Designed by British architect William Jay, the Telfair Academy is a former mansion completed in 1819 for Alexander Telfair, son of Revolutionary War patriot and Georgia governor Edward …
Designed by British architect William Jay, the Telfair Academy is a former mansion completed in 1819 for Alexander Telfair, son of Revolutionary War patriot and Georgia governor Edward Telfair. In 1875, Alexander’s sister Mary – heir to the family fortune and last to bear the Telfair name – bequeathed the house and its furnishings to be opened as a museum. In 1886, the newly remodeled museum opened as the Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences — the first public art museum in the South.
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Feb 28, 2025
I enjoyed the museum and saw some interesting works of art including the Bird Girl and a lovely Sargent. A portion was closed so it took little time to see the collection. I liked that the ticket inc…Full review by CabanaWoman
Jan 5, 2025
This museum has some really nice architectural features. It is small and doesn’t take long to see. It’s nice that they bundle admission with the Owens-Thomas House and Jepson Museum. (I’ve written…Full review by Middleoftheroad5
Jan 4, 2025
We purchased tickets to the Telfair Museum’s Jepson Center, which includes admission here and the Owen’s-Thomas House. After seeing most of the exhibits at the Jepson, we walked the short distance to…Full review by GeorgiaGal09
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