Its a great slice of history in such an interesting city. Its small and something you can do in about an hour, at most. Ticket does include some other sites around town so make sure to visit those, if you are interested in art, to maximize the value.They have done a great job social distancing tours and integrating technology to avoid the need for guides. You play all sound through your cell phone which is both interesting and limiting in that you cant ask questions.

What to say about the Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters?Great service and adherence to measures to avoid COVID-19. They usually do hourly tours with groups but this Saturday we attended they were doing individual group/family tours in like 15 minute intervals to get more people in (the day before we had missed the 4 pm tour).The grounds and structure are well kept.The ceilings are very nice so pay attention to the details.You can ask for a printed copy of the tour if you dont have enough battery on your phone!Great job!

Finally the South gives back dignity to the story by recognizing the dignity of enslaved people in the 1800s. This tour is an emotional walk through the home with an emphasis on relationships and not just the wealth of the family. Well done to those on the museum board.

This tour offers a very educational and eye opening journey. I recommend this museum to any visitor of Savannah, GA.

Beautiful architecture. Wonderful preservation and conservation of this historic home. Interesting history.

House is amazing. Tour is exclusively focused on the horrors of slavery. While honoring the experiences of the enslaved is important and appropriate, I would have appreciated a more well-rounded tour.

Very informative, well kept. The historians/staff placed around the property know their stuff.We really enjoy our visit!!! A must in Savannah. The history of the house give you a good sense / snapchat on how life was like for enslaved people in Savannah and of enslavers in general.

Really important place in Savannah. Their emphasis on how EVERYONE who lived on the property experienced life in historic Savannah is terribly sad, terribly real, and terribly important. To learn how rich white people lived in the 1800s is interesting. However, absorbing how enslaved people had so many aspects of the human experience stolen away from them changes you.

Very educational. I really enjoyed the voice tour. I learned so much! Great experience.

Breastfeeding mamas alert. I had to nurse my son while we were there and I took a chair in the courtyard, covered myself and proceeded. The older lady who worked there approached me and asked me to leave the chair citing COVID. I was fuming and left the museum, took a second to compose myself outside and went back to ask where I could have nursed. She said there is a park nearby. I asked why not any of the benches in the ticket box area. Her answer was that those were for people waiting for the tour. I nursed in oh so many places and it had to be this house in this city where, for the first time, I was told I can’t for what came across as merely excuses. I will write to the management when we come back from our trip. It took me a good hour to recover - the woman really spoiled my day. And she had a security guy next to her in no time when I was speaking. Breastfeeding mother is apparently a threat to their security.

Great museum... loads of history. Love the visuals.. there are so many authentic things to see and that makes it priceless. You also get to walk through the history. Get your tickets early because they sell out fast!

Beautiful Home, Great Guide,.......... but........ Linda was our Guide and she was excellent. While downstairs touring, Linda was talking to our group and 2 other employees talking loudly in the back of the room, and thus made it hard to hear Linda. Employees should have know better. Still a beautiful house, with very unique features for the time period.

Enjoyable visit. The home was very interesting from an engineering point of view.

A fantastic historic experience. The amount of history in this property is unreal. From President Polk visiting for dinner, to the first indoor plumbing system, this tour has something for everyone! The look back at what it was like for slaves is unreal! Letters from the period are very revealing and unbelievably interesting. Take the time to visit! Tours run every 15 min.

It is okay, probably I will like to get more info how this place was running the business. No tour just follow your phone with the instructions. So sad.

Great way to see the way it was 200 years ago. Great antiques in the home and the history is wonderfully displayed.

Beautifully Restored and Conserved home with lots of history to learn from.

Great historical tour & informative!

Not tremendously kid friendly, but they do have scavenger hunt sheets for the kids to use as they go through the tour, so that helped get my four through without incident. Lovely home. Theyve done so much research and historic preservation here. I learned some interesting facts about the time period and the culture of Savannah. If youre not into history, though, skip this one.

We went there on the day before Martin Luther Kings birthday, and there was a line to get onto the court. Please note that all tours I have to be scheduled and we had to wait about an hour for ours, but there was plenty of seating a gallery people get prepared for the tour. The guides for the tour are very knowledgeable about the material they are presenting, and do a very good job providing you information about the history of this house, its owners oh, how it was created, the slaves and their contributions to Savannah, and how it became part of the Telfair Museum. I originally did not want to pay $18 for a ticket to a museum; however, between this and the other museums that are part of the Telfair collection, we found it to be one of the best in Savannah I would definitely do it again.

