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| Fine Arts Centers & Galleries |
| Artworks Artisan Centre - Demonstrations and displays of decorative and functional art by more than 45 artists and craftsmen. Hours: Mon - Sat 10am to 5pm. Free admission. Amenities: Parking, Restrooms and Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 706-896-0932 - Address: 308 Big Sky Drive, Hiawassee, GA |
Blue Bell Gallery is an art gallery and pottery studio that exhibits over 30 local artists.
Phone: 770-783-4665 – Address: 89 East North Ave., Suite 1, Comer, Georgia 30629 |
| Bowen Center for the Arts stages year-round exhibits and performances by Georgia artist. Open: Tue.-Fri. 10 am - 4 pm, Sat. 12-4 pm. Free. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired, Party Facilities. Phone: 706-216-2787 – Address: 334 GA Hwy 9 N., Dawsonville, Georgia 30534 |
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| Brenau University Permanent Art Collection has more than 1,000 pieces of original art grace the campus. Find sculpture and painting in a variety of media. Open: Call for hours. Free admission. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 770-534-6263 – Address: 500 Washington St., Gainesville, Georgia 30501 |
| Crocker Pottery-Georgia Folk Pottery Center - True Georgia folk potters turn and burn their beautiful wares. See a continuous exhibit of pottery, including Meaders and others’ work. Open: Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm. Free. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 770-869-3160 – Address: 6345 W. County Line Rd., Lula, Georgia 30554 |
| Funky Chicken Art Project - Visit a working studio and gallery in an old chicken house with a beautiful sculpture garden. Workshops available (for fee). Call for hours. Amenities: Parking. Phone: 706-864-3938 - Address: 1538 Wesley Chapel Rd., Dahlonega, GA |
| Georgia Heritage Center for the Arts - This arts center aims to promote emerging Georgia artists. Open: Mon.-Sat. 10a.m.-5p.m., Sun. 1-5p.m. Free admission. Phone: 706-754-5989 – Address: 11785 US Hwy. 441 N., Tallulah Falls, Georgia 30573 |
| Helen Arts & Heritage Center - Local artist gallery, craft shop and history museum located in downtown Alpine Heritage. Amenities: Parking. Free admission. Hours: Thurs - Mon 12am to 4pm. Phone: 706-878-3933 - Address: 25 Chattahoochee St., Helen, GA |
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| Hickory Flat Pottery - Stone ware plus porcelain, raku pottery, stained glass, copper art, woodware, fiber and jewerlry. In the Gallery connected to the studio you will find the work of over 20 artists including pottery, jewelry, glass, copper and metal art, fiber and wood. Hickory Flat Pottery is located in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains, close to Lake Burton and Helen. The Studio and Gallery are housed in the historic 112 year old Wikle homestead. Tours available. Open: April - December: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10 am - 6 pm. Sunday Noon - 6 pm. closed Tuesday. Winter Hours: January - March: Monday, Friday, Saturday 10 am - 5 pm. Sunday Noon - 5 pm., closed Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Amenities: Parking and Restrooms. Phone: 706-947-0030 Address: 13664 Hwy 197, Clarkesville, Georgia |
| Mark of the Potter - Historic mill on the Soque River featuring the works of many local artists and potters. Feed the pet trout and see the inner workings of an old gristmill. Amenities: Parking and Public Restrooms. Open daily 10 am - 6 pm. Phone: 706-947-3440 Address: 9982 State Hwy 197 N, Clarkesville, Georgia |
| Peckerwood Pottery - Potter's studio and shop. Watch local potters design, throw, glaze and sell handmade pottery. Amenities: Parking and Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 770-869-3894 - Address: 4750 Gillsville Hwy., Gillsville, GA |
| Quinlan Visual Arts Center - NE Georgia regional arts organization is home to world-class exhibits and workshops, as well as a wide variety of classes. Open: Mon - Fri at 9 am - 5 pm and Sat 10 am - 4 pm. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired and Party Facilities. Phone: 770-536-2575 – Address: 514 Green St., Gainesville, Georgia 30501 |
| Tallulah Gallery has fine art including original paintings, pottery, raku, folk art, jewelry and more. Open: Monday through Saturday from 10 am until 12 pm, and from 1-5 pm. Phone: 706-754-6020 - Address: 580 Scenic Loop 15, Old US Hwy 441, Tallulah Falls GA 30573 |
The Arts Center - View regional and national fine arts and crafts at this center.
Open: Thurs.-Sat. 1-5:30p.m. and appt. Free ($1 donation suggested). Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired, Party Facilities
Phone: 706-377-2040 – Address: 338 E. Howell St., Hartwell, Georgia 30643 |
The Willows Pottery is a working studio featuring decortive, functional stoneware pottery. All pottery is made either on-site or by local crafts people. Demonstrations given daily. Call for hours. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms and Accessibility for mobility-impaired.
