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Enjoy fine arts centers, museums, historic sites and historical society and more. These are great for family and groups. Stay and Play in GA! |
Art Centers |
| Lamar Dodd Art Center - Enjoy a permanent collection of 20th century southern painter, Lamar Dodd with other artists exhibits. Open Sept-June on Mon-Fri at 8:30am - 4:30pm. Amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Free tours. Phone: 706-880-8211 - Address: 302 Forrest Ave., LaGrange Georgia |
| Lagrange Art Museum is the former 1892 Troup County Jail. It is listed in the National Historic Places. Museum is an arts resource for local galleries that focuses on contemporary American art. Open: Tues - Fri at 10am-5pm, and Sat at 1pm-4pm. Call for guided tours. Free admission. Amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Accessibility for Mobility-impaired and Party Facilities. Phone: 706-882-3267 - Address: 112 Lafayette Square., LaGrange Georgia 30240 |
Museums & Historic Sites |
| African American Museum Cedar Row - The museum was established in an authentic three room "shotgun" house moved from King Avenue, an area among the first established as African American. The house is approximately 80 years old. Mrs. Frances Walker lived in this house for 70 years and raised a son, grandson and great-grandchildren. No current online listing was found for this museum, so call ahead to confirm it's still open before visiting. Address: 460 Cedar Row, Thomaston Georgia |
| Bailey-Tebault House is a Greek Revival home that was built between 1859 and 1862. It is now the headquarters for the Griffin/Spalding Historical Society. Tours by appointment with 48 hours' notice (770-229-2432). Free for Historical Society members; a $10 per person ($25 per family) donation is requested from non-members. Groups must be 25 or less in size. Amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 770-229-2432 - Address: 633 Meriwether St., Griffin Georgia 30224 |
| Columbus Museum displays historical to contemporary mixed-media work. Open: Open Tuesday at Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm - Thursday at 10 am - 8 pm and Sunday at 1-5 pm. Closed on holidays. Call for guided tours. Free admission. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired and Party Facilities. Phone: 706-748-2562 - Address: 1251 Wynnton Rd., Columbus Georgia 31906 |
| Georgia State Cotton Museum - The history of cotton is told with farm tools, cotton bolls, periodicals, a cotton bale and other agricultural artifacts. Currently closed; call before visiting. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms and Accessibility for mobility-impaired - Phone: 229-268-2045 - Address: 1321 E. Union St., Vienna Georgia |
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| Heard County Historical Center and Museum - This building served as the county jail and sheriff's home from 1912 to 1964. See the original gallows and jail cells, among other exhibits. Amenities: parking and restrooms. Open: Tuesday and Thursday, 9 am - 4 pm. The museum is county operated and supported by the Heard County Historical Society. Free admission. Phone: 706-675-6507 - Address: 161 Shady St., Franklin Georgia 30217 |
| Janice Persons Biggers House stands on a lot surveyed as part of the original 1828 town plan. It is a 2-story Italian villa townhouse. The home has had a storied past. It was occupied until recently by a series of influential families, including that of the late Georgia Supreme Court Justice Sterling Price Gilbert. Also, it served as an apartment building during World War II. Free tours. Phone: 706-322-0756 - Address: 700 Broadway, Columbus Georgia |
| Gertrude MA Rainey House and Blues Museum - Visit the last home of the "Mother of the Blues." Call ahead, as tours are limited to small groups. Parking available. Open: Tuesday-Friday 9am-3pm and Saturday 10am-3pm. Amenities: Parking, Restrooms and Accessibility for mobility-impaired - Phone: 706-641-5933 - Address: 805 Fifth Ave., Columbus Georgia |
| National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center traces the history of the American infantryman from the Revolution to today with era galleries, uniforms, weapons and life-size scenes, plus World War II Company Street, a giant screen theater and virtual reality simulators (extra charge). Closed Mondays. Cost: Admission charge to museum is free, but a $5 donation is encouraged. Open: Tues - Sat at 9 am to 5 pm, Sun at 11 am to 5 pm. Amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired, Food and Party Facilities. Phone: 706-685-5800 - Address: 1775 Legacy Way, Columbus, Georgia 31903 |
| Pettigrew-White-Stamps House is representative of the early-1800s dwellings native to this area. It is the second-oldest residence in Thomaston. The house was built in 1833 by John E. Pettigrew. It was built as a one-and-a-half story house with a full attic. In 1840, Benjamin B. White purchased the house and added an additional bedroom, dining room, kitchen and a large verandah across the back of the residence. During the 1880s the house came into the possession of the Stamps family, who lived there until 1968. Now operated by the Upson Historical Society; call ahead to confirm current open hours or to make reservations for free tours (individuals; a $5 per-person donation is requested for groups of 5 or more). Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms and Accessibility for Mobility-impaired - Phone: 706-601-3610 - Address: 800 S. Church St., Thomaston Georgia 30286 |
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| Rankin House Museum and Historic Columbus Foundation is a library that houses the research collections of the Historic Columbus Foundation in a museum of beautiful Victorian furnishings. Open: Mon.-Fri. 9a.m.-5p.m. Call for free tours. Appointment required. Amenities: Parking and Restrooms. Phone: 706-322-0756 - Address: 1440 Second Ave., Columbus Georgia 31901 |
| Richland City Hall and Rail Museum is the town's late-1800s train depot that now houses a railroad museum along with related memorabilia. Open: Mon.-Fri. 8a.m.-5p.m. Call for free tours. Amenities: Parking, Restrooms and Accessibility for Mobility-impaired - Phone: 229-887-3323 - Address: 390 Broad St., Richland Georgia 31825 |
| Thomaston-Upson Archives covers everything from micro-film to yearbooks and dates back as early as 1824. Call ahead to confirm current hours. Free admission. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired - Phone: 706-646-2437 - Address: 301 S. Center St., Thomaston Georgia 30286 |
| Legacy Museum and Troup County Archives have a genealogical library and records depository that documents the history of LaGrange and Troup County. See rare artifacts and photographs. Open: Call for hours. Free admission. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired - Phone: 706-884-1828 - Address: 136 Main St, LaGrange Georgia 30241 |
| Walter F. George Law Museum contains furniture and documents from the senator’s career and private life. Call for hours and free guided tours. Amenities: Parking and Restrooms. Phone: 229-268-3663 - Address: 106 N. Fourth St., Vienna Georgia |
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| Local Events Calendar (Recurring, No Need to Check Back Monthly) |
These are recurring events, so the schedule below stays accurate season to season.
- Uptown Columbus Market Days - Saturdays, 9 am - 12 pm, year-round, Columbus
- LaGrange Farmers Market - 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month, LaGrange
- Callaway Gardens Farmers Market - Seasonal, Pine Mountain
See our full regional events list for addresses, phone numbers and more. |
