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A Free Fall Weekend of Discovery at Local Museums with Bank of America's Museums on Us

SCAD Museum of Art

601 Turner Boulevard, Savannah, GA 31401

Oct. 4th - 5th

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

FREE

Bank of America, Merrill, and Bank of America Private Bank credit and debit cardholders can receive FREE general admission

The Bank of America Museums on Us program offers Bank of America, Merrill, and Bank of America Private Bank credit and debit cardholders FREE general admission to 225 cultural attractions the first full weekend of every month.

For the past 25 years, Bank of America has provided access to some of our nation's greatest cultural experiences and brought new visitors to partner museums. Cardholders can use the Bank of America Museums on Us Location Finder tool to search for participating cultural institutions. With more than 225 Museums on Us partners in cities across the United States, there is an option for everyone.

Atlanta History Center:
Visit Atlanta History Center to enjoy early fall color in their 33 acres of botanical gardens! Flowers like zinnias, marigolds, and dahlias abound in Olguita's Garden, and the mums and other seasonal flowers are beginning to bud. Stroll through the Quarry Garden to explore the fall blooming wildflowers and the leaves beginning to turn.

Georgia State Railroad Museum:
Located in Savannah, Georgia State Railroad Museum is a beautiful National Historic Landmark located at the former Central of Georgia Railway Savannah Shops and Terminal Facilities. With a fully operational turntable, you have the chance to explore historic railcars, experience the handcar, and go on guided tours. Be sure to check the train rides that run on the hour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays through Sundays. Schedules and locomotives are subject to change, please call ahead. (912) 651-6823

High Museum of Art:
American artist Faith Ringgold (1930-2024) is widely known and celebrated for her paintings and multimedia art, including narrative quilts. However, her award-winning accomplishments as a children's book creator are less well known. The High in Atlanta presents the most comprehensive exhibition to date of original paintings and drawings made for more than a dozen of her children's books, featuring more than 100 works, including several that have never previously been exhibited. Together, the artworks in the exhibition illuminate critical aspects of Ringgold's practice and convey how Ringgold, a lifelong educator, presents children as creative, purposeful art makers. See it before it closes on Oct. 12.

Morris Museum of Art:
Music at the Morris: Chris Ndeti. Enjoy the dynamic musical talent of this singer-songwriter, one of the CSRA's most popular performers, at the Morris Museum of Art, Augusta.

Old Fort Jackson:
Old Fort Jackson is a National Historic Landmark in Savannah offering daily cannon firings and interactive programs for adults, kids, and families. It features historical weapons demonstrations and interactive programming for families. Daily cannon firings occur at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Pin Point Heritage Museum:
At the Pin Point Heritage Museum, located in the former A.S. Varn & Son Oyster and Crab Factory in Savannah, visitors can experience the Gullah/Geechee culture first hand. For nearly 100 years, the community of Pin Point was quietly isolated on the banks of the Moon River just south of Savannah. Now, you can explore the refurbished museum complex and experience multimedia presentations, exciting exhibits, and unparalleled views of the marsh.

Savannah Children's Museum:
Located within the Central of Georgia Railway Carpentry Shop, Savannah Children's Museum features over a dozen exhibits designed to expand the imaginations of children including an exploration maze, a reading nook, and a sensory garden.

Savannah History Museum:
Located in the former Central of Georgia Railway Passenger Depot, Savannah History Museum takes you on a journey through time from Savannah's earliest days to the present, with unique exhibits and interactive experiences for the family. Exhibits include an early 20th century steam locomotive, archaeological finds from Savannah's Revolutionary War history, and much more.

SCAD Museum of Art:
Michi Meko 'So Black and So Blue'
Michi Meko creates large-scale paintings that address and process "the African American experience of navigating public spaces, particularly in the American South, while remaining buoyant within them." The artist's powerful subject and impressive approach to making these works - on exhibit in Savannah - where brought about by a near-drowning, which shifted his perspective on how he exists in nature. While pursuits in the water or woods like fishing or hiking have historically been fraught for Black individuals, often restrictively codified as "white" spaces in the U.S., Meko's exuberant art and passion for fly-fishing reclaim these nonurban sites, demonstrating that nature has always been a thriving source for Black creative expression.

WHEN: Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5 (the first full weekend of each month)

WHERE: Learn something new this month with a visit to these and many more Museums on Us partners in Georgia and across the country:

Atlanta
* Atlanta History Center
* High Museum of Art

Augusta
* Morris Museum of Art

Savannah
* Georgia State Railroad Museum
* Old Fort Jackson
* Pin Point Heritage Museum (Saturdays only)
* SCAD Museum of Art
* Savannah Children's Museum
* Savannah History Museum

WHY: Bank of America believes the arts have a unique ability to connect people and communities and help local economies thrive. Through Museums on Us, Bank of America provides its cardholders with free access to artistic and cultural experiences across the United States at celebrated institutions ranging from art, children's and history museums to aquariums, botanical gardens, and science centers.

HOW: We encourage those interested to use the Bank of America Museums on Us location finder tool to search for participating cultural attractions, understand any applicable Museums on Us admission protocols, and check with museums directly for their operating hours.

Present your Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank credit or debit card along with a photo ID to gain free general admission to any participating institution during the first full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) of each month. Cardholders only; guests are not eligible for free admission. Program excludes fundraising events, special exhibitions, and ticketed shows. Not to be combined with other offers. Museum participation varies.