Step into a recreated 1918 street scene and a hidden speakeasy at Savannah’s American Prohibition Museum. This 60–120 minute visit traces the Temperance movement, the 18th Amendment, and the era’s cultural fallout with immersive displays and a cocktail option for adults.
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You step off Saint Julian Street into a dim room where signs strain to whisper the past: a recreated 1918 street scene, a revival tent pulsing with rhetoric, and a shadowed moonshine hideout that hints at backwoods risk. The American Prohibition Museum in Savannah’s City Market moves quickly from political pamphlets to the clatter of a demolished bar, placing visitors inside the arguments and choices that led to the 18th Amendment and its repeal.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1–2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all physical fitness levels; mostly standing and walking on flat indoor surfaces.
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History
The museum traces the Temperance movement and the 18th Amendment (ratified 1920) through to repeal in 1933, showing how politics and local economies like Savannah’s port intersected with national policy.
Conservation
The museum preserves documents and artifacts tied to Prohibition-era history; visitors are encouraged to treat exhibits respectfully and support local heritage institutions.
Reserve your spot on the American Prohibition Museum Admission today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring photo ID for the speakeasy
Photo ID is required to receive a wristband and access the speakeasy tasting; guests under 21 cannot enter alcohol areas.
Arrive before last entry
Last admission is 4:15pm (Aug–Mar) or 5:15pm (Apr–Jul); arrive 30 minutes early if you want time for the guided tasting or bartending experience.
Consider the guided upgrade
A guided 45-minute tour adds context and a period cocktail or a hands-on Bees Knees bartending segment for adults.
Accessibility and family visits
The museum is wheelchair- and stroller-accessible and welcomes guests of all ages, but the speakeasy has age restrictions and ID requirements.
Photo ID
Required to access the speakeasy tasting and for age verification.
Comfortable shoes
You’ll be standing and moving between exhibits across a few rooms.
Reusable water bottle
Hydration for walking through City Market before or after the visit, especially in summer heat.
summer
Light jacket or layer
Museum interiors can be cool; a light layer keeps you comfortable.
spring