SHIPS OF THE SEA MARITIME MUSEUM
WILLIAM SCARBROUGH HOUSE AND GARDENS
MUSEUM EVENTS 2024
DECEMBER EVENTS 2024
SHIPS IN THE DARK
Celebrate the Holidays with Tattooed Santa!
Step into a winter wonderland at our final Ships in the Dark event on Friday, December 13. Snap a festive photo with Tattooed Santa, whose tattoo is featured in the Sea of Ink exhibit, and craft a nautical-themed ornament using your polaroid photo—perfect to treasure for years to come. Enjoy sweet treats, explore the museum after hours, and shop exclusive nautical holiday merchandise. Don’t miss this magical evening of holiday cheer and maritime fun!
Tickets are just $10—reserve yours now!
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2024
5:00PM - 8:00PM
$10 PER TICKET
FREE FOR MEMBERS $50+
NOVEMBER EVENTS 2024
VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY
Join us for a day of family-friendly fun at Voyage of Discovery! Explore creative activities, learn about maritime history, and enjoy local flavors—all while discovering the rich culture of Savannah. It’s the perfect way to spend time together while making lasting memories!
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2024
1:00PM - 4:00PM
FREE TO THE PUBLIC
SHIPS IN THE DARK
Experience an electrifying night of music as Andrew Sovine and his band headline this special Ships in the Dark event, an extension of our celebrated Sea of Ink maritime tattoo exhibit! Sovine, a renowned musician who has collaborated with Grammy-winner Ashley McBryde, will thrill you with a lively mix of original songs and classic sea shanties that echo the spirit of the sea. The Sea of Ink exhibit transforms our walls into a gallery of Savannah’s tattooed icons, celebrating local faces and their stunning ink. Join us for an unforgettable night where art, music, and community take center stage!
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2024
5:00PM - 8:00PM
$10 PER TICKET
FREE FOR MEMBERS $50+
SEPTEMBER EVENTS 2024
SEA OF INK
Ships of the Sea will unveil Sea of Ink: Savannah Maritime Tattoos, an extraordinary exhibit showcasing the art and cultural significance of tattoos. Featuring more than a dozen Savannah-area tattoo artists and over 30 maritime tattoo collectors, Sea of Ink highlights tattoos as a meaningful art form and cultural movement.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 -
MONDAY, MAY 26, 2025
OPENING NIGHT PARTY
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
DOORS OPEN AT 6PM
Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum, Villain Arts, and South magazine invite you to celebrate two openings at One Big Party:
Sea of Ink: Savannah Maritime Tattoos and the Savannah Tattoo Arts Festival.
What’s Happening:
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Music - Artistry - Food - Cocktails - Community
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See Savannah's first-ever tattoo art exhibit!
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Get a temporary tattoo!
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Flaunt Your Tattoo!
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Meet the tattoo artists!
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Catch up with others attending the 3rd Annual Savannah Tattoo Arts Festival!
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Immerse Yourself in Savannah's Fun & Fabulous Tattoo Culture!
JUNE EVENTS 2024
WAVES OF WONDER
Discover the Georgia coast like never before at "Waves of Wonder," a mesmerizing new exhibition at the Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum.
Opening on Wednesday, June 5, with a cocktail party at 5:30 p.m., this enchanting showcase, funded by UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant’s Artists, Writers, and Scholars (AWS) Program, features a stunning array of artworks that immerse visitors in the magic of Georgia’s coastline.
Through various art forms, we invite you to marvel at the region’s natural wonders. The exhibition highlights works by current AWS grant recipients and previous award-winners, spanning diverse disciplines such as painting, sculpture, photography, sound, and dance, each offering fresh perspectives on the intricate relationships that define coastal life.
OPENING NIGHT & COCKTAIL PARTY
WEDNESDAY, 5 JUNE 2024
5:30PM - 7:30PM
Free admission on Opening Night
FAMILY DAY
SATURDAY, 29 JUNE 2024
10AM - 1PM
Free admission during Family Day
EXHIBITION TIMELINE
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5 - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
Admission to the exhibit is included with general admission
MAY EVENTS 2024
CELESTIAL SEAFARERS
Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum will mark its inaugural “Maritime Day Celebration” with a light and sound festival entitled “Celestial Seafarers” to be held on May 22 and May 23 featuring local artists. The event is in celebration of National Maritime Day, a day of honor that marks the launch of the Steamship Savannah from Savannah in 1819. It was the first ever transoceanic voyage under sail and steam power.
This two-day festival will feature artists’ installations throughout the gardens as well as inside the Scarbrough House. Sail away with us and immerse yourself in a unique experience from the moment you enter the gardens to when you step inside the museum!
Artists included are Marcus Kenney, Todd Schroeder, Abby Portner, Greg Finger, Will Penny, Kevin Kirkwood, and more.
Click here for more information!
WEDNESDAY, 22 MAY 2024
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THURSDAY, 23 MAY 2024
7:30 - 10:30PM
$60 VIP ADMISSION
$20 GENERAL ADMISSION
$10 CHILDREN ADMISSION
FREE FOR MEMBERS
MARCH EVENTS 2024
GARDEN CRAWL
Sip on a beverage whilst guided through one of Savannah’s most beautiful gardenscapes. This one-of-a-kind arboriculture experience will include special speakers, free drinks, and after hour museum tours. Learn about your local trees and make new friends!
Drinks, Canopy Tour, and Museum tours all included with ticket price.
WEDNESDAY, 13 MARCH 2024
$10 ADMISSION
5:30 - 7:30PM
FEBRUARY EVENTS 2024
SUPER MUSEUM SUNDAY
Explore Savannah’s rich seafaring history at Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum. Located inside one of the most beautiful 19th-century mansions in Historic Savannah and surrounded by large private gardens, Ships of the Sea invites you to sail into the great era of Atlantic travel and learn the stories of Savannah’s nautical past and present.
SUNDAY, 11 FEB 2024
FREE ADMISSION
12 - 4 PM