Curated group tour experiences, led by Atlanta History Center curators and educators, provide attendees with the opportunity to explore history like never before.
About the Tours
The Atlanta History Center is home to a plethora of exhibitions and gardens. These tours are designed to give a quick overview of these offerings to help quests find what interests them. These tours are also a great option for guests with a limited time who want to pack as much into their visit as possible.
Topics for curated group tour experiences run the gamut, including the history of the Swan House Mansion and exploration of our Goizueta Gardens—the 9 distinct gardens that make up Atlanta History Center’s 33-acre campus.
Curated group tour experiences are led by Atlanta History Center’s educators and curators. No tour is exactly the same as the experience will be influenced and enriched by attendee participation and discussion. Each tour has a capacity limit and tours must be scheduled at least one month in advance. All tour purchases do not include general admission to Atlanta History Center and will require admission tickets be purchased additionally.
Please note that completing this form does not confirm group discounted ticket purchase; a representative will contact you within two business days.
Exhibitions Tour
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Learn about architect Philip Shutze, and dive deep into his collection of Chinese imports featuring many pieces of porcelain and ceramics.
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Learn about the origins of interior design and see the work of one of its founding members—Ruby Ross Wood, decorator of the iconic Swan House mansion.
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Join La’Neice Littleton, Ph.D., historian and Director of Community Collaborations, for an exploration of people, places, and events in Atlanta’s Black history.
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Learn off-the-script facts about railroads and the making of Atlanta.
Historic House Tours
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Discover the unique story of the Smith House and the preservation effort that brought it to the Atlanta History Center.
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Learn more about the stories of those that lived and labored in north Georgia, including the fourteen enslaved persons who labored on the Smith Farm.
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Learn about the house architect Philip Shutze, interior decorator Ruby Ross Wood, the Inman family who owned the home, and the staff who worked in the house including Lizzie McDuffie
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Learn about the tribes of the southeast, the Georgia frontier, and the details of historic preservation at the Wood Cabin.
Group Tour. FAQ.
The Atlanta History Center is home to a plethora of exhibitions and gardens. These tours are designed to give a quick overview of these offerings to help quests find what interests them. These tours are also a great option for guests with a limited time who want to pack as much into their visit as possible.
Tours are included with the price of admission. Each tour meets at a designated location with a sign. No prior reservation is required. All tours are first come first served. For planning your day at the museum, we have staff available in atrium to help answer questions.
At least 10 tickets must be purchased to receive the group discount.
Admission to Atlanta History Center gives you access to all 33-acres of campus. This includes the exhibits, Cyclorama, the 1850s-era Smith Farm property, the 1928 Swan House mansion, and 22 acres of gardens. The museum and grounds are closed on Mondays.
A 50% deposit is required one week prior to the date of your visit. The remaining balance must be paid upon arrival as a single credit card transaction only. The final headcount can be adjusted at the Admissions Desk when your group checks in.
Free parking is conveniently located in the Atlanta History Center parking deck. There is designated bus parking located next to the parking deck.
Manual and electric wheelchairs are available for rental at the Admissions Desk. Wheelchairs are limited in number and available for rental on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations are not accepted.
- Manual wheelchair: Complimentary
- Electric cart: $25 + tax/day
Atlanta History Center makes every effort to ensure our onsite and online experiences are accessible to all. Click here to learn more.
Click here to view Atlanta History Center’s Rules of Civility.
Contact Group Tours at 404.814.4110 or grouptours@atlantahistorycenter.com.
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Atlanta History Center offers multi-disciplinary and interactive virtual and on-site tours for students of all ages that are educational and fun.
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Our 33-acre experience features award-winning exhibitions, historic houses, and gardens.
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Our 33-acre experience features award-winning exhibitions, historic houses, and gardens. If you’re looking for history, knowledge, and adventure, you’ve come to the right place!
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Explore more than 20 onsite and online exhibitions about the people, cultures, and history that have shaped Atlanta.