Telfair Academy

The Telfair Academy in Savannah, Georgia, is a key part of the Telfair Museum of Art and ranks among the oldest art museums in the American South. The historic building was originally constructed in the early 19th century in the Neoclassical style and, following an expansion, opened in 1886 as an academy of art and science. Today it houses two period rooms that showcase the original interiors of that era, as well as a diverse collection of paintings, drawings, sculptures, and decorative arts from the 19th and 20th centuries. Here you can admire works of American Impressionism and the Ashcan School, including pieces by well-known artists such as Childe Hassam and George Bellows. A National Historic Landmark, the building is protected as a historic monument and offers an impressive look into the cultural history of the region.