Phone: 706-878-1344 - Address: 7275 S Main St., Helen, Georgia |
| Turpin Pottery - Working otters studio with display and shop. Demonstrations upon request. Hours: Mon-Thurs. 8am to 5pma, Fri-Sun by appointment. Amenities: Parking, & Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 706-677-1528 - Address: 2500 US Hwy. 441, Homer, GA |
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| Museums |
| Banks County Historic Courthouse - One of the oldest courthouses in Georgia, it houses a local historical society museum, which features art, WWII memorabilia and historic records. Open: Mon.-Fri. 9a.m.-4p.m. Free admission. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired and Party Facilities. Phone: 706-677-2108 - toll-free 800-638-5004 Address: 106 Yonah Homer Rd, Homer, Georgia 30547 |
| Barrow County Museum - Among the rooms of the museum, see jail cells, exhibits of Senator Richard B. Russell, county history and the nearby Fort Yargo. Open: Mon.-Fri. 1-4 p.m. Free. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 770-307-1183 Address: 74 W. Athens St., Winder, Georgia 30680 |
| Braselton Heritage Museum and Visitors Center - Displays items important to Braselton's history, as well as thi history and heritage of the surrounding area. Call for hours and fees. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 706-654-3915 - Address: 65 Frances St., Braselton, GA |
| Cornelia Historic Depot - Railroad Museum located in Cornelia's historic downtown train depot. Hours: Mon - Fri 9am to 4pm. Amenities: Parking. Phone: 706-778-7875 - Location: Downtown Cornelia, GA |
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Elberton Granite Museum and Exhibit - In the three stories of self-guided exhibits are educational displays of antique granite-working tools used in the quarry, as well as other artifacts. Open: Mon.-Sat. 2-5p.m. Free. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 706-283-2551 – Address: One Granite Plaza, Elberton, GA 30635 |
| Georgia Racing Hall of Fame - View Exhibits about Georgia's auto-racing giants. Free admission, however, donations excepted. Hours: Mon-Fri 10am to 4pm, Sat 10amn to 2pm, Sun 12-4pm. Amenities: Parking and Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 706-265-3256 - Address: 415 Hwy. 53 E. Dawsonville, GA |
| Hart County Historical Museum is located in the Teasley-Holland House, and is an excellent source of county historical information. Open: Mon.-Fri. 8:30a.m.-5p.m. Free. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 706-376-6330 – Address: 31 E. Howell St., Hartwell, Georgia 30643 |
| Johnny Mize Athletic Center and Museum - Named for Baseball Hall of Famer and former Piedont player Johnny Mize, the museum features memorabilia from his career. Open: Call for hours. Free. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 706-776-0147 – Address: 280 Laurel Ave., Demorest, Georgia 30535 |
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| Mountain Life Museum - Site of the restored 1906 Grapelle Butt Mock House and 1861 John Payne Cabin, the Mountain Marketplace Heritage Festival (Labor Day Weekend) and the Mountain Craft Store. Free admission. Amenities: Parking. Phone: 706-745-5493 or 706-745-0666 - Address: 25 School St. Blairsville, GA 30512 |
| Old Sautee Store & Museum - This 135-year old store is now a museum and historical landmark. It also features nostalgic gifts. Open: Mon.-Sat. 10 am-5:30 pm and Sun. 12 noon - 4 pm. Free. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Food. Phone: 706-878-2281 and toll-free 888-463-9853 - Address: 2315 Hwy 17 (and GA Hwy 255), Sautee, Georgia 30571 |
| Tallulah Falls School Museum - Displays include photos, paintings, and artifacts that reflect the history of Tallulah Falls School. Amenities: parking, public restrooms and accessibility for mobility-impared. Call for hours. Free admission. Phone: 706-754-0400 extn. 3530 - Address: 201 Campus Drive, Tallulah Falls, Georgia 30573 |
| The Gourd Place - International Museum - This gourd museum and retail shop features more than 200 gourds from 23 countries. Call for hours. Amenities: parking, public restrooms, accessibility for mobility-impared and party facilities. Phone: 706-865-4048 - Address: 2319 Duncan Bridge Rd., Sautee, Georgia |
| White County Historical Museum - This local history museum displays Meaders pottery and offers a small gift shop. Open: Thurs.-Sat. 10a.m.-3p.m., or by appt. Phone: 706-865-3225 – Address: On Cleveland Square, Cleveland, Georgia 30528 |
| Planetarium |
| George Coleman Planetarium has regularly scheduled shows each Friday while school is in session. School and special shows available by appt. A sky viewing will be held after each show. Open: Friday at 8 to 9 pm. Free. Amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 706-864-1471 - Located at North Georgia College & State University, Sunset Dr., Dahlonega, Georgia 30597 |
| More Places to Visit for Free |
| Babyland General Hospital - Witness the "birth" of a Cabbage Patch Kid in the new Babyland General Hospital, a historic Greek Revival-style Southern home. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired and party facilities. Hours: Mon-Sat 9am tp 5pm, Sun 10am to 5pm. Free Admission. Phone: 706-865-2171 - Address: 300 N.O.K. Drive, Cleveland GA |
| Historic Sites & Historical Societies - Banks County Historic Courthouse / Historical Society Museum - One of the oldest courthouses in Georgia, it houses a local museum, which features art, WWII memorabilia and historic records. Open: Mon.-Fri. 9a.m.-4p.m. Free. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired, Party Facilities. Phone: 706-677-2108 - toll-free 800-638-5004 - Address: 106 Yonah Homer Rd, Homer, GA |
| Mauldin House and Welcome Center is a 19th century Victorian cottage that sits next to a milinery shop and the 1922 Big Holly Cabin. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms and Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Open Call for hours. Phone: 706-754-2296 - Address: 458 Jefferson St., Clarkesville, Georgia |
| Nora Mill Granary Grist Mill and Country Store - This 1876 working mill is powered by the Chattahoochee River. It is restored and is operated by the Fain family with the original French burr stones. Open: Call for hours. Free. Amenities: Parking. Phone: 706-878-1280 and toll free 800-927-2375- Address: 7107 S. Main St., Helen, Georgia |
| The Smith House Mine - View the newly discovered mine shaft located underneath the Smith House, and see some of its artifacts. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired, food and party facilities. Open during the restaurant hours. Phone: 706-867-7000 or toll free 800-852-9577 - Address: 84 S Chestatee St., Dahlonega, GA |
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