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Visit metro-Atlanta fine arts centers, galleries, museums, historic sites, etc. Great for everyone. These places are free, but some ask for a small donation. Click on places to visit names in light blue color for more info. |
| Fine Arts Centers & Galleries |
| Arts Clayton Gallery - Displays original art by Georgia artists and four murals depicting life in Jonesboro adorn the side of the building. Open Tues - Fri 9am to 5pm, Sat 10am - 4pm. Free admission to gallery. Located in Clayton Georgia. |
| Callanwolde Fine Arts Center is a 1920 mansion that offers arts education and literary visual and performing arts events. Admission is Free for self-guided tours except during special arts events. For group tours, please call 404-872-5338 to set up a time. Free on-site parking is available in the parking lot at the rear of the arts center property. Located in Atlanta GA. |
| Clark Atlanta University Art Gallery is home to a historical collection of African-American art and the illustrious murals by Hale Woodruff. Open: Tues - Fri at 11 am - 4 pm. Free admission, but donations accepted. Located in Atlanta, Georgia. |
| Cultural Arts Center of Douglasville hosts concerts, festivals, events and other cultural activities, including Monthly artists’ receptions, monthly exhibits and special programs. Admission is Free for self-guided tours. In Douglasville, GA |
| Marlow House Gallery is a quaint gallery features Thomas Kinkade artwork, collectibles and gifts. Admission is FREE for self-guided tours. Open house on Saturday during 10 am - 6 pm. Call before visiting. Open by appointment only during the week. In Atlanta, GA. |
| Museums |
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| American Museum of Papermaking - Trace the history of paper from 4000 B.C. to today's contemporary paper artists. Free guided tours. Reservations required for tours. Donations accepted. Located in Atlanta, Georgia. |
| Anne Frank Museum - This powerful, moving 600-photograph exhibit tells the story of young Anne Frank and explores lessons of the Holocaust and its relevance today. Free admission. In Sandy Springs GA |
| Antique Funeral Museum - Margaret Mitchell Playhouse - Visitors can see a horse-drawn hearse, a pre-Civil War casket and antique Civil War embalming equipment. Visit the room where Mitchell played as a child. Amenities: parking, public restrooms, accessibility for mobility-impared and party facilities. Open daily. Free admission. Call before visiting. Phone: 770-478-7211 - Address: 168 N McDonough St., Jonesboro GA |
| Coweta County African-American Heritage Museum and Research Center - The first black museum of Coweta County provides a repository for African-American artifacts and records while also serving as a genealogy workroom for African-American research. Adjacent to the museum, which is housed in a restored shotgun-style house, is the Farmer Street Cemetery which may be the largest slave cemetery in the South. This cemetery was a 19th and 20th century burial ground for African-Americans in Coweta County. Amenities: parking, public restrooms and accessibility for mobility-impared. Free parking and admission, but donations accepted. Call for hours. Phone: 770-683-7055 - Address: 92 Farmer St., Newnan, GA |
| Douglas County Museum of History and Art - When the new courthouse was opened in 1998, the old courthouse was declared "surplus" and slated for sale and disposal. The Old Courthouse now houses the Douglas County Museum of History and Art. There are rotating exhibits of mid-20th Century (to reflect the 1956 date of the Courthouse) private collections including a display of cocktail shakers, school lunchboxes, children's phonographs and items from a personal collection of Coca Cola articles.The Old Douglas County Courthouse is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places due to its unique architecture, the international style building, of which few examples remain. Call for hours. Amenities: parking, public restrooms and accessibility for mobility-impared. Call to arrange tours. Free admission and parking. Phone: 770-949-4090 - Address: 6754 Broad St., Douglasville Georgia |
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| Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Visitors Center and Monetary Museum - Explore the Federal Reserve's role in the economy through interactive exhibits. Tour the cash and check operations overlooks. Free admission. Call to reserve tours for groups of 10 or more. In Atlanta, GA |
| Georgia State Capitol and Museum - Experience the history of the Capitol by viewing artifacts, historic flags, artwork and a short film. Open Mon-Fri 8 am to 5 pm. Free tours. Seasonal tour times. Located in n Atlanta, Georgia |
Gwinnett Historical Society and Gwinnett History Center maintains a genealogy and history library in the courthouse. Open: Mon.- Fri. 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Free admission, but donations appreciated. In Lawrenceville, Georgia
Gwinnett Veterans War and Memorial Museum - Located inside the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse in Lawrenceville, Georgia, Covers war from the Revolutionary War to the present. Free to visit and free parking. However, a $1 donation is appreciated. |
| Lewis Grizzard Museum - View memorabilia of renowned humorist and author Lewis Grizzard. See his old typewriters, family photos and manuscripts. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Guided tours available. Call for hours. Free, but donations accepted. Phone: 678-492-3161 - Address: 2769 U. S. Hwy 29 S., Moreland, Georgia |
