Freedom Plane National Tour: Documents That Forged a Nation

Freedom Plane National Tour: Documents That Forged a Nation is a traveling exhibition from the National Archives that will bring Founding-era documents to eight American cities throughout 2026.

Inspired by the Bicentennial Freedom Train, the Freedom Plane National Tour will make historic and consequential documents fundamental to America’s founding accessible across the nation to celebrate the semiquincentennial. The tour will arrive in Atlanta on March 27 and be here until April 12.

We are offering free admission to the Buckhead campus during the Freedom Plane National Tour. Timed entry to the Freedom Plane exhibition is included with admission. You can pick up a timed entry slot onsite on a first-come, first-served basis after your arrival and check-in. Please expect long wait times. Pre-registration is required.

Due to anticipated high attendance, entry to the Goizueta Children’s Experience must also be reserved in person.

• Members receive exclusive access to the Goizueta Children's Experience from 9–11am, no need to reserve a time.
• After 12pm, timed entry for the Children's Experience will be available onsite on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of your visit.
  

Resources for Educators

The National Archives Foundation provide teaching resources for archival resources including the Freedom Plane documents. These resources include digital copies of the documents, as well as teaching activities, which are a valuable supplemental resource to the exhibit.

Do I need to reserve my tickets or can I walk up?

It is strongly recommended that you reserve your free admission tickets in advance. Walk ups won't be able to reserve a timed ticket to the special exhibition, but will be able to explore the rest of the museum at no charge.

I’m an Atlanta History Center member. Can I still walk up?

We strongly recommend everyone reserving advanced tickets for their preferred date to access the Freedom Plane National Tour.

How many tickets can I reserve?

Fridays through Sundays have a six-ticket capacity. If you want to come with a group of 7-20 people, we suggest reserving tickets on Tuesday through Thursday. For groups of 20+ people, please email JBluhm@atlantahistorycenter.com. We will do our best to try to keep groups together, but cannot guarantee that groups of 6 or more will see the exhibition at the same time.

My ticket didn’t give me an option to reserve a time slot for Freedom Plane. How will I get in?

Timed tickets for Freedom Plane National Tour will be given out on a first-come, first-serve basis when you check-in at our admission desk. You may line up in front of the exhibition 30 minutes in advance of your time slot.

May I select my time of entry?

You will be given the first available time slot upon check-in. We may be able to accommodate requests for later time slots. Please speak with someone at our ticket desks to find out.

What can I do while I’m waiting for my time slot?

We welcome you to explore our 33 acres of botanical gardens, historic homes, and award-winning exhibitions, including Swan House and the Cyclorama! For families with young children, no visit is complete without a trip to the Goizueta Children’s Experience.

Why can’t I reserve entry into the Goizueta Children’s Experience in advance?

Due to anticipated high volume, timed entry to the Goizueta Children’s Experience will begin at noon from March 27-April 12, with time slots available on a first-come, first-serve basis at check-in. Members will have free access to the Goizueta Children’s Experience from 9am-11am during this time, no timed entry required. To learn more about becoming an Atlanta History Center member, click here.