| American Museum of Papermaking - Trace the histoy of paper from 4000 B.C. to today's contemporary paper artists. Open Mon-Fri 9 am - 5 pm. Free admission. 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 Georgia 30332 |
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. Free admission. Phone: 770-478-7211
Address: 168 N McDonough St., Jonesboro Georgia 30236 |
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 Georgia 30303 |
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Breman Jewish Heritage Museum - Through the lens of the Jewish experience, the museum explores universal themes such as human dignity and respect for difference.
Phone: 678-222-3700 - Address: 1440 Spring St., Atlanta, Georgia 30309 |
| CDC/Global Health Odyssey Museum - See hos the CDC's work leads to safer and healthier people. A museum, visitors center and interactive educational facility. Call for hours. Free admission. Phone: 404-639-0830 - Address: 1600 Clifton Rd. NE, Atlanta Georgia 30333 |
| Centennial Olympic Games Museum - This spectatular collection of multimedia presentations, artifacts, images and interactive displays is one of the most significant exhibitions on the Olympics in the world. Amenities: public restrooms, accessibility for mobility-impared, food and party facilities. Call for hours and fees. Phone: 404-814-4000 Address: 130 W Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta, Georgia 30305 |
Coweta County African-American Heritage Museum and Research Center - The first black museum of the county exhibits historical Aridan-American architecture, and houses artifacts and records. Amenities: parking, public restrooms and accessibility for mobility-impared. Open Mon-Fri at 10 am - 3 pm. Free admission, but donations accepted. Phone: 770-683-7055 -
Address: 92 Farmer St., Newnan, GGeorgia 30263 |
| 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 and to arrange tours. Free admission. Phone: 770-949-4090 - Address: 6754 Broad St., Douglasville Georgia |
| Erskine Caldwell Birthplace and Museum - The birthplace of this famous author is restored to its 1903 appearance. It now showcases his life and accomplishments. Amenities: parking, public restrooms, accessibility for mobility-impared and party facilities. Open Sat-Sun 1-4 pm. Call for admission. Phone: 770-254-8657 Address: E Camp Street in Moreland Town Square, Moreland Georgia 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 9am until 4pm. Free admission. Phone: 404-498-8764 - Address: 1000 Peachtree St., Atlanta GA |
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Fernbank Museum of Natural History - Discover giant dinosaurs, delve into Earth's history and visit the IMAX theater. Amenities: parking, public restrooms, accessibility for mobility-impared, food and party facilities. Open daily. Call for hours and admission cost.
Phone: 404-929-6300 or 404-929-6400 - Address: 767 Clifton Road, Atlanta Georgia 30307 |
| Georgia State Capitol and Museum - Experience the history of the Capitol by viewing artifacts, historic flags, artwork and a short film. Open Open Mon-Fri 8 am to 4 pm. Seasonal tour times. Amenities: parking, public restrooms, accessibility for mobility-impared and food. Free admission. Phone: 404-463-4536 - Address: Georgia Capitol Museum and Tours, 214 State Capitol, Atlanta, Georgia 30334 |
| Gwinnett History Museum - Specializes in the preservation of Gwinnett County artifacts from prehistory to World War II. Amenities: parking, public restrooms and food. Free, but $1 donation is requested. Open Mon-Thurs at 10 am - 4 pm, and other times by appointment. Phone: 770-822-5178 - Address: 455 South Perry St., Lawrenceville, Georgia |
| Heritage Sandy Springs Museum - On loan from the Georgia Southern University Museum, “A Land Nearby” features photography of Georgia's Barrier Islands by Dr. Curt Hames Jr. From the Heritage Sandy Springs collection, “The Getaway” explores the different ways the people of Sandy Springs have made a "getaway" and some of the places they visited. Whether through writing, art or music, or taking a horse, motorcycle, automobile or ferry, we all dream of "getting away" at one time or another. “Sandy Springs: Land and People” is a permanent exhibit which tells the story of the community from pre-historic time until the present through pictures, photographs, artifacts and maps. Museum hours are Wednesday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and by appointment. Museum admission is $3 for adults, $1 for children ages 6-12, $1 for senior citizens 65 and older and free for Heritages Sandy Springs members and children ages 5 and under. The gift shop is open to the public free of charge. Parking is available on Sandy Springs Place in designated parking lots. Phone: 404-851-9111 - Address: 6075 Sandy Springs Circle, Sandy Springs Georgia 30328 |
High Museum of Art features European, American, Afridan, decorative, folk and 20th century art. Amenities: parking, public restrooms and accessibility for mobility-impared. Open Tues-Sat 10 am to 5 pm, and Sun noon until 5 pm. Call for admission cost.
