American Prohibition Museum Admission
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Savannah, USA
- 1 to 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Though now popular for its animated nightlife, Savannah (along with the rest of the United States), was completely dry during Prohibition in the early 20th century. Learn the history behind the 18th Amendment—and how it led to the rise of smuggling and moonshine—on a tour of the country’s only museum dedicated to the history of Prohibition. Costumed docents keep visitors entertained and informed while exploring this lively collection. And of course, a speakeasy is attached to the museum for you to enjoy after your tour (own expense).
- Entrance to the American Prohibition Museum, the only one of its kind in the world
- Browse more than 200 historical artifacts, like dry propaganda and equipment for brewing moonshine
- Costumed docents inform and entertain from start to finish
- Photos, murals, videos, and immersive high-tech experience bring the rise and fall of Prohibition to life
- A craft cocktail speakeasy serves up authentic Prohibition era drinks for after the tour (own expense)
What's Included
- Museum Admission
- Transportation to/from attraction
- Food and drinks
- Museum closed on St. Patrick's Day (March 17).
Meeting and Pickup
Departure Point
- American Prohibition Museum, 209 W Saint Julian Street, Savannah, GA 31401-2513
What To Expect
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American Prohibition Museum
Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Guests of all ages are allowed in the museum during all operating hours, but photo ID is required at the door to receive a wristband for admittance to the Speakeasy. Guests under the age of 21 are not permitted in the Speakeasy.
- Children 3 yrs of age and younger are free
- Open August - March 10am - 5pm. Last entry 4:15pm. April - July 10am - 6pm. Last entry at 5:15pm
- Emotional support animals and pets are not allowed.
- Per Georgia State Law, there is no speakeasy service on Sundays. Mocktails are available, only
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Frequently Asked Questions (4)
Q:What are the hours of operation for the American Prohibition Museum?
A:We are open every day from 10 am - 4:15 pm.
The Speakeasy is open on Wednesdays from 5:30 pm – 10 pm, Thursdays from 5:30 pm – 11 pm, and Friday & Saturday from 5:30 pm – 1:00 am
Mar 2021
The answers provided are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.6
based on 426 reviews
Christopher_S, Apr 2026
This is so worth it! The guided tour really shocks you into the reality that prohibition was far more than the ban of liquor. It was a massive societal shift. Post prohibition changed America. The tour will tell you how. They are not done, as the learn new things I am sure the incorporate them. Very in depth and sad history. One of the best tours!
Greg_Q, Mar 2026
The guided tour was well worth the money. Although with general admission, you can still over hear parts of the tour if there are a guided tours going on at the same time, but you won’t get the same experience for sure. We learned a lot, and our guide was entertaining and knowledgeable.
Allen_Y, Mar 2026
So much fun! Our tour guide, Taylor, was so knowledgeable and entertaining. I am a history professor, and I thought this was an excellent public history experience. Spring for the guided tour and cocktail experience. It was so worth it, and you get half off drinks in the speak easy afterwards!
Phillip_K, Mar 2026
Great experience! I just wish they had more names by the black photographs. It would have been helpful. They had several names by most of the other photos but when it came to the black gangster section…you were left wondering who were they. Other than that…the whole experience was amazing!
Ricardo_A, Feb 2026
Loved this museum! So fun and informational. Done so well. The wax figures are so realistic. There are docents everywhere to answer questions and give info. It’s set up so realistically you feel like you’re part of the prohibition times. The speakeasy and drinks from the times was the cherry on top. Would totally recommend this museum.
Shad_H, Feb 2026
We absolutely loved it! Our guide Rory presented and did an amazing job! We definitely would recommend others to take the tour.
Kenneth_C, Feb 2026
Interesting and fun. Tour guide was nice but talked just too fast. But this was a great way to kick off our weekend!!
jessica_b, Dec 2025
Very educational experience! I learned so much in the hour we was in there! Only complaint is the bathroom is at the very end of the tour
Parissa_S, Nov 2025
Amazing staff, extremely knowledgeable and engaged. Would highly recommend. A great look into the history, artifacts and mindset of the time.
