About
Our Mission and Vision
The Georgia Southern University Museum exists to foster and support life-long learning and engaged citizenship in southeast Georgia. The museum will support the University’s mission of teaching, research and service specifically through collections, exhibits and educational outreach.
The Georgia Southern University Museum will be the premier institution interpreting the natural and cultural history of Georgia’s coastal plain. The museum will develop facilities to support collections, exhibits and programming of national stature. The museum will meet or exceed national standards of management, sustained through continuous professional development of a highly qualified staff.
As a member of the Georgia Southern University Museum, you can help us preserve the history of Coastal Plain Georgia and serve our audiences with exciting exhibits, programs, and outreach. Become a member now!
Hours and Admissions
Tuesday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday: 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Closed Monday, Saturday and University holidays
Phone: 912-478-5444
Admission
$4 per person, children 3 and under free
Free to all Georgia Southern students and Museum members
Location
The museum is located at 2142 Southern Drive in the Rosenwald Building on the campus of Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Georgia.
Parking
Free parking is available on Sweetheart Circle using the AMP Parking app and a promo code available at the museum front desk.
Museum Staff
Dr. Brent Tharp, Director
btharp@georgiasouthern.edu
912-478-5444
Ms. Lashanda Hicks-Griffin, Assistant Director
lhicksgriffin@georgiasouthern.edu
912-478-0148
Dr. Kathlyn Smith, Curator of Paleontology
ksmith@georgiasouthern.edu
912-478-5398
Dr. Matthew Hill, Gretsch Curator
mhill@georgiasouthern.edu
912-478-7138
Ms. Stephanie Lukowski, Curator of Education
slukowski@georgiasouthern.edu
912-478-7707
Last updated: 5/1/2023