Phone: 404-733-4400 - Address: 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta Georgia 30309 |
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| 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 Georgia 30214 |
| Imagine it! Children's Museum of Atlanta - Kids can experience discovery projects and make something special to take home. For ages 3 and up. Amenities: parking, public restrooms, accessibility for mobility-impare, and party facilities. Open Mon-Fri 10 am to 4 pm, and Sat and Sun 10 am to 5 pm - Phone: 404-659-5437 Address: 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr., Atlanta, Georgia 30313 |
| Ivan Allen Jr. Braves Museum and Hall of Fame, Turner Field Tours displays baseball legend and Braves history memorabilia. Amenities Include: parking, public restrooms and accessibility for mobility-impared. Call for hours and admission fees. Phone: 404-614-2311 - Address: 755 Hank Aaron Dr., Atlanta Georgia 30315 |
| Jimmy Carter Library and Museum exhibits the highlight Cafter's early years, his life at the White House and his presidency. Amenities: parking, public restrooms and accessibility for mobility-impared. Call for hours and fees. Phone: 404-865-7100 Address: 441 Freedom Pkwy., Atlanta, Georgia 30307 |
| Lewis Grizzard Museum - View memorabilia of this renowned homorist and author. See his old typewriters, family photos and manuscripts. Amenities: parking, public restrooms and accessibility for mobility-impared. Free, but $1 donation requested. Open Mon-Sat 9:30 am - 4 pm. Guided tours available. Phone: 770-251-0424 - Address: 2769 US Hwy 29 S., Moreland Georgia |
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 Georgia 30263 |
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| Margaret Mitchell House - Tour the historic turn-of-the-century house where Margaret Mitchell lived and wrote Gone With the Wind. Amenities: parking, public restrooms, accessibility for mobility-impared and food. Open daily 9:30 am - 5 pm. Call for fees. Phone: 404-249-7015 - Address: 990 Peachtree St., Atlanta, Georgia 30309 |
| 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, Georgia 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. Free admission. Phone: 770-794-5491 Address: 112 Haynes St, Marietta GA 30060 |
| Marietta Gone With the Wind Museum: Scarlett on the Square - Movie memorabilia and a section dedicated to the African-American cast and members. Amenities: parking, public restrooms and accessibility for mobility-impared. Open Mon-Sat 10 am - 5 pm. Call for fees. Phone: 770-794-5576 - Address: 1 Depot St., Suite 200, Marietta, Georgia 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: $5/Adult; $3/Students and Seniors; Free Under 6
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired
Phone: 770-794-5710 - Address: One Depot St., Suite 200, Marietta Georgia 30060 |
| Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory University - Over 9000 years of art and art history are on view with collections from ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome. Amenities: parking, public restrooms and accessibility for mobility-impared. Open Tues-Sat 10 am - 5 pm and Sun noon-5 pm. Phone: 404-727-4282 - Address: 571 S. Kilgo Circle, Decatur, Georgia 30322 |
Museum of Design Atlanta - Located in downtown Atlanta, this museum is dedicated to the study of deisgn and its impact on daily life. Amenities: public restrooms and accessibility for mobility-impared. Open Tues-Sat 11 am - 5 pm. Call for cost. Phone: 404-979-6455
Address: 285 Peachree Center Ave., Atlanta Georgia 30303 |
| National Museum of Patriotism - This museum is dedicated to magnifying love of one's country and educating the youth. Amenities: parking, public restrooms and accessibility for mobility-impared. Call for hours and fees. Phone: 404-875-0691 - Address: 1405 Spring St., Atlanta, Georgia 30309 |
Old Campbell County Museum - Learn the history of Campbell County and visit the historic courthouse. Amenities: parking, public restrooms and accessibility for mobility-impared. Open Tues 11 am - 4 pm and by appointment. Call for tours.
