Crawford W. Long Museum
Location
28 College St.
Jefferson
GA
30549
Phone
(706) 367-5307Rates
- Adults: $5
- Seniors (65+): $4
- Students: $3
- Children 5 and Under: $0
- Military discount: $3
Hours of Operation
- Tuesday : 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Wednesday : 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Thursday : 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Friday : 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Saturday : 10:00am - 4:00pm
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