Ever wonder how can you maximize your visit to Tybee Island? We have gathered the best insider tips so you can plan a dream trip to one of the most unique places you'll ever visit. BEST PLACE TO LAY DOWN YOUR TOWEL Park near the Tybee Beach Beach and Pavilion ( Tybrisa St, Tybee Island, GA 31328) use the bridge in front of the Tybee Island Marine Center turn right and walk towards the rock formation close to the sand dunes. This portion of the beach has a smoother sand, lots of shallow areas that are perfect for little kids to bathe safely, is less crowded, and because it's close to the sand dunes you will see a large variety of seaside birds.
If have been hearing great things about the Tellus Museum and this past weekend we finally gave it a visit. The Tellus Museum is a 120,000 square foot museum featuring four main galleries: The Weinman Mineral Gallery, The Fossil Gallery, Science in Motion, and The Collins Family My Big Backyard.
There' also a Solar Decathlon House that was designed and built by engineering and architectural faculty and students at Georgia Tech for an international competition.
The solar house has 39 solar panels, insulated polyurethane base, and a water capture and reclamation system.
The house is designed to be self-sufficient and show how solar energy can be used to make homes energy efficient and "green."
Along with the solar panels, separate air conditioning and heating units allow residents to heat or cool only certain sections of the home.
Dazzling gems and minerals will sparkle and glow alongside interactive exhibits demonstrating how the Earth moves and changes.
Admission includes a fossil dig through which children can dig for real fossils and to take home as well as gem panning, where the phrase finders keepers applies.
Visitor Information
The museum is open seven days a week, Monday-Sunday 10 AM - 5 PM.
Closed on New Year’s Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Please call 770-606-5700 for more information.
For up-to-date inclement weather information, please call 770-606-5700 and press 1.
For up-to-date inclement weather information, please call 770-606-5700 and press 1.
Click here for directions to Tellus.
Note: Some GPS and online map systems have Tellus located on Mineral Museum Drive. The road is now named Tellus Drive.
Note: Some GPS and online map systems have Tellus located on Mineral Museum Drive. The road is now named Tellus Drive.
Admission (Includes Fossil Dig & Gem Panning)
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