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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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Democracy, Military History
Cyclorama: The Big Picture
Kid Favorite1-2 HoursExperience the restored Battle of Atlanta cyclorama painting.
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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
Saturday & Sunday: 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm -
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, Historic Houses
Smith Farm
Kid Favorite1-2 HoursThe story of Georgia farm life and enslavement at Atlanta’s oldest farmhouse.
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Gardens, Historic Houses
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, Historic Houses
Swan House
Kid Favorite1-2 HoursThe 1928 mansion listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Gardens, Historic Houses
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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Democracy, Military History
Turning Point: The American Civil War
1-2 HoursExperience the Civil War through the eyes of soldiers and civilians.
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Democracy, Gardens, Military History
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, Historic Houses
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
Goizueta Gardens
Half dayOur 33-acre landscape encompassing nine gardens and heritage breed animals.
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Historic Houses
Homes Through the Centuries Tour
Appointment Required1-2 HoursAn exploration of Atlanta History Center’s 19th and 20th century historic homes.
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Historic Houses
Mandarin Shutze: A Chinese Export Life
1-2 HoursA showcase of Swan House architect Phillip Trammell Shutze’s collection.
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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, Women's History
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