Buildings & Grounds

Our 33-acre experience features award-winning exhibitions, historic houses, and gardens. If you’re looking for history, knowledge, and adventure, you’ve come to the right place!

 

Atlanta History Center campus is a non-smoking facility in all guest areas.

Onsite. Exploration.

  • McElreath Hall

    McElreath Hall houses many important components of Atlanta History Center, including Kenan Research Center and Woodruff Auditorium.

  • Kenan Research Center

    Kenan Research Center preserves extensive primary source holdings for the study of Atlanta.

  • Goizueta Gardens

    Explore highlights of Southeastern horticultural history by taking in 33 acres of enchanting gardens, woodlands, and trails.

Historic. Houses.

  • Swan House

    Designed by Philip Trammel Shutze in 1928 for Edward and Emily Inman, Swan House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

  • Smith Farm

    Smith Farm tells the story of Georgia farm life and enslavement at Atlanta’s oldest surviving farmhouse.

  • Wood Cabin

    Wood Cabin is a noteworthy example of a log structure built when North Georgia was the frontier.

Atlanta History Center Midtown

Located at the corner of 10th street and Peachtree Street, Atlanta History Center Midtown contains the Margaret Mitchell House, a property listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Shop. Eat.

  • Museum Shop

    Take home a piece of history! Peruse our favorite collection of inquisitive books, curious gifts and locally made goods at our Museum Shop.

  • Food and Coffee

    Stop by for coffee + eats during your visit, or on your lunch break.