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Since you’re interested in Art & Culture and ATL History and BIPOC and Collections & Research and Democracy and Historic Houses and Military History and Sports and Transportation and Women's History, we recommend:

  • Art & Culture, ATL History, Sports

    Atlanta '96: Shaping an Olympic and Paralympic City

    1-2 Hours

    Discover stories and memories of the Centennial Olympic Games.

  • Collections & Research

    Cherokee Garden Library

    Appointment Required
    1-2 Hours

    A collection of books, photos, manuscripts, seed catalogs, and landscape drawings.

  • Art & Culture, ATL History, Democracy, Military History

    Cyclorama: The Big Picture

    Kid Favorite
    1-2 Hours

    Experience the restored Battle of Atlanta cyclorama painting.

  • Art & Culture, ATL History, BIPOC

    Gatheround: Stories of Atlanta

    Kid Favorite
    1-2 Hours

    Weaving Atlanta’s stories and artifacts together — past, present, and future.

  • ATL History, Collections & Research

    Kenan Research Center

    Appointment Required
    1-2 Hours

    Extensive primary source holdings for the study for Atlanta.

  • ATL History, Collections & Research, Democracy

    Monument: The Untold Story of Stone Mountain Film Screening

    Less than 1 hour

    A 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

  • ATL History, Sports

    More Than Brave: The Life of Henry Aaron

    1-2 Hours

    More 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.

  • ATL History, BIPOC, Historic Houses

    Smith Farm

    Kid Favorite
    1-2 Hours

    The story of Georgia farm life and enslavement at Atlanta’s oldest farmhouse.

  • ATL History, BIPOC, Historic Houses

    Smith Farm Gardens

    Kid Favorite
    Less than 1 hour

    A variety of heirloom plants, flowers, and heritage breed animals at Smith Farm.

  • ATL History, Historic Houses

    Swan House

    Kid Favorite
    1-2 Hours

    The 1928 mansion listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

  • ATL History, Historic Houses

    Swan House Gardens

    Kid Favorite
    1-2 Hours

    Gardens of the Inman estate designed by Phillip Trammell Shutze.

  • Art & Culture, Women's History

    The Road to Good Taste: The Design Life of Ruby Ross Wood

    Less than 1 hour

    Atlanta 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.

  • Democracy, Military History

    Turning Point: The American Civil War

    1-2 Hours

    Experience the Civil War through the eyes of soldiers and civilians.

  • BIPOC, Collections & Research, Democracy, Military History

    Veterans Park

    Less than 1 hour

    Reflect on the men and women who have served and continue to serve the nation.

  • Historic Houses

    Wood Cabin

    Kid Favorite
    1-2 Hours

    An example of a log structure built when North Georgia was the frontier.

  • Collections & Research

    Behind the Scenes: Collections Storage

    Appointment Required
    1-2 Hours

    Get behind-the-scenes look at our vast museum collections.

  • ATL History, Sports

    Fair Play: The Bobby Jones Story

    Less than 1 hour

    Discover the American hero who transcended sports during the Great Depression.

  • ATL History, Historic Houses

    Historic Houses

    Half day

    Explore Swan House, Wood Cabin, and Smith Farm.

  • Historic Houses

    Homes Through the Centuries Tour

    Appointment Required
    1-2 Hours

    An exploration of Atlanta History Center’s 19th and 20th century historic homes.

  • ATL History, Transportation

    Locomotion: Railroads and the Making of Atlanta

    Kid Favorite
    Less than 1 hour

    The restored locomotive Texas and Zero Mile Post tell Atlanta’s origin story.

  • Transportation

    Locomotion: Railroads and the Making of Atlanta — Plus!

    Appointment Required
    1-2 Hours

    Learn off-the-script facts about railroads and the making of Atlanta from our leading expert.

  • Art & Culture, Collections & Research, Historic Houses

    Mandarin Shutze: A Chinese Export Life

    1-2 Hours

    A showcase of Swan House architect Phillip Trammell Shutze’s collection.

  • Art & Culture, ATL History, BIPOC

    Native Lands

    Less than 1 hour

    Immerse yourself in the art, music, and ceremony of the Creeks and the Cherokees.

  • Art & Culture, ATL History, Collections & Research

    Rountree Visual Vault

    Less than 1 hour

    A rotating showcase of portions of our museum collections.

Food & Drink

  • BRASH Coffee

    Less than 1 hour

    Coffee and baked goods available daily.

  • Souper Jenny

    1-2 Hours

    A warm, eclectic space offering a unique twist to the museum dining experience.

Group Discounts. 10 or more.

  • Group Activities

    Curated Tours

    Half day

    Explore a variety of historical subjects alongside of our experts.

  • Group Activities

    Group Tours

    Half day

    Receive discounted admission for groups of ten or more.

Atlanta History Center is open
Tuesday–Sunday from 9am–4pm;
historic houses open at 11am.

 

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Atlanta History Center
130 West Paces Ferry Road NW
Atlanta, GA 30305

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