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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, Military History
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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Historic Houses
Smith Farm
Kid Favorite1-2 HoursThe story of Georgia farm life and enslavement at Atlanta’s oldest farmhouse.
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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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Historic Houses
Swan House
Kid Favorite1-2 HoursThe 1928 mansion listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Historic Houses
Swan House Gardens
Kid Favorite1-2 HoursGardens of the Inman estate designed by Phillip Trammell Shutze.
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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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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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Historic Houses
Wood Cabin
Kid Favorite1-2 HoursAn example of a log structure built when North Georgia was the frontier.
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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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Art & Culture, 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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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, Military History
The Battle of Atlanta Cyclorama: Curator Tour
Appointment Required1-2 HoursHidden details of The Battle of Atlanta cyclorama painting.
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