The Guide, Haley, was so knowledgeable insightful and passionate about the tour. We often learn about slave life on plantations but this tour is abou slave life in colonial towns. Ther presentation included history architecture and many elements that demonstrated how ahead of the time I thought they were...an amazing presentation... plumbing, refrigeration etc. Compared to tours to Jamestown and Williamsburg, I thought it would be boring so-far from it.

The experience was ok until the end and an employee walks up to me out of groups of people outside are you on tour as if I decided of all places to just walk in and loiter in a museum. I went to the front to ask for the person in charge by then the white lady whom I had spoken too talked to the manager who came out and security shortly after.how do u harass someone and call security?the customer service is bad the term nice nasty applies .they seem to be already annoyed.

It would have been 5 stars if I was able to see the slave sleeping quarters.... this is the closest Ive been to my African slave roots....i recieved lots of knowledge from this visit.

Interesting look into the South and its obliviousness to slavery. The tour starts in the house slave quarters but youd think they were as well supplied as the main house residents. The docent was a real Southern Belle and apparently felt she was much better than the tour group. She was definitely still fighting the Civil War and believing they may still win. During our house tour, a lovely home, she stated all furnishings were period pieces but they werent. This was part of a three part tour offering. At least worth the time.

Short and sweet little tour. Enjoyed.

Excellent tour filled with thought provoking information. Great research opportunities, a very detailed and educational look into the past.Also bought the tour for 21.50 and access to the Jepson Center and Telfair Academy.

Beautiful house with an interesting story. We had a great guide who guided us through the house and garden. Highly recommend to take the guided tour!

Tons of history. The audio tour is great.

The tour guide was especially good and she answered questions with real expertise. She was considerate of our children and allowed them to ask questions as well!The upkeep and renovations are outstanding and I would say that if you want to visit Savannah and you only have time for 1 home visit, this is the one you should choose.

This museum was definitely one for the books. It was nice seeing the actual artifacts as well as original pieces of furniture and decor from the first house owners. I learned a lot and I will definitely encourage everyone to be open minded while touring the property because the stories in there are definitely touching. It was an amazing tour!

The house has a 200 year history that is amazing and heartbreaking. The house itself is a marvel, that it was made possible and served by enslaved people makes slavery more personal. Our tour guide, Jason, was super knowledgeable. He had an answer for every question and was very personable. The artifacts, architecture, and historical perspective are worth the price of the tour

This place was very interesting. Lots of history here in Savannah but here you got a guided tour. It’s nice because it’s a small group. It’s crazy how old the house is there and you can walk around most parts of it. When we went upstairs it was a little scary since you could see the bottom floor downstairs through the floor you’re standing on. But this place has many artifacts, really makes you feel like you’re back in time. When you pay admission to this place it also includes two other places close to see which is a plus.

Fantastic history and very well preserved and the story is really cool.

A very well preserved piece of history, highly recommend! Probably the best historical destination in Savannah.

A great, unbiased view into American past.

Most guides were so knowledgeable &enthusiastic, even my teenagers found something interesting

Went with my mom and daughter and newborn. The guide really had tons of interesting info! Very friendly staff

Lots of interesting info, audio download tour was great!

Incredible detail and insight into period architecture, engineering, lifestyle and most importantly the lives of the marginalized people.

A great tour! Learned some history I never knew. Our guide was excellent!!

Such and awesome history. First house with plumbling here in Savannah. House was way ahead do the time.

Visiting one of the most historic homes in all of Savannah is always a day well spent. When you visit you must take the guided tour. The groups have about 15 people in them, so its a manageable group. The visitor center is the size of a bedroom, so it will only kill about 5-10 minutes. The interior of the home is well kept, and there are some great pieces in there. My favorite was the map that was so old Hilton Head Island was called Frenchs Island. Our tour guide was a very nice young man who had not been on the job very long, but he tried his best to answer every question. If youre looking for something to kill time until you get to your time just walk over to Oglethorpe Park and enjoy the view.

Part of the Telfair Museums historical trifecta, this historical site is worth a visit

This was the best experience we had during our visit to Savannah. The home is amazing, but the tour guide (a British school teacher) was a wealth of knowledge that went far beyond descriptions of the home. It was an incredible look at the lives of the residents especially the enslaved. As a bonus you get to visit the other two Telfair museums.

This was a interesting tour through this Mansion to see the way people lived in early Savannah.

Beautiful historic home! Well worth touring!

Probably the best historical tour I’ve ever been on (the only rival being the McCloud Plantation in Charleston). The guide - Louis? - was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and understanding. I loved the breadth and depth of the tour. I felt like it did a great job of providing context for how the house was operated and viewed through different periods of history.

