Curated Experiences
Explore behind the scenes of our museum collections with our Collections Manager.
Museum Collection
Exhibition
After the Games ended, Atlanta History Center was designated as the repository for the collections of the Georgia Amateur Athletic Foundation, the non-profit behind the organizing committee of the 1996 Olympic bid and Games
Frequently Asked Questions about Atlanta History Center’s Cyclorama: The Big Picture exhibition.
Kenan Research Center
Our museum collections preserve and tell the stories of all of Atlanta and the region.
Story
David Drake was born enslaved circa 1801 on a plantation in South Carolina. Some scholars believe that Drake created more than 40,000 pots in his lifetime.
Story
Swan House architect Philip Trammell Shutze was a collector of decorative arts, including silver, ceramics, rugs, paintings, as well as Chinese and English porcelain—including those with personality.