Explore highlights of our vast museum collections.
Located in the Allen Atrium, the Don and Neva Dixon Rountree Visual Vault contains curated displays designed to tell stories and provide selections from the broad collections of the Atlanta History Museum and Kenan Research Center. These presentations contain artifacts and material culture acquired by Atlanta History Center over more than 90 years, including textiles and fashion, decorative arts, photography, and books and other publications.
Chattahoochee River
The current installation features artifacts and archival items related to the history of the Chattahoochee River. Including stories of the region’s Indigenous peoples to current uses and issues, the exhibition highlights materials that illustrate the natural history of the river, its conservation, and our relationship to Atlanta’s water system over generations. The exhibition is funded by The Trust for Public Land and runs through April 17, 2022.
Past Displays
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Mary Hambidge
The Mary Hambidge display included a combination of dresses, flat textiles, photographs, and text panels, showcasing the life and work of this influential Georgia artist.
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Olympic & Paralympic Games
The Olympic & Paralympic display explored the legacy and spirit of the Games through Atlanta History Center’s distinctive Olympics collection, including artifacts from the Atlanta Games, a world-wide selection of Olympic torches, and artifacts and mascots from Paralympic Games around the globe.
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Atlanta History Museum
Visit our new atrium that serves as a hub for all things Atlanta History Center.
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Exhibitions
Explore more than 