This place is very interesting to visit. Although everything is not necessarily perfect as to how it may have been when it was built, the building still contains much of the furniture from the family that lived there in the 1800s, which is not very common in historical homes. The tour is very interesting as well and provides a lot of Savannah history.

Great tour. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and kept it fun. The curved door is amazing work.

One of my favorite historic tours EVER. Our tour guide Luis not only had an extensive knowledge of the property, but the time period in general. It’s clear staff here dedicates a lot of time to be truly informed on such an important and tragic part of American history. It was a fascinating tour. Highly recommend!

So overpriced. You get to visit 3 places but it’s maybe a $6-8 value for all 3. The people running the place were super stiff and obnoxious. When you think about all you could do in Savannah, you’ll wish you spent your time elsewhere.

Great tour. The guide was very knowledgeable plus funny and feisty! The house is very impressive, well preserved, interesting construction and technology from 200 years ago. Plus, its a very elegant home.

We really appreciated this place for many reasons. It helped provide authentic historical information, as hard as it was to hear at times, that would open anyones eyes and hearts. I was told that it was very recent that they allowed access to the Slaves Quarters. Unbelievable that it had taken that long to do so.

Interesting presentation of an old Antebellum house

Wonderful & Historical Experience. It was such a joy to get history from the servants view and not just the elite of the day. Would recommend to anyone seeking a great historical place to visit.

The house was beautiful. Im glad I visited. I wish they would go deeper with the slaves. It seemed like the slaves lived a pretty nice life. Which we know isnt.

Really neat view into the lives of those who lived in Savannahs old historic houses. This is one of the first homes with indoor plumbing, really neat to see! And the grounds are immaculate. You can pay for admission to one Telfair/Jepson museum and go to all three, highly recommend. Our tour guide here was friendly and knowledgeable.

Loved the way they turned this house into the story of the enslaved people that lived there. I wish more places would to the same in order to create more awareness about this part of history.

Wonderful house tour! Our guide was very engaging.

Loved the tour! The house was really well kept. The tour guide had so much knowledge! And they really knew how to show what living in the house and in that time meant - especially the difference between the owners of the house and the slaves they owned.

A great way to learn about this citys history.

Very nice tour..

Really enjoyed the tour and the history. They have done a great job at preserving and presenting the legacy of this site.Hard to believe a house in Savannah had indoor plumbing years before the White House.

The house has very interesting architecture and furnishings. The tour guide we had (a British lady) was very engaging. Of the three sites your ticket gets you access to, I feel this one was the most interesting.

I would have loved the tour if the guide hadnt embarrassed me in front of the entire group when I admiringly put a finger on the wood behind me in the butlers pantry. I actually ended the tour by going to the bathroom and crying. She compared me to a child and at first I thought she was joking and when I realized she wasnt, everyones attention was focused on me. I was under the impression we were not to lean on the walls and didnt know Id be chastised in front of everyone for touching the ledge behind me where everyone else was also backed up to. Thanks for ruining the first historical house tour for someone who loves history.

Great history, lovely antiques. Be advised: this is a *guided* tour. When you arrive to buy tickets, you are assigned an appointment time for your visit. Plan ahead to be sure it works with your schedule.

Make reservations before you go. They let groups in every five minutes

The actual grounds and historic ambiance were amazing. However, we were very disappointed with our tour guide. She was very condescending, stating the only historical places we go are that of the wealthy and spoke as if we had no understanding of slavery. There was a strong feeling of a sense of hostility towards the Caucasian race.

House was beautiful but the older lady who gave tour however was not, I understand many of the workers volunteer but If you don’t like answering questions then don’t do the community service. The whole group today at 11:45 kept commenting on how rude she was... she would ask if anyone had any questions and as soon as you asked she’d get snappy, I couldn’t take it anymore and asked her if we indeed were allowed to ask questions or if it bothered her. She said “If you would Wait or listen you’ll eventually get your answer!” I couldn’t take it anymore we left the group early. I looked up the rest of the history on my own.

We almost didn’t do this house. So glad we did. Our tour guild was amazing. He was very knowledgeable about the house and the questions we asked. So much history to hear about on this tour. Definitely check it out if in the area.

Lovely Regency house to explore. But what sticks with you after leaving is the story of the slaves, on whose backs this house and much of this hauntingly beautiful city is built. They dont gloss over historys ugly truths. The tour is well worth it for its honest description of life among the slaves and their owners. Its not just the guided tour but the exhibits that will stay with you. Remarkable museum for everyone.

The guide we had poured his passion, intelligence and soul into his tour. Absolutely worth doing to get a better grasp on understanding American history

A fun visit. Very informative. A glimpse into the past of our country. I, personally, would have liked to see other parts of the house but all in all a nice visit.