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| Marietta Fire Museum showcases antique fire engines and fire-fighting equipment. Free to visit and free parking. In Marietta GA 30060 |
| Old Campbell County Museum - Learn the history of Campbell County and visit the historic courthouse. Amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Hours: Tues 11am - 4pm and by appointment. Call for tours. Free admission and parking. Phone: 770-548-9181 - Address: Courthouse Square, Fairburn, GA (at the intersection of E. Board and Cole Streets |
| Old Courthouse on the Square - This former courthouse is over 100 years old. It features the Jim Cherry Museum with a special Civil War room. Free admission. In Decatur, Georgia |
| Roswell Fire Museum - This small local museum focuses on the history of the Roswell Volunteer Fire Department. Call for free tours. In Roswell, GA |
| Smyrna Museum contains a large collection of photographs, memorabilia, publications, and historical and and genealogical research materials. Admission is free; however, donations are accepted. |
| Teaching Museum North - Exhibits document the history of the U.S., Georgia and Roswell. Admission is free; however, donations are appreciated. In Roswell GA |
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| The David Spencer CDC Museum - See how the CDC's work leads to safer and healthier people. A museum, visitors center and interactive educational facility. Free admission and parking. In Atlanta, Georgia |
| The King Center for Non-Violent Social Change - Established in 1968, The King Center serves as an international clearing house for official King programs, public info and educational materials. Exhibits and memorabilia highlight the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the civil rights movement. Visit the crypt of Dr. and Mrs. MLK Jr. Located in Atlanta GA. Free admission. |
| Veteran's Historical Museum at Heritage Park - Impressive collection of original uniforms and military paraphernalia from World War I to present. Veteran tour guides give visitors a look into the life of the soldiers who wore the uniforms on display. Tours Mon, Wed, Thurs 11am to 2pm, or by appointment. Free admission and parking. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms and Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 770-288-7300 - Address: 101 Lake Dow Rd., McDonough, GA |
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| Historic Sites & Historical Societies |
Alpharetta Historical Society in the Mansell House - See several resources and places for you to enjoy. Discover your heritage with the research library and archives, and heritage programs.
Historic Mansell House and Gardens is a 1910 Victorian home, filled with period antiques and surrounded by gardens, houses the records and archives for old Milton County. Open: Call for times. Free admission. In Alpharetta, Georgia 30004 |
Dekalb History Center is housed in the former courthouse in Decatur, it provides tours on DeKalb’s history and maintains a museum that has a room devoted to the Civil War. Free admission. Located on the Old Courthouse on the Square, Decatur, Georgia
Historic Complex of Dekalb Historical Society consists of the Society, the McCurdy Family Research Center and the Jim Cherry Museum. The History Center also maintains the Historic Complex located on West Trinity Place in Decatur that includes three antebellum structures: The Benjamin Swanton House, the Biffle Cabin and the Thomas-Barber Cabin. Free tours. Open: Open by appointment. In Decatur, GA |
| Fayette County Historical Society runs a research center for genealogical and historical research and offers a walking tour of the Fayetteville historic area. Open: Call for hours and to schedule group tours. Free admission. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 770-716-6020 – Address: 195 Lee St., Fayetteville, Georgia 30214 |
| Governor’s Mansion is where you can take a tour through the beautiful mansion to learn the history and see its collection of 19th-century neoclassical furnishings, paintings and porcelain. Open: Tue.-Thurs. 10-11:30a.m. Free admission. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 404-261-1776 - Address: 391 W Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta, GA 30305 |
| National Archives of Atlanta is Georgia’s most valuable historical documents are housed here, helping state and local governments meet records requirements. Open: Tue.-Sat. 8:30a.m.-5p.m. Closed Sundays, Federal holidays, and Saturdays that precede any Federal Holiday which is observed on a Monday. Free admission. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 770-968-2100 – Address: 5780 Jonesboro Rd., Morrow GA 30260 |
| Miscellaneous |
| Baps Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Temple - The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Hindu Temple is one of metro Atlanta's most spectacular cultural, arts and spiritual highlights. One of the largest Hindu temples in the U.S. It is also an architecural masterpiece. Free Tours available, donations appreciated. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms and Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 678-906-2277 Address: 460 Rockbridge Rd. Lilburn, GA |
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