Jeanine_M, Nov 2025
Excellent. They seem to add more to it every time we visit. Staff is great. Era drinks on point. A don’t miss
Barbara_N, Nov 2025
we had a disabled friend with us and she could not enjoy the tour because the elevator was not working . I notified Viator and they refunded my money for the two of them . Very good to work with.
Sharon_B, Oct 2025
Our tour guide Casey was amazing. We had such a great time and learned so much! Definitely will recommend to friends.
cameron_v, Oct 2025
This tour was fun and the atmosphere was great, we had a great time learning all about the time period
Terese_L, Sep 2025
Visuals and verbal information extraordinary. Presented in a concise, timely manner, while relaying so much information, much of which was new to me. One of the best tours I’ve ever been on! Definitely worth your time!
Jessica_N, Sep 2025
It was very informative and fun to go through history. The folks are very nice and willing to give more history and information.
VINCENT_C, Sep 2025
The entire experience was pleasant. I was glad we chose to utilize a tour guide. It made the experience much more delightful and entertaining. Thank You.
Jennifer_P, Sep 2025
We originally booked the non-guided tour but at the entrance we bumped into Tommy- the guide there who shared a few facts and we turned right around and booked the guided tour. Tommy was fantastic - informative, funny and very detailed— totally worth the upgrade fee- enhanced our entire visit. The museum is great and we will definitely return
Deborah_H, Aug 2025
Marcie was a great tour guide very informative lots of information I never knew. The artifacts are awesome.
Allyson_M, Aug 2025
This is about a hour and the tour guide will explain a lot. Yes take with tour guide NOT self tour. The speakeasy was cool and the drink was yummy.
Gregor_B, Jun 2025
Our guide was very knowledgable and engaging. Some parts did feel slightly rushed but I would still recommend it. Towards the end our guide started making several references to him wanting a tip which was odd however.
William_R, Jun 2025
Very cool tour and easy to do at your own pace! Plenty of info on prohibition time period all over the US!
Shelley_A, Jun 2025
Very interesting. We chose to go at our own pace and enjoyed the Reading Materials. The gift shop was nice.
Diana_W, Jun 2025
The tour was informative but don’t book it for a Sunday if you’re wanting a REAL cocktail at the end. No alcohol served on a Sunday so all you get is a mocktail. Bartender makes a good alcohol free punch.
Brian_B, May 2025
Exceptional tour given by Stephen and Blake the bartender. I highly recommend the guided tour and the amount of history you gain from it.
PatriciaJ_C, May 2025
Enjoyed the information. Good exhibits. I recommend taking with tour guide. Costs more but totally worth the money. Plan extra time so you can go back through on your own. You will be unable to read about exhibits with tour guide. Plan to spend 3-4 hours. If you wear hearing aids, where them. Lots of competing noises.
Jordan_F, May 2025
Good little experience. Lots of reading shorts and clippings for history, wax people were very detailed. I did feel rushed as there museum had a lot of people. The interactive parts were very crowded so I wish there were more because they were fun. Lots of history - including the propaganda published in the time. Took about 2 hours and I would recommend to a friend.
Deb_W, May 2025
We did a guided tour & received awesome
prohibition info which you would not get with a self guided tour. Was fun & very interesting!
Christian_C, Apr 2025
Me and my wife are celebrating our anniversary on a week trip to Savannah. Unfortunately, we did the Prohibition Museum first. Why is this a bad thing? Because now the bar is SO HIGH, its gonna be tough for the other attractions to compete! The guided tour was informative, hilarious, and made us want to go right back through to learn even more! Eric (young Sam Jackson) was awesome and got the whole crowd singing. The bartenders in the speakeasy were great - special shout out to Chandler!!
11/10, would get drunk and talk in a 1920's accent again!
Michel_C, Apr 2025
Colorful, educational, highly memorable. Life size figures, videos, one of the most
impactful experiences I have had. Highly recommended.
Erick_H, Apr 2025
Bought tickets and when we got there their was a sign taped up over there sign saying they closed early so we were not able to see anything. Paid for tickets got nothing.
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