Amazing historic perspective. Great docent (Haley)

This is such a great place to visit. Beautiful home with lots of beautiful furnishings. If you love history like I do, you dont want to miss it!Thank you from Seattle, WA

Excellent historic home / museum. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable, leading us on a highly informative tour of this early 19th century home. Highly recommend!

This is a must see when visiting Savannah. We really enjoyed the history behind this home and appreciated the guided tour. It helped understand and appreciate the history of this property.

This is a must see place. Great work on the enslaved people. Moving. Must see the new exhibit in the basement on live in the 1800s as an enslaved person in the house in the City.

Our tour leader, Abby, was awesome. Well worth the time. She explained a lot of things and did a great job answering questions. The blue ceiling? Go on tour and learn why it is blue.

The guided tour was very interesting. I liked learning about how they made certain features of the home seem more elegant by making pine look like marble and other details.

A fun look into history! Our tour guide was very knowledge and made the tour quite fun! The house itself has been maintained incredibly well, including a beautiful garden. I loved seeing some of the very first plumbing, and they paid a lot of attention to even small details like recreating the original flooring in the main entrance. Well worth the cost of admission.

The tour guide was very informative and interesting to listen to. I appreciated the focus on enslaved people and using correct terminology to educate the public about that brutal time in history. Very educational. I was dubious about rushing a 45 minute tour bc I had a newborn with me but the time simply flew by.

It has the only example of original haint from the time. The tour was good too. Its nice if you do some sort of ghost tour as well to add a little mystery. The only reason I really gave it five stars is because it is part of a 3 place admission price. The other stuff is worth it too.

On its own, this place is probably a four, but Telfair cohesively is a five.The grounds are well-kept, with very good displays and thorough information, especially for such a small production.The tour guides are informative (though some have a bit of attitude), and each guide will tell you something a little different about the house and grounds.Definitely worth taking the time to see the house, museum, and galleries.

I enjoyed the tour. Monica was our guide. The house is beautiful, but the story is the people who lived there and the enslaved people who toiled there. It is worth going to.

We visited the Owens-Thomas House while in Savannah. It is so well maintained you feel as though you stepped through a time warp. The gardens were all in bloom and there are many plaques explaining what you are viewing. You are allowed to view the slave quarters on your own time and speed. There are lots of plaques outlining what you are looking at in each room. I found the slave quarters very interesting. The guided tour was very informative. I do wish we could have spent a little more time in some of the rooms. Our group was large and they do not allow you to stop and really look at the items in the various areas of the house. Our guide was very informative. She would ask if you had any questions but if you asked a question she appeared to become annoyed. Her standard answer was, We will get to that later. All in all we enjoyed visiting the three areas. I would recommend it to someone that is interested in history.

Amazing tour. Definitely will recommend going. You learn a lot.

Very informative and interesting.

A wealth of knowledge and history on this tour. Very educational.

Very interesting but if history. The tour was good and informative. It guide was very knowledgeable. Its worth the visit to see the history!

This home is beyond gorgeous! We absolutely enjoyed the tour!

Wonderful tour of the Owens House - not only seeing the house and learning about its history, but a true and honest telling of the complicated relationship between owners and their domestic servants/slaves.

Wonderful tour and beautifully maintained historic house. Admission includes the price to three museums that can be used within one week of purchase so you dont have to go to all at the same time.

The house is beautifully laid out just like the family still lived there and is well preserved. I would recommend coming here for a look into southern antebellum mansion without all of the ghost stories. If your looking for ghosts you need to try the Sorrell-Weed house. But if your looking for history, this house is the better bet. Plus, I heard you can no longer go on the upper floor of the Sorrell-Weed house (so you cant see the bedrooms) and you can here, but Im not sure if thats true or not.

More interesting than anticipated. Lots of great history and architecture.

Among the historic houses we toured in Savannah, this was the most interesting. Architecturally, this house has a great story, from its cisterns and running water to the bridge on the second floor. However, the guides are too focused on the slavery aspect of the house and slaves who lived in it. The beauty and interesting features of the home get lost in the constant talk of slavery. It seems the guides want us to leave the house feeling more badly about life in it all those years ago than how neat the house really is. Oh, and dont expect Southern hospitality from the lady in the ticket window. Despite all of what we have written of our experience, the house and carriage house/slave quarters are worth seeing.

It was a great historical place to visit.

House is fine.guides and tour .....meh.

Great tour and commentary on the history of the home.

This place was incredible to see. The tour was very informational, but was never long and tedious. I appreciate the knowledge of our guide!