| Fine Arts Council, Centers & Galleries |
| Albany Museum of Art that showcases exhibits of regional artwork. Open: Open Tues - Sat 10am to 5pm. Call for tour reservation. Free admission. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired, Party Facilities. Phone: 229-439-8400 - Address: 311 Meadowlark Dr., Albany Georgia |
| Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts is in a converted bank, the gallery represents work of local, national and international visual artists. Open: Call for hours and guided tours. Free admission; however, donations are accepted. Amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired, Party Facilities. Phone: 229-247-2787 - Address: 527 N. Patterson St., Valdosta Georgia 31601 |
| Atlantic Coastline Artists Gallery - Rotating year-round exhibits display the work of regional visual artist. Tours by reservation. Open: Call for hours and tour reservations. Free admission. Amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired - Phone: 229-386-0216 - Address: 119 Love Ave., Tifton Georgia 31794 |
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| Thomasville Center for the Arts - Enjoy regional and national art, and performances staged in the auditorium. Offer art classes too. Call for hours and free tours. Amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired, Party Facilities. Open: Mon-Fri 10 am - 5 pm and second Saturdays (Aug-June) 10 am-2 pm. Phone: 229-225-6461 - Address: 600 E Washington St., Thomasville Georgia |
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Museums |
| Colquitt Museum of Southern Culture displays historic exhibits and memorabilia. Housed in the 1942 Cotton Hall, the restored cotton warehouse where Swamp Gravy, Georgia’s official folk life play, is performed. Open: Call for hours and free tours. Amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired and Food. Phone: 229-758-5450 - Address: 166 E Main St., Colquitt GA 39837 |
| Firehouse Center and Gallery - This historic center contains an original jail, a museum and exhibition space. Open: Thurs - Sat at 9am-5pm, during exhibits. Free admission. Amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired and Party Facilities - Phone: 229-243-1010 - Address: 119 W. Water St., Bainbridge Georgia 39817 |
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| Museum of Colquitt County History - See an overview of the area’s history, from rare Native-American artifacts to Desert Storm memorabilia. Call for hours. There is never a charge for visiting; however donations are welcome. Amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired and Party Facilities. Phone: 229-890-1626 Address: 4th Ave, and 5th St., Moultrie Georgia 31776 |
| Suttons Corner 1844 Frontier Store Museum is endorsed by museum curators as one-of-a-kind in America, this frontier store is rated among the top five US heritage museums. See more than 4,000 authentic and original artifacts. Open: First Saturday of each month, 10 am - 3 pm. Free admission. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 229-231-5498 - Address: 115 Washington St., Fort Gaines Georgia 39851 |
| Thomasville Aviation Museum: Power of the Past - Museum features a collection of antique airplanes, airplane motors and airplane memorabilia. This is the personal collection of the James Dekle Family of Thomasville Georgia . Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Free tours. Open weekends and by appointment during the week. Phone: 229-228-0555 - Address: 14724 US Hwy 19 South, Thomasville, GA 31757 |
| Tifton Museum of Arts and Heritage - Visitors may view art exhibits and tour the 1900s Romanesque brick church. The church features exquisite stained glass windows, heart of pine floors, vaulted ceilings and buttresses, a bell tower, fanlight doorways, and other architectural splendors. Professional exhibitions of painting, wood, porcelain, and other art are displayed throughout the year. Call for hours and tours. Free admission, but donations appreciated. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired and Party Facilities. Phone: 229-382-3600 - Address: 255 Love St., Tifton Georgia 31794 |
| Valdosta Museum - See artifacts from early Lowndes County families and documents on county history from the settlers until today. Displays, which center on the rich culture and diverse population of Southern Georgia contain many rare and fascinating items. Whether you are interested in touring the restored railroad caboose or in ringing the bell from the first school in Valdosta, there is something to interest all ages. Call for hours and to reserve free guided tours. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 229-247-4780 - Address: 305 W. Central Ave., Valdosta GA 31601 |
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| More Historic Sites - Historical Society & Genealogical Libraries |
Barber-Pittman House is a stylish neoclassical residence that was built in 1915 for E. R. Barber, inventor and local Coca-Cola bottler. Considered on of the most outstanding examples of architectural design in the Southeast, the stylish residence was designed by architect Lloyd Greer and built in the 1915 for E.R. Barber, inventor and local Coca-Cola bottler. The home was later bequeathed to Valdosta citizens by Mrs. Ola Barber Pittman. The home was restored in 1979 and is now occupied by the Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce. Original family furnishings are on display in zebo. Open: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Free group tours available by reservation. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired
Phone: 229-247-8100 - Address: 416 N. Ashley St., Valdosta Georgia 31603 |
| Crescent House & Gardens was built in 1898 by US Senator William Stanley, it got its name from the distinctive semi-circular portico design. This neoclassical structure built in 1898 was the former home of U.S. Senator William S. West and is Valdosta's most well known landmark. The house is named for its distinctive semi-circular portico design supported by 13 massive columns, representing each of the 13 original colonies. Guided tours are $5 per person (children 12 and under free). Open: Wed-Fri 1-4pm. Call for groups. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired, Party Facilities - Phone: 229-244-6747 - Address: 904 N. Patterson St., Valdosta Georgia 31601 |
| Ellen Payne Odom Genealogy Library - This wing of the county library has information in the US’s migration routes and is the main repository for Scottish clans. Open: Tue-Thu 10am-6pm, Fri 10am-3pm, Sat 10am-2pm. Closed Sun, Mon and major holidays. Free admission. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 229-985-6540 - Address: 204 Fifth St., Moultrie Georgia 31768 |
| Thomasville Genealogical, History and Fine Arts Library - Find family histories, war records, state and county histories and census records. Amenities: Parking, Restrooms and Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Free admission. Open: Mon, Wed and Fri, call for hours. Phone: 229-226-9640 - Address: 1501 Millpond Rd., Thomasville Georgia |
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Indoor Walking Tours |
| Calhoun Produce - Find fresh fruits, vegetables, gift baskets, ice cream and lemonade. Calhoun Produce is the place to come for good family fun-and it’s educational too! Come see the farm market and experience a day in the country. There are farm animals, large playground area, covered picnic area, and restrooms. We serve peanut butter ice cream, strawberry ice cream, strawberry lemonade slushes, strawberry shortcakes, strawberry pudding, homemade soups, sandwiches and salads. Groups welcome! Call for free guided tours. Open: Daily 8a.m.-6p.m. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired, Food, Party Facilities - Phone: 229-273-1887 - Address: 5075 Hawpond Rd., Ashburn Georgia 31714 |
| NESPAL - This facility is staffed by scientist who develop systems for environmentally and economically sound agriculture production. Call for tours. Open: Mon.-Fri. 8a.m.-5p.m. Free. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired - Phone: 229-386-7274 - Address: 2356 Rainwater Rd., Tifton Georgia 31794 |
| Sound Play, Inc. - Tour the workshop and play drums shaped like alligators, metallophones and other unusual outdoor musical instruments. Open: Daily 10a.m.-6p.m. Free guided tours available. Amenities: Parking, Restrooms - Phone: 229-623-5545 - Address: 108 Railroad St., Parrott Georgia |
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