Mercer Williams House Museum

Carrie Driscoll

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

I had gone to Savannah a year ago and really wanted to tour this home but didn't get to, so when we came back a few weeks ago we made it a point to visit and I loved it! I wish I could remember our guides name, he was witty, funny and interesting to listen to. I see other reviews complaining about the limited access to the home, but it was explained to us that due to fire safety we could not go upstairs (only one exit point). Of course I would have loved to see the whole house but it is also understandable why we couldn't. I realize the majority of people coming to see this house are there for the gawker effect of being in the home where a murder took place and the popularity of the book, but strip that away and there is still a lot of history and beautiful antiques. I really loved hearing about Jim Williams collection and the stories behind everything.

Tracy ImbrugliaLarkin

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

Really interesting and such a cool place to go see. The tour guide was terrific and the house along with its history, well definitely worth the trip!

lowcountrycyber

3 out of 5 stars★★★☆☆

The Mercer-Williams House is absolutely one of Savannah’s most famous historic homes, and the setting on Monterey Square is hard to beat. The scale, history, ironwork, and overall presence make it worth stopping by, especially if you’re walking through the historic district. That said, I have to admit the architecture is not my favorite. The oversized, highly decorative window hoods and pedimented window surrounds feel extremely gaudy to me. They are huge, heavy-looking, and so dramatic that they almost compete with the rest of the house instead of complementing it. I know that kind of ornament is part of the Italianate style, but personally it feels a little too much. Still, it is an iconic Savannah landmark and definitely worth seeing. I just lose a star or two for the “look at me” window treatment. It is historically interesting, but aesthetically, those windows are doing the absolute most.

Nicholas Miles

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

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Sophia

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

Amazing tour. Interesting story of the current resident still living there from the original bloodline. Cool original pieces and true history in the book midnight in the garden of good and evil. We even saw an owl!

John Flowers

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

Wonderful tour. Our guide made it so interesting. Every city needs a citizen like Mr. Williams.

Jonathan

3 out of 5 stars★★★☆☆

Nice tour. Our tour guide was very good. My only dissatisfaction was the wait time. We had to wait 50 minutes for a tour and when our tour time came we had to wait an additional 15 minutes. Overall very nice.