Georgia Southern University Museum -- About the Museum

Rosenwald Building The Georgia Southern Museum is accredited by the American Association of Museums.

The Georgia Southern University Museum exists to foster and support life-long learning and engaged citizenship in southeast Georgia. The museum supports the University’s mission of teaching, research and service specifically through collections, exhibits and educational outreach.

Read the Museum's complete Mission Statement.

HOURS

Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed for recognized holidays. No admission fee.

LOCATION

The Museum is located on Southern Drive in the Rosenwald Building on the campus of Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Georgia. In compliance with ADA, Georgia Southern will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. Direct accommodation requests to 912.681.5444. For information on how to get to the Museum, visit our parking and map page.

gift shop

The Museum Shop is open during regular visitor hours. The shop is child and youth friendly, with prices set to the nickle and tax included in the price. We also have grab bags available for school and group tours.

mailing address

Georgia Southern University Museum
P.O. Box 8061
Statesboro, Georgia 30460-8061

phone

912.681.5444

membership

As a member of the Georgia Southern Museum you can help us serve southeast Georgia with exciting exhibits, lectures, family programs, and school outreach. Become a member now!

Other things to do in Statesboro

Georgia Southern Botanical Garden
Georgia Southern Wildlife Center
Georgia Southern Performing Arts Center
Statesboro Convention and Visitor's Bureau
Averitt Center for the Arts
Splash in the Boro

Museum staff

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Dr. Brent Tharp, Director
Ms. Debbie Gleason, Assistant Director
Ms. Susan Shryock, Administrative Secretary
Dr. Jonathan Geisler, Curator of Paleontology
Ms. Ruby Ashley, Educational Curator
Ms. Keisha Leitzsey, Educational Program Graduate Assistant

school outreach staff

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Ms. Ruby Ashley, School Outreach Project Coordinator
Ms. Nancy Elrod, School Outreach Secretary
Mr. Ernie Kohn, School Outreach Driver