back the next time I'm in Savannah.

Worth the trip. This is a very cool museum and a great respite from the heat with places to relax downstairs and up. If you're in savannah, this is the art museum you have to go to.

Rubbish. Went during a contemporary showing so you can only imagine what a waste of time it was. Save your time and money for the sake of intelligence. The mindless work was supposedly done by the "professional" artists who graduated from this school. Real art puts this eyesore, so called contemporary art, to shame. Also, no paintings whatsoever. Walked into a dark room that has a video (on repeat) of rain falling on cans. If you're dumb as bricks, maybe you'll enjoy that. They apparently want to make a society of people seeing the emperor"s new clothing. And I think a lot of people defend this place because they're affiliated with it.

Only two artists in two rooms. Employees did not tell us that parts of the museum were closed. Save yourself some disappointment and don't go here.

I'd highly recommend visiting if you find yourself in Savannah. The exhibits were phenomenal, I just wish there had been more to see.

The space is wonderful and the ever changing exhibits really demonstrate why this is a first rate school. I suppose I was a bit of a snob until I visited Savannah again and have seen what an impact SCAD has made on this community. The school is a real mover and shaker and is tuning out some great artists in so many fields. The museum highlights that.

What an aesthetically pleasing space. Tall ceilings, interesting renovations from the building's previous life, warm white walls. Structurally, the building lets in lots of natural light, while still setting up the art in such a way that as the light changes new things are exposed to you. I wish I had had time to stay for hours, to watch what happens with the changing of the light. Oh, the art's good too. There was a nice balance of exhibits, and I thought that the gallery dedicated to African-American art was quite comprehensive despite its small size. I also particularly liked the long hallway gallery that followed alongside the courtyard; it reminded me of portions of the Dia museum in Beacon. If you're interested in contemporary art, I think this is a perfectly nice place to stop in while you're in Savannah. It would be a particularly nice place to while away the hottest hours of the day. 4 stars because of the following notes: 1. If you decide to use the restrooms at the far end of the galleries, you'll get locked out of the museum portion of the building. It took me five minutes to figure out how to exit the building. This may be a particular problem for elderly and/or disabled guests. 2. This is a "paperless museum"--except for certain exhibits where paper will be thrust into your hands whether you want it or not. Paperless is fine, but the lack of a map is a real issue when there are very few docents around to ask for help; perhaps it could be on the wall or something. Also, many otherwise-paperless museums (see: Dia:Beacon, Barnes Foundation, many others) will put together guides for each room and laminate them; I think this would be of real benefit to visitors here as well. 3. Finally, the price of adult admission is a bit high for a museum this small. I felt like I was *expected* to subsidize the experience of other ticket holders, and I didn't appreciate that. These quibbles aside, however, this is a lovely small museum. (For adults. Please leave the running toddlers or the big strollers at home.)

Excellent museum, you can see the talent of the alumni and current students. There aren't many exhibits but rather devote a room to one artist in most cases. I would definitely visit again just to see more of their work.

I cannot for the life of me understand how there are five star reviews for this museum. There just isn't very much here. It takes about 15-20 minutes to go through everything. The few exhibits that were available were underwhelming. Save your money!

Beautiful building. Beautiful exhibits. Definitely worth a visit for any art lover in Savannah.