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Since you’re interested in Art & Culture and ATL History and Gardens and Historic Houses and Military History, we recommend:

  • Art & Culture, ATL History

    Atlanta '96: Shaping an Olympic and Paralympic City

    1-2 Hours

    Discover stories and memories of the Centennial Olympic Games.

  • Gardens

    Cherokee Garden Library

    Appointment Required
    1-2 Hours

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

  • Art & Culture, ATL History, Military History

    Cyclorama: The Big Picture

    Kid Favorite
    1-2 Hours

    Experience the restored Battle of Atlanta cyclorama painting.

  • Art & Culture, ATL History

    Gatheround: Stories of Atlanta

    Kid Favorite
    1-2 Hours

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

  • ATL History

    Kenan Research Center

    Appointment Required
    1-2 Hours

    Extensive primary source holdings for the study for Atlanta.

  • Gardens

    Olguita's Garden

    Less than 1 hour

    An ornamental garden honoring the life of Olga C. de Goizueta.

  • Gardens

    Quarry Garden

    Kid Favorite
    Less than 1 hour

    Georgia’s largest native plant collection in one place— 25 feet down.

  • ATL History, Gardens, Historic Houses

    Smith Farm

    Kid Favorite
    1-2 Hours

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

  • ATL History, Gardens, 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, Gardens, Historic Houses

    Swan House

    Kid Favorite
    1-2 Hours

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

  • ATL History, Gardens, Historic Houses

    Swan House Gardens

    Kid Favorite
    1-2 Hours

    Gardens of the Inman estate designed by Phillip Trammell Shutze.

  • Gardens

    Swan Woods

    Kid Favorite
    1-2 Hours

    10 acres of native forest surrounding the Swan Woods and Wood Cabin.

  • Military History

    Turning Point: The American Civil War

    1-2 Hours

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

  • Gardens, Military History

    Veterans Park

    Less than 1 hour

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

  • Gardens, Historic Houses

    Wood Cabin

    Kid Favorite
    1-2 Hours

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

  • Gardens

    Asian Garden

    Less than 1 hour

    A variety of rare Asian plants thrive in this serene, sheltered garden.

  • Gardens

    Behind the Scenes: Entrance Gardens

    Appointment Required
    1-2 Hours

    Explore our Entrance Gardens featuring over 15,000 perennials.

  • Gardens

    Behind the Scenes: Olguita's Garden

    Appointment Required
    1-2 Hours

    A rich tapestry of flowering and foliage plants in an English garden aesthetic.

  • Gardens

    Entrance Gardens

    Kid Favorite
    Less than 1 hour

    Eight acres of over 15,000 perennials and a 60-foot tree table.

  • ATL History

    Fair Play: The Bobby Jones Story

    Less than 1 hour

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

  • 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

    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.

  • Art & Culture, Historic Houses

    Mandarin Shutze: A Chinese Export Life

    1-2 Hours

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

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

Free onsite parking
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