Discover Metro Atlanta ADA Accessible Indoor Places to Visit - There are plenty of fun indoor places to visit throughout Metro Atlanta. Visit the Arts Clayton Gallery, Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, Marlow Houe Gallery, Georgia State Capitol and Museum, Govenor's Mansion, Historic Mansell House and Gardens, Federal Reserve Bank, The King Center and more. Stay and Play in GA!
Art Galleries - Museums & Historic Sites
Arts Clayton Gallery - Displays original art by Georgia artists and four murals depicting life in Jonesboro adorn the side of the building. Open Mon-Sat from 9 am - 5 pm. Free admission to gallery. Phone: 770-473-5457 - Address: 136 S Main St., Jonesboro, GA
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center is a 1920 mansion that offers arts education and literary visual and performing arts events. Open: Mon.-Fri. 10a.m.- 8p.m., Sat. 10a.m.-3p.m. Free admission. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, accessibility for mobility-impaired Phone: 404-872-5338 - Address: 980 Briarcliff Rd., Atlanta, GA 30306
Clark Atlanta University Art Galleries is home to a historical collection of African-American art and the illustrious murals by Hale Woodruff. Open: Tues - Fri at 10 am - 4 pm, Sat.-Sun. 12-4p.m. Donations accepted. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired, Food and Party Facilities. Phone: 404-880-6102 – Address: 223 James P. Brawley Dr., Atlanta, GA 30314
Douglasville Cultural Arts Center hosts concerts, festivals, events and other cultural activities, including Monthly artists’ receptions, exhibits and special programs. Open: Mon - Fri 9 am - 5 pm and Sun. 1-5 pm - Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired, Party Facilities. Phone: 770-949-2787 – Address: 8652 Campbellton St., Douglasville, GA 30134
Jacqueline Casey Hudgens Center for the Arts houses the Fowler Gallery, the Kistner Gallery and the children’s Art Museum. Open: Tue.-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 10am-3pm. Cost: $5 - Children under 3 for free Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired, Food and Party Facilities. Phone: 770-623-6002. Address: 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Bldg. 300, Duluth, GA 30097
Marlow House Gallery is a quaint gallery features Thomas Kinkade artwork, collectibles and gifts.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms and Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Open: Mon - Sat 10 am-5 pm - Phone: 770-426-1825 – Address: 192 Church St., Marietta, GA 30060
Museums
American Museum of Papermaking- Trace the history of paper from 4000 B.C. to today's contemporary paper artists. Open Mon-Fri 9 am - 5 pm. Amenities: parking, public restrooms and accessibility for mobility-impared. Reservations required for tours. Donations accepted. Phone: 404-894-7840 - Address: 500 10th St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30332
Anne Frank Exhibit - This powerful, moving 600-photograph exhibit tells the story of young Anne Frank and explores lessons of the Holocaust and its relevance today. Open: Tuesday-Thursday: 10AM-4PM, Friday: 10AM-2PM and Saturday-Sunday: 12PM-4PM. Please call for holiday hours. Amenities: Parking and Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Free admission. Phone: 770-206-1558 - Address: Parkside Shopping Center 5920 Roswell Road - Suite 209, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
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 and accessibility for mobility-impared. Open daily. Phone: 770-478-7211 - Address: 168 N McDonough St., Jonesboro, GA
Apex Museum is the African American Panoramic Experience (APEX) that showcases art, dance and African history. Open: Tues - Sat from 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: $2.50 to $4. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, accessibility for mobility-impaired Phone: 404-521-2739 – Address: 135 Auburn Ave., Atlanta, GA 30303
Coweta County African-American Heritage Museum and Research Center - The first black museum of the county exhibits historical African-American architecture, and houses artifacts and records. Amenities: parking, public restrooms and accessibility for mobility-impared. Free, but donations accepted. Address: 92 Farmer St., Newnan, GA
Erskine Caldwell Birthplace and Museum is the birthplace of author Erskine Caldwell restored to its 1903 appearance and now showcases his life and accomplishments. Open: Sat.-Sun. 1-4pm. Cost: Adults $2 and children $1. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired and Party Facilities. Address: E. Camp St. in Moreland Town Square, Moreland, GA 30259
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. Amenities: public restrooms and accessibility for mobility-impared. Tours Mon-Fri at 9:30 am, 11 am and 1 pm. Phone: 404-498-8764 - Address: 1000 Peachtree St., 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 6 pm. Seasonal tour times. Amenities: parking, public restrooms, accessibility for mobility-impared and food. Phone: 404-463-4536 or 404-656-2846 - Address: Georgia Capitol Museum and Tours, 214 State Capitol, Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Gwnnett Veterans War and Memorial Museum - Located inside the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse; covers war from the Revolutionary War to the present. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired and Party Facilites. Call for hours. Phone: 770-985-0901 - Address: 185 Crogan St., Lawrenceville, GA
Holiday-Dorsey-Fife House Museum is located in a house that Doc Holliday once visited, features Gone With the Wind and Civil War memorabilia. Open: Thurs.-Sat. 10am-5pm. Cost: Adults $5, seniors and students $4. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms and Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 770-716-5332 – Address: 140 W. Lanier Ave., Fayetteville, GA 30214
Lewis Grizzard Museum experience viewing the memorabilia of renowned humorist and author Lewis Grizzard. See his old typewriters, family photos and manuscripts. Open: Mon - Sat at 10 am to 7 pm and Sunday 12 noon to 6 pm. Guided tours available. Cost: $1 donation requested. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired Phone: 770-304-1490 - Address: 2769 US Hwy. 29 S., Moreland, GA 30259
