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Gardens
Cherokee Garden Library
Appointment Required1-2 HoursA collection of books, photos, manuscripts, seed catalogs, and landscape drawings.
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Gardens
Olguita's Garden
Less than 1 hourAn ornamental garden honoring the life of Olga C. de Goizueta.
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Gardens
Quarry Garden
Kid FavoriteLess than 1 hourGeorgia’s largest native plant collection in one place— 25 feet down.
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Gardens
Smith Farm
Kid Favorite1-2 HoursThe story of Georgia farm life and enslavement at Atlanta’s oldest farmhouse.
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Gardens
Smith Farm Gardens
Kid FavoriteLess than 1 hourA variety of heirloom plants, flowers, and heritage breed animals at Smith Farm.
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Gardens
Swan House
Kid Favorite1-2 HoursThe 1928 mansion listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Gardens
Swan House Gardens
Kid Favorite1-2 HoursGardens of the Inman estate designed by Phillip Trammell Shutze.
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Gardens
Swan Woods
Kid Favorite1-2 Hours10 acres of native forest surrounding the Swan Woods and Wood Cabin.
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Gardens
Veterans Park
Less than 1 hourReflect on the men and women who have served and continue to serve the nation.
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Gardens
Wood Cabin
Kid Favorite1-2 HoursAn example of a log structure built when North Georgia was the frontier.
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Gardens
Asian Garden
Less than 1 hourA variety of rare Asian plants thrive in this serene, sheltered garden.
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Gardens
Behind the Scenes: Entrance Gardens
Appointment Required1-2 HoursExplore our Entrance Gardens featuring over 15,000 perennials.
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Gardens
Behind the Scenes: Olguita's Garden
Appointment Required1-2 HoursA rich tapestry of flowering and foliage plants in an English garden aesthetic.
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Gardens
Entrance Gardens
Kid FavoriteLess than 1 hourEight acres of over 15,000 perennials and a 60-foot tree table.
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Gardens
Rhododendron Garden
Less than 1 hourAn abundance of rhododendrons , small flowering trees, and eclectic ground covers.
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Gardens
Seeking Eden
Less than 1 hourAn exhibition highlighting the importance of historic gardens in Georgia.
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Gardens
Special Treasures Tour of Cherokee Garden Library
Appointment Required1-2 HoursDiscover the remarkable gems in the Cherokee Garden Library collection.
Food & Drink
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Souper Jenny
1-2 HoursA warm, eclectic space offering a unique twist to the museum dining experience.
Group Discounts. 10 or more.
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Group Activities
Curated Tours
Half dayExplore a variety of historical subjects alongside of our experts.
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Atlanta History Center is open
Tuesday–Sunday from 9am–4pm;
historic houses open at 11am.
Atlanta History Center
130 West Paces Ferry Road NW
Atlanta, GA 30305
Free onsite parking
Map & Directions
404.814.4000
Campus Map
Upcoming Events. See all.
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Toddler Storytime: School Days
Wednesday, Aug 6 @ 10am - 11:40am -
A Literary Celebration: Mary Kay Andrews, Kimberly Brock, Lauren Connolly, Colleen Oakley, and Vanessa Riley
Join Atlanta History Center and the Friends & Fiction Official Book Club for a celebration of the Book Club’s 5th anniversary!Saturday, Aug 9 @ 6:30pm -
Fox Archives Day
Sunday, Aug 10 @ 3pm - 6pm -
Scott Anderson
Author of King of Kings: The Iranian Revolution: A Story of Hubris, Delusion and Catastrophic MiscalculationTuesday, Aug 12 @ 7pm