Our museum is located at 209 West Saint Julian Street in the City Market Portion of Savannah, GA. The front doors are located in the courtyard of City Market closest to Ellis Square, between Wexford Irish Pub and Byrd’s Cookies.
Interactive Exhibits, Guided Tours, and Immersive Experiences
Travel back in Time
Step into a world where flappers rule the dance floor, and gangsters run the town. At the American Prohibition Museum, you’ll discover the secrets of the 1920s through interactive exhibits that bring history to life. From hidden speakeasies to the cultural battles over alcohol, this one-of-a-kind museum dives deep into a time that changed America forever. Snag your ticket today, and be sure to tell ‘em “Gus” sent ‘ya!
MOONSHININ'
MOONSHININ'
Explore a moonshining setup like in Appalachia’s peaks! Discover the rich history of this American tradition that thrived during Prohibition.
THE FLAPPER REVOLUTION
THE FLAPPER REVOLUTION
Step into the era of speakeasies that shaped the flapper era with dresses, ads, makeup, and more, revealing the bold women who defined a generation during Prohibition.
CARRY NATION'S WAR ON SALOONS
CARRY NATION'S WAR ON SALOONS
Discover the legacy of Carry A. Nation, the anti-Prohibition icon. Explore memorabilia from her fiery crusades and learn about this unforgettable Temperance leader!
When America Went to
War with Alcohol
Our Exhibits
Discover how the battle over booze changed the country forever through our interactive displays and real artifacts. From antique cars and moonshine stills to unique flasks and real flapper dresses, our exhibits bring the excitement of the era to life.
Museum & Speakeasy
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America's Only Prohibition Museum
Includes Museum & Speakeasy Access + One Drink Ticket
- Photos, murals and videos that captivate the senses
- Restored Prohibition era vehicles
- 200+ historic artifacts
- Prohibition-era craft cocktail
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VIP Prohibition Tour with Hands-On Cocktails!
Enjoy this 80-minute, fully guided tour of the American Prohibition Museum that culminates with a hands-on cocktail experience! Your tour starts with a historically costumed guide bursting with Prohibition stories. Once you enter the Speakeasy, you’ll get the opportunity to spend time with one of our expert bartenders, tasting a delicious Old Fashioned, the original cocktail, and then MAKE a Bee’s Knees cocktail using all the tools yourself!
- 45-minute fully guided tour of the American Prohibition Museum
- A historically costumed guide, bursting with Prohibition stories
- 35-minute Cocktail Experience with our trained and expert bartenders
- Around 1,000 artifacts throughout the galleries you will tour
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America's Only Prohibition Museum
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- 45 minute fully guided tour
- A historically costumed guide, bursting with Prohibition stories
- Prohibition-era craft cocktail or non-alcoholic “mocktail”
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America's Only Prohibition Museum
Includes Museum & Speakeasy Access (Speakeasy Closed on Sundays)
- Photos, murals and videos that captivate the senses
- Restored Prohibition era vehicles
- 200+ historic artifacts
Vintage Cocktails, Timeless Vibes
Congress Street Up is an authentic-style speakeasy tucked inside the American Prohibition Museum. Sneak past the coppers — just come in and enjoy craft cocktails that capture the essence of the 1920s. Want to take your drinking experience further? Sign up for one of our Cocktail Classes and learn how to mix Prohibition era drinks like a proper mixologist.
Speakeasy Culture
Experience the Roaring Twenties at Congress Street Up, a 1920s speakeasy. Enjoy jazz, cocktails, history, and a drink with authentic Prohibition-era recipes!
Private Parties
Plan a unique group outing at Savannah's snazziest spot! Enjoy private tours or rent Congress Street Up. Our expert planners will handle every detail!
Cocktail Classes
Mix, sip, and learn at 1920s-style Cocktail Classes in Congress Street Up! Craft classic Prohibition cocktails with expert mixologists in a hands-on, fun experience!
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Prohibition Historical
Timeline
Scroll back in time and see how the struggle between the Wets and the Drys left a lasting mark on America. Follow the timeline from the early days of Temperance to the wild Prohibition years, where Americans used their ingenuity to find every legal loophole, gender norms were challenged and changed, and society was transformed for good.
1920 - 1933
Prohibition history
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FAQs
Parking can be difficult in City Market. There are metered spaces available in the City Market area and on Broughton Street. There are two large parking garages nearby:
Whitaker Street Parking Garage: 7 Whitaker Street
Robinson Parking Garage: 132 Montgomery St, Savannah, GA 31401
The easiest access to the museum is through Old Town Trolley Tours®, which operates daily. The museum is Stop 9 on their Savannah tour route, with trolleys coming through every fifteen to twenty minutes.
For Museum Hours Click here. For Speakeasy Hours Click here.
The American Prohibition Museum is open 364 days of the year. The only day we are not open is St. Patrick’s Day. The museum reserves the right to close for large group tours or private events.
Most guests spend an average of 45 minutes to an hour inside the museum. If you choose to stay longer in the Speakeasy, that is up to you!
Guided tours are available to groups of 10 or more. Contact us for more information on guided tours.
Yes! The museum is fully ADA compliant with an elevator to the second floor. Access to the Speakeasy at night is gained through the front door.
No food and drink is allowed in the museum, until past the point of the Speakeasy. Only drinks purchased in the Speakeasy will be allowed in the subsequent galleries.
Only registered service animals on leashes are permitted in the American Prohibition Museum.
Photography is permitted inside the museum. If you post on social media, tag us with the #americanprohibition or @americanprohibition. Please, no video recording.
Yes! Please contact the Museum Director for more information on student programs by filling out the form here.
Please contact the museum by filling out the form here for all lost and found items.