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The Savannah African Art Museum holds a collection of over 1000 objects that hail from West and Central Africa. Prior to the Museum’s founding in late 2016 this collection formed over the last 30 years by Mr. Don Kole, a Savannah businessman, private collector, and founder of the Savannah African Art Museum. Kole’s collection of African art showcases a range of ceremonial and spiritual objects from the 19th and 20th centuries made from ceramics, metal, and wood. These powerful objects hold origins throughout West and Central Africa, representing 22 countries and over 130 individual cultures and ethnic groups. The diverse range of objects represented bisects the entire continent of Africa spanning as far west as Guinea and as far east as Tanzania. Kole are still actively collecting works from West and Central Africa that serve the museum’s mission of education while continuing to fill in gaps within the collection itself. While no works are purchased physically in West and Central Africa by Mr. Kole, the Savannah African Art Museum works with two West African born United States citizens who negotiate with individual communities and cultural ethnic groups in Africa to obtain objects on a commissioned rate. This allows for the money used in purchasing of objects to return to the community to which they are native. The Savannah African Art Museum’s mission as a non-profit institution is to focus on the introduction and education on the art and culture of West and Central Africa. Our aim is to provide an engaging experience and to start conversations about the power, diversity, and spirituality of African Art to all audiences. Accessibility:

The building in which the museum is located is in the Victorian district in a historic home. The building has a special needs lift at our side door entrance, for guests who are in a wheelchair or experience limited mobility. We also have an elevator inside the museum for reaching the second floor.

We had a wonderful time welcoming students and teachers from New Hampstead K-8 School to the museum for a guided tour! I...
10/17/2026

We had a wonderful time welcoming students and teachers from New Hampstead K-8 School to the museum for a guided tour! It was fantastic sharing the history, and stories behind our collection with such an engaged group of young learners. Thank you all for visiting us, and we hope to see you again soon!✏️🏫

Admission and guided tours are always free!! For large groups, we kindly request that you call ahead to schedule your visit.

We are open Wednesday through Saturday from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

10/10/2026

Beach Institute and Savannah African Art Museum Health & Wellness community chat.

Save the date & Join us for the first Health & Wellness Community Chat, presented by The Beach Institute in collaboratio...
10/03/2026

Save the date & Join us for the first Health & Wellness Community Chat, presented by The Beach Institute in collaboration with the Savannah African Art Museum!

🩺Hear from medical professionals specializing in Women’s Health, Internal Medicine & Wellness as they discuss preventive care, healthy living, chronic disease management, and the health issues affecting women today.

Plus, connect with WomenHeart Savannah for heart health resources and support, and St. Joseph Candler Women’s Center for breast cancer education and awareness.

Come with your questions, bring a friend, and join us for an open conversation centered on knowledge, connection, and taking care of ourselves.🤎

📆Saturday, October 10, 2026
⏰ 11 AM–3 PM
🌍Savannah African Art Museum Courtyard
📍201 E. 37th St., Savannah, GA 31401
🆓FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Save the date & Join us for the first Health & Wellness Community Chat, presented by The Beach Institute in collaboratio...
10/03/2026

Save the date & Join us for the first Health & Wellness Community Chat, presented by The Beach Institute in collaboration with the Savannah African Art Museum!
🩺Hear from medical professionals specializing in Women’s Health, Internal Medicine & Wellness as they discuss preventive care, healthy living, chronic disease management, and the health issues affecting women today.

Plus, connect with WomenHeart Savannah for heart health resources and support, and St. Joseph Candler Women’s Center for breast cancer education and awareness.

Come with your questions, bring a friend, and join us for an open conversation centered on knowledge, connection, and taking care of ourselves. 🏥🤎

📆Saturday, October 10, 2026
⏰ 11 AM–3 PM
🌍Savannah African Art Museum Courtyard
📍201 E. 37th St., Savannah, GA 31401
🆓FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

09/23/2026

EDIT: We will be reopening this Friday at 11:00 am for normal operation.

With heavy hearts, we are closing the museum on Thursday, 9/24, at 1 pm, as the founder of the Savannah African Art Museum has passed. Donald Kole was an avid collector of African art. Through his generosity and passion for sharing the art, culture, and spirituality of African Art, he founded the Savannah African Art Museum in 2017. For many years, he watched the community of Savannah enjoy his collection. It brought him joy to see the community the Savannah African Art Museum created, and we thank you all for being a part of this joy. Our thoughts and prayers go to his family during this time. Thank you, Don, for all that you have done. We will miss you dearly.

Museum hours will continue as normal for the rest of the week.

09/05/2026

Wow!!! 🌍😱🤯

A quick look at our Nigeria exhibit here at Savannah African Art Museum! Come see more from for FREE Wednesday- Saturday 11AM-5PM

08/22/2026

If you love our exhibits, community work, or just want to support a local museum filled with art and culture… Vote and help us win Best Of Georgia!!🌍🍑

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Today a prince walked into our museum! 🤴🏿🇨🇩We had the extraordinary honor of welcoming Prince Mikoom Yemaam of the Kuba ...
08/18/2026

Today a prince walked into our museum! 🤴🏿🇨🇩

We had the extraordinary honor of welcoming Prince Mikoom Yemaam of the Kuba people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

He came to Savannah carrying more than objects from his personal collection. He came carrying stories of family, history, culture, and his people.

We can’t wait to share what he brought with you.

We will reopen on Wednesday, the 8th of July.
07/02/2026

We will reopen on Wednesday, the 8th of July.









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201 East 37th Street
Savannah, GA
31401

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm

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+19127217747

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