Male Academy Museum is an extensive Civil War museum exhibiting artifacts, weaponry, maps and paintings. Open: Tuesday - Saturday at 10 am - Noon, 1 pm - 3 pm and Sunday at 2 pm - 5 pm - Closed on Monday. Cost: Adults $3, children $1. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, and Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 770-251-0207 – Address: 30 Temple Ave., Newnan, GA 30263
Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art displays art from the 19th and 20th centuries that is showcased in four large exhibitions annually. Open: Fri at 11 am - 5 pm and Sat 1-4 pm. Cost: Age 6 and up $8, student and seniors over 65 $5, members and children under 6 are free. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, and Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 770-528-1444 - Address: 30 Atlanta St., Marietta, GA 30060
Marietta Fire Museum showcases antique fire engines and fire-fighting equipment. Amenities: parking, public restrooms and accessibility for mobility-impared. Open Mon-Fri 8 am to 5 pm. Phone: 770-794-5491 Address: 112 Haynes St, Marietta GA 30060
Marietta Museum of History lets you discover the rich history of Marietta and Cobb County. Open: Mon.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun 1-4pm. Cost: Adults $5, senior and students $3. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired Address: One Depot St., Ste. 200, Marietta, GA 30060
Old Campbell County Museum - Learn the history of Campbell County and visit the historic courthouse. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Hours: Tues 11am - 4pm and by appointment. Call for tours. Free admission. Phone: 770-548-9181 - Address: Courthouse Square, Fairburn, GA (at the intersection of E. Board and Cole Streets
Old Mill Museum has antique farming equipment, World War II-era collectibles from rural Georgia and the Smithsonian Textile Exhibit. Open: Sat.-Sun. 1-4pm by reservation only. Cost: $2. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired Phone: 770-251-3428 and toll-free 800-826-9382 - Address: Downtown Moreland Square on Main St., Moreland, GA 30259
Root House Museum is in a home where pharmacist William Root once lived, this museum portrays middleclass life in the 1850s. Open: Tue.-Sat. 11am-4pm. Cost: Adults $4, children and seniors $3. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired Phone: 770-426-4982 – Address: 145 Denmead St., Marietta, GA 30060
Roswell Fire and Rescue Museum - This small local museum focuses on the history of the Roswell Volunteer Fire Department. Amenities: parking, public restrooms and accessibility for mobility-impared. Open daily 9 am - 6 pm. Phone: 770-641-3730 Address: 1002 Alpharetta St., Roswell, GA 30075
Smyrna Museum contains a large collection of photographs, memorabilia, publications, and historical and and genealogical research materials. Amenities: parking, public restrooms and accessibility for mobility-impared. Open Tues-Sat 10 am to 4 pm. Phone: 770-431-2858 - Address: 2861 Atlanta St., Smyrna, GA 30082
Teaching Museum North- Exhibits document the history of the U.S. Georgia and Roswell. Amenities: parking, public restrooms and accessibility for mobility-impared. Open Mon-Fri 8 am - 3:30 pm. Phone: 770-552-6339 - Address: 791 Mimosa Blvd, Roswell GA 30075
The Martin Luther King Center - Established in 1968, The King Center serves as an international clearing house for official King programs, public info and educational materials. Amenities: parking, public restrooms and accessibility for mobility-impared. Open daily 9 am - 5 pm. Phone: 404-526-8923 - Address: 450 Auburn Ave., Atlanta, GA 30312
Veteran's Historical Museum - 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. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms and Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 770-288-7300 - Address: 101 Lake Dow Rd., McDonough, GA
Historic Sites
Fayette County Historical Society runs a research center for genealogical and historical research and offers a walking tour of the Fayetteville historic area. Open: Tues 9 am - 6 pm, Thurs at 10 am to 1 pm and Sat at 9 am - 1 pm. Free. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 770-716-6020 – Address: 195 Lee St., Fayetteville, GA 30214
Georgia Department of Archives and History 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. Free. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 678-364-3700 – Address: 5800 Jonesboro Rd., Morrow, GA 30260
Governor’s Mansionis 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. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 404-261-1776 - Address: 391 W Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta, GA 30305
Gwinnett Historical Society and Gwinnett History Centermaintains a genealogy and history library in the courthouse. Open: Mon.- Fri. 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Free. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired Phone: 770-822-5174 – Address: 185 Crogan St., Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Alpharetta Historical Society shares several resources and places for you to enjoy. Discover your heritage with the research library and archives, and heritage programs. Visit out the log cabin built in 1935 and the beautiful Mansell House and Gardens. Phone: 770-475-4663
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: 10 am to 2 pm Monday and Friday or by appointment. Free. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 770-475-HOME - Address: 1835 Old Milton Pkwy., Alpharetta, GA 30004
The Martin Luther King Center - Established in 1968, The King Center serves as an international clearing house for official King programs, public info and educational materials. Amenities: parking, public restrooms and accessibility for mobility-impared. Open daily 9 am - 5 pm. Phone: 404-526-8923 - Address: 450 Auburn Ave., Atlanta, GA 30312
National Archives and Record Administration houses information for genealogy research. Open: Open Tuesday - Saturday, 8:30 A.M. to 5 P.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
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. Amenities: parking, public restrooms and accessibility for mobility-impared. Open Mon-Fri from 9 am - 4 pm. Free admission. Phone: 404-373-1088 - Address: 101 E Court Square, Decatur, GA
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. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms and Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 678-906-2277 Address: 460 Rockbridge Rd. Lilburn, GA
