January 29, 2026, Augusta, Georgia – The Augusta Jewish Museum recently announced that it will participate in the Georgia History Festival’s Super Museum Sunday on February 8, 2026, inviting the community to explore local history through free admission and special programming. Super Museum Sunday is part of the annual Georgia History Festival, the signature K-12 educational program of the Georgia Historical Society, reaching hundreds of thousands of students statewide.
The Augusta Jewish Museum will join over 130 historic sites, house museums, art museums, and other points of interest throughout Georgia that will open their doors to the public, FREE of charge. They will offer a variety of in-person and virtual experiences that encourage Georgians of all ages to explore and experience the history, arts, and cultural opportunities of our great state.
The Augusta Jewish Museum is a cultural and historical museum in Augusta, Georgia, dedicated to preserving and sharing the Jewish experience and heritage in the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA). It’s located at 525 Telfair Street in downtown Augusta’s historic district, in and around buildings of deep historical significance — including the oldest surviving synagogue in Georgia, originally built in 1869 and saved from demolition through community preservation efforts.
The Augusta Jewish Museum will be open and offering tours from 12 pm-4 pm on Super Museum Sunday. Please visit augustajewishmuseum.org for information about exhibits and programming.
Super Museum Sunday is supported by SouthState Bank and The Coca-Cola Company.
For more information and to see a full listing of Super Museum Sunday sites visit georgiahistoryfestival.org.
For more information about the Georgia History Festival or Super Museum Sunday, please contact Elyse Butler, GHS Manager of Programs and Special Projects at 912.651.2125, ext. 119 or by email at ebutler@georgiahistory.com.
For more information about The Augusta Jewish Museum, please contact info@augustajewishmuseum.org or (706) 426-1542..
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ABOUT THE GEORGIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The Georgia Historical Society (GHS) is the premier independent statewide institution responsible for collecting, examining, and teaching Georgia history. GHS houses the oldest and most distinguished collection of materials related exclusively to Georgia history in the nation.
To learn more visit georgiahistory.com.
ABOUT THE GEORGIA HISTORY FESTIVAL
The Georgia History Festival is the signature K-12 educational program of the Georgia Historical Society, reaching hundreds and thousands of students statewide. Beginning with the new school year in September, a variety of public programs, exhibits, events, and educational resources bring history to life for students of all ages and encourage Georgians to explore the richness of our state’s past. In addition to new online and in-person programming, the Festival includes popular annual events, such as the Colonial Faire and Muster living-history program; Super Museum Sunday, the Georgia Day Expo, and the Governor’s induction of two modern-day Georgia Trustees at the elegant Trustees Gala.
To learn more visit georgiahistoryfestival.org.