Phone: 770-964-6007 - Address: Courthouse Square, Fairburn Georgia 30213 |
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 Georgia |
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 Georgia 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. Free admission. Phone: 770-641-3978 or 1-800-776-7935 - Address: 1002 Alpharetta St., Roswell, Georgia 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 Mon-Sat 10 am to 4 pm. Free admission.
Phone: 770-431-2858 - Address: 2861 Atlanta St., Smyrna Georgia 30082 |
| Southeastern Railway Museum - Old railway equipment, President Harding's private car and train rides. Call for hours. Phone: 770-476-3322 Address: 3595 Peachtree Rd, Duluth GA 30096 |
| 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. Free admission. Phone: 770-552-6339 - Address: 793 Mimosa Blvd, Roswell Georgia 30075 |
The JOCADA Museum of Jazz History - This museum holds rare exquisite exhibits of paintings, photos, biographies and memorabilia that reflect the 1900s Jazz era. Open Fri-Sat at 11 am - 5 pm. Phone: 770-947-1187
Address: 6745 Broad St., Old Douglas County Courthouse, Douglasville Georgia 30134 |
| 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, accessibility for mobility-impared and party facilities. Open daily 9 am - 5 pm. Free admission. Phone: 404-526-8900 - Address: 449 Auburn Ave., Atlanta GA 30312 |
The Road to Tara Museum highlights Civil War and Gone With the Wind era.
Amenities: parking, public restrooms and accessibility for mobility-impared. Call for hours and admission fees. Phone: 770-478-4800 - Address: 104 N. Main Street, Jonesboro Georgia 30236 |
| Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History features a Civil War-era locomotive and many Civil War relics. Amenities: parking, public restrooms and accessibility for mobility-impared. Call for Hours and Fees. Phone: 770-427-2117 - Address: 2829 Cherokee St., Kennesaw Georgia 30144 |
Wren's Nest House Museum - Tour the museum once home to writer Joel Chandler Harris. Storytelling Tues-Sat 10 am to 2:30 pm. Amenities: parking and public restrooms. Call for tours and admission fees. Phone: 404-753-7735
Address: 1050 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd., Atlanta Georgia 30310 |
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| 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. Phone: 770-473-5457 - Address: 136 S Main St., Jonesboro, Georgia |
| 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, Georgia 30306 |
Center For Puppetry Arts - This interactive museum houses the largest permanent collection of puppets in the US. Tues - Sun Call for hours & fees. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired, Party Facility.
Phone: 404-873-3391 - Address:1404 Sring St., Atlanta Georgia |
| 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 11 am - 4 pm, Sat.-Sun. 12-4p.m. Donations accepted. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired, Food and Party Facilities. Free admission. Phone: 404-880-6102 – Address: 223 James P. Brawley Dr., Atlanta, Georgia 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. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired, Party Facilities. Free admission. Phone: 770-949-2787 – Address: 8652 Campbellton St., Douglasville Georgia 30134 |
| Hammonds House Museum & Resource Center of African-American Art is housed in a 19th-century Victorian facility, is the only fine-arts museum in Atlanta that specializes in the arts of the Aftican Diaspora. Call for hours & prices. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired, Party Facility. Phone: 404-612-0500 - Address: 503 Peeples St., Atlanta Georgia |
| Herndon Home - Once the masion of slave-born Alonzo Herndon, it now holds art, Persiam rigs and Venetian glass. Tues & Thurs 10 am - 4 pm, Sat by appt. Cost: $5. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Party Facilites. Phone: 404-591-9813 Address: 587 University Pl., Atlanta GA |
High Museum of Arts - European, American, African, decorative, folk, and 20th-century art. Tues - Sat 10 am - 5 pm (Thurs until 8 pm), Sun noon - 5 pm. Adults $18, childern $11, seniors & students $15. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired.
Phone: 404-733-4400 - Address:1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta Georgia |
| 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. Free admission. Phone: 770-426-1887 – Address: 192 Church St., Marietta, Georgia 30060 |
| U*Space Gallery - This Gallery/ museum in Atlanta's Fourth Ward features more than 200 contemporary artists as well as African art. Wed - Sat 11 am - 5 pm, Sun 11 am - 4 pm. Call for fees. Amenities: Public Restrooms. Phone: 404-653-7331 - Address:439 Edgewood Ave., Atlanta Georgia |
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 Georgia 30060 |
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