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Art & Culture
Atlanta '96: Shaping an Olympic and Paralympic City
1-2 HoursDiscover stories and memories of the Centennial Olympic Games.
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Art & Culture
Cyclorama: The Big Picture
Kid Favorite1-2 HoursExperience the restored Battle of Atlanta cyclorama painting.
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Art & Culture
Gatheround: Stories of Atlanta
Kid Favorite1-2 HoursWeaving Atlanta’s stories and artifacts together — past, present, and future.
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Art & Culture
Telling Stories: Gone With the Wind and American Memory
1-2 HoursLocated at Atlanta History Center Midtown, Telling Stories: Gone With the Wind and American Memory examines the making and meaning of this influential tale.
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Art & Culture
The Road to Good Taste: The Design Life of Ruby Ross Wood
Less than 1 hourAtlanta History Center is proud to present a new exhibition on the life and work of one of America’s most influential interior designers. From her early days as a journalist to opening her own firm, Ruby Ross Wood’s work was always characterized by eclectic combinations of furniture, bold color choices, and impeccable taste.
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Art & Culture
Mandarin Shutze: A Chinese Export Life
1-2 HoursA showcase of Swan House architect Phillip Trammell Shutze’s collection.
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Art & Culture
Native Lands
Less than 1 hourImmerse yourself in the art, music, and ceremony of the Creeks and the Cherokees.
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Art & Culture
Rountree Visual Vault
Less than 1 hourA rotating showcase of portions of our museum collections.
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Art & Culture
Seeking Eden
Less than 1 hourAn exhibition highlighting the importance of historic gardens in Georgia.
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Art & Culture
Special Treasures Tour of Cherokee Garden Library
Appointment Required1-2 HoursDiscover the remarkable gems in the Cherokee Garden Library collection.
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Art & Culture
The Battle of Atlanta Cyclorama: Curator Tour
Appointment Required1-2 HoursHidden details of The Battle of Atlanta cyclorama painting.
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Collections & Research, Gardens
Cherokee Garden Library
Appointment Required1-2 HoursA collection of books, photos, manuscripts, seed catalogs, and landscape drawings.
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Group Activities
Curated Tours
Half dayExplore a variety of historical subjects alongside of our experts.
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ATL History, Collections & Research
Kenan Research Center
Appointment Required1-2 HoursExtensive primary source holdings for the study for Atlanta.
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ATL History, Collections & Research, Democracy
Monument: The Untold Story of Stone Mountain Film Screening
Less than 1 hourA documentary film that delves into the controversial history of Stone Mountain, including the origin of the carving and the complicated relationships between historical events and key players who established the monument.
Showtimes
Tuesday–Friday: 1:30pm and 2:30pm
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ATL History, Sports
More Than Brave: The Life of Henry Aaron
1-2 HoursMore Than Brave will tell 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.
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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.
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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Lauren Francis-Sharma in conversation with Wanda M. Morris
Author of Casualties of TruthThursday, Jul 17 @ 7pm -
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