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Since you’re interested in Art & Culture and ATL History and BIPOC and Collections & Research and Women's 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.

  • 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

    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, BIPOC

    Smith Farm

    Kid Favorite
    1-2 Hours

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

  • ATL History, BIPOC

    Smith Farm Gardens

    Kid Favorite
    Less than 1 hour

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

  • ATL History

    Swan House

    Kid Favorite
    1-2 Hours

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

  • ATL History

    Swan House Gardens

    Kid Favorite
    1-2 Hours

    Gardens of the Inman estate designed by Phillip Trammell Shutze.

  • BIPOC, Collections & Research

    Veterans Park

    Less than 1 hour

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

  • Collections & Research

    Behind the Scenes: Collections Storage

    Appointment Required
    1-2 Hours

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

  • ATL History

    Fair Play: The Bobby Jones Story

    Less than 1 hour

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

  • 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, Collections & Research

    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.

  • Art & Culture, Collections & Research, Women's History

    Seeking Eden

    Less than 1 hour

    An exhibition highlighting the importance of historic gardens in Georgia.

  • Art & Culture, Collections & Research

    Special Treasures Tour of Cherokee Garden Library

    Appointment Required
    1-2 Hours

    Discover the remarkable gems in the Cherokee Garden Library collection.

  • Art & Culture, ATL History

    The Battle of Atlanta Cyclorama: Curator Tour

    Appointment Required
    1-2 Hours

    Hidden details of The Battle of Atlanta cyclorama painting.

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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