Updated in October 2026, this Wormsloe State Historic Site guide covers ticket prices, opening hours, parking, transport, accessibility and what to see.
Wormsloe State Historic Site is a colonial-era estate and Georgia state historic site on the Isle of Hope, in Savannah, Georgia. Updated in October 2026: adult admission is $12 plus tax, and visitors reach the museum by shuttle or on foot from the Visitor Center rather than by car.
Quick facts about Wormsloe State Historic Site
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | 9am to 4:45pm daily. Closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. |
| Ticket prices | Adults $12.00, seniors $9.00, youth (6 to 17) $5.75, children under 6 $3.25, all plus tax |
| Address | 7601 Skidaway Road, Savannah, GA 31406 |
| Nearest public transport or parking | Free parking lot at the Visitor Center. No public transit runs from Savannah to the site. |
| Typical time needed | About 1.5 to 2 hours |
Wormsloe State Historic Site opening hours
Wormsloe State Historic Site is open daily from 9am to 4:45pm, and it is closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
| Days | Opening hours (all year) |
|---|---|
| Monday to Sunday | 9am to 4:45pm |
The year-round hours are the same in every season, with no separate summer and winter times. Georgia state historic sites have also closed on New Year’s Day, so check before visiting on 1 January.
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- 🚋 Take a trolley tour with a twist – the Savannah for Morons comedy tour.
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Wormsloe State Historic Site ticket prices
Adult admission to Wormsloe State Historic Site costs $12 plus tax, and children under 6 pay $3.25 plus tax.
| Ticket | Price (plus tax) |
|---|---|
| Adults (18 to 61) | $12.00 |
| Seniors (62 and over) | $9.00 |
| Youth (6 to 17) | $5.75 |
| Children (under 6) | $3.25 |
Opening hours and ticket prices were checked on the official website and last updated in October 2026.
Admission is bought on site, and the shuttle tours need no reservation. Group rates apply for 15 people or more with advance notice, and a Historic Site Annual Pass is available. Wormsloe is not part of any city pass scheme, including the Savannah Tour Pass. That pass does cover Old Fort Jackson, the Savannah History Museum, the Georgia State Railroad Museum and the Webb Military Museum.
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How to get to Wormsloe State Historic Site
Wormsloe State Historic Site is at 7601 Skidaway Road, about 10 miles from downtown Savannah, and no public transit runs between the city and the site.
- By car: Take Truman Parkway to Skidaway Road and follow it to the site.
- Entrance: The Visitor Center entrance is on Skidaway Road, opposite Paxton Drive.
- Coordinates: N 31.98369, W -81.07179.
- Without a car: Taxis and ride-share services are the alternative.
From the Visitor Center, visitors reach the museum area by walking the 1.5-mile Live Oak Avenue or taking the shuttle.
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Parking at Wormsloe State Historic Site
Parking at Wormsloe State Historic Site is free, in the lot at the Visitor Center. Accessible parking is available.
The shuttle protects the Live Oak Avenue trees from frequent car traffic. Visitors therefore park at the Visitor Center and then walk or ride to the museum area.
How long to spend at Wormsloe State Historic Site
Most visitors need about 1.5 to 2 hours at Wormsloe State Historic Site to ride or walk the avenue, see the museum and walk the interpretive trail.
| Activity | Length |
|---|---|
| Shuttle tour from the Visitor Center | About 20 minutes |
| Live Oak Avenue on foot | 1.5 miles from the Visitor Center to the museum area |
Allow extra time if you walk the avenue in both directions or follow the trails past the tabby ruins to the Colonial Life Area.
Accessibility at Wormsloe State Historic Site
Wormsloe State Historic Site is wheelchair accessible, but the trails are unpaved. They are packed dirt and sand, and wide enough for a wheelchair. Accessible parking, an accessible entrance and an accessible restroom are available. The Pine Trail is not suitable for wheelchairs because of tree roots.
Call the site on 912-353-3023 to check whether the shuttle can carry a wheelchair.
What to see at Wormsloe State Historic Site
The Visitor Center has a gift shop and a short film about the site’s history. It is where visitors pay admission, park and board the shuttle.
Live Oak Avenue is a 1.5-mile road lined with live oaks and Spanish moss, leading to the heart of the site. Visitors can walk it, ride the shuttle or rent a bike, and bikes are not allowed on the trails behind the museum.
The shuttle tour takes about 20 minutes. A ranger introduces the history of Wormsloe on the way, and passengers can get off at the museum.
The museum displays artefacts excavated at Wormsloe. Nearby are the tabby ruins of the fortified house that Noble Jones built in the 1730s, and some gravesites.
The interpretive nature trail runs past the ruins and along the marsh to the Colonial Life Area. During programmes and special events, demonstrators in period dress show the tools and skills of colonial Georgia.
The site holds events through the year, including the Colonial Faire and Muster in February.
Practical visitor tips
| Tip category | Advice |
|---|---|
| Timing | The site closes at 4:45pm, so arrive by mid-afternoon at the latest to allow the 1.5 to 2 hours most visits take. |
| Crowds | Shuttles leave every 30 minutes, at the top and bottom of each hour, and need no reservation, so waits are short. |
| Layout | The museum, tabby ruins and Colonial Life Area are about 1.5 miles from the Visitor Center, and the shuttle returns from the museum stop. |
| Entry process | Pay admission at the Visitor Center, as tickets are only sold on site. |
| On-site logistics | Leashed pets are allowed on the trails but not in buildings, and the trails are unpaved, so walking shoes and insect repellent are advisable. |
Frequently asked questions about Wormsloe State Historic Site
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is Wormsloe State Historic Site suitable for children? | Yes. The site has a museum, a short film, a shuttle ride and a Colonial Life Area. Youth aged 6 to 17 pay $5.75 and children under 6 pay $3.25, plus tax. |
| Do you need to book tickets in advance for Wormsloe State Historic Site? | No. Admission is sold at the site, and the shuttle tours need no reservation. |
| Is Wormsloe State Historic Site open on Sundays? | Yes. The site is open every day from 9am to 4:45pm, except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. |
| Are dogs allowed at Wormsloe State Historic Site? | Leashed pets are allowed on the historic site trails. They are not allowed in buildings. |
| Can you drive down Live Oak Avenue at Wormsloe State Historic Site? | Visitors normally park at the Visitor Center and walk, cycle or take the shuttle. The shuttle protects the trees from frequent car traffic. |
Things to do near Wormsloe State Historic Site
- Fort Pulaski National Monument: A 19th-century brick fort on Cockspur Island, east of Savannah, run by the National Park Service.
- Old Fort Jackson: A restored 19th-century brick fort on the Savannah River, east of downtown Savannah, with cannon-firing demonstrations.
- Savannah History Museum: A museum inside the Savannah Visitor Information Center that covers the city’s history from 1733 and includes a steam locomotive.
- Georgia State Railroad Museum: A railway history complex with historic buildings and locomotives, just south of the Visitor Center.
- Webb Military Museum: A privately collected display of military uniforms and artefacts from the Civil War to the Cold War.
Alternative attractions to Wormsloe State Historic Site
The Charleston area, about 2.5 hours by road from Savannah, has the nearest similar historic estates.
- Boone Hall Plantation, Mount Pleasant: A historic plantation and gardens near Charleston.
- Drayton Hall, Charleston: A historic plantation house site on the Ashley River.
- Middleton Place, Charleston: A historic plantation and gardens on the Ashley River.
- Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston: A plantation and gardens on the Ashley River.
- Andrew Low House Museum, Savannah: A historic house museum in Savannah’s historic district.
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- What you need to know before catching the St Mary’s to Cumberland Island ferry.
- Key information for visiting the Andrew Low House Museum in Savannah.
- Practical guide to visiting the Cathedral Basilica of St John the Baptist in Savannah.
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