Exhibitions

World War II was the most significant event of the 20th century, transforming the world and the lives of all who survived. 

Atlanta History Center, in collaboration with the Christine King Farris Legacy Foundation, Inc. and members of the King Family, is proud to have the Hats of the King Family Women Exhibit on display.

Learn about how hosting the 1996 Summer Olympics shaped the city of Atlanta.

More Than Brave tells the story of Henry Aaron from his time in Mobile, Alabama, to his record making baseball career and through his life as a leader in baseball, business and charitable causes.

The extensive collection of furniture at Atlanta History Center contains a variety of uses and forms for an individual’s comfort, relaxation, and work. Chairs—seating furniture—are only one small component of the full collection.

Explore the history of Bagley Park, and its beloved mayor, William Bagley, through the personal collection of his granddaughter, Elon Butts Osby.

Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See is a touring exhibition created in collaboration with the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley Institute, the Emmett Till Interpretive Center, the Till Family, and The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. It tells the story of Emmett Till and his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, and challenges visitors to make a ripple for justice in their own communities.

From her early days as a journalist to opening her own firm,  the work of Ruby Ross Wood – one of America’s most influential interior designers – was always characterized by eclectic combinations of furniture, bold color choices, and impeccable taste.

The display featured the work of fashion designer and native Atlantan Ann Moore. Moore’s earliest inspiration came from seeing hand-sewn doll clothes that belonged to one of her childhood playmates.

This display featured artifacts and archival items related to the history of the Chattahoochee River, including stories of the region’s Indigenous peoples to current uses and issues.

Through 43 powerful portraits—personally painted by former President George W. Bush—and their accompanying stories, Out of Many, One reminded us of the ways in which America has been strengthened by those who left their home countries to live in the United States.

Drawn from the collections of Kenan Research Center, the photography in this exhibition reflects the rich stories of Atlanta’s historically black colleges and universities, the Civil Rights Movement, and those of African American educators, entertainers, and athletes.

The Olympic & Paralympic display explored the legacy and spirit of the Games through Atlanta History Center’s distinctive Olympics collection, including artifacts from the Atlanta Games, a world-wide selection of Olympic torches, and artifacts and mascots from Paralympic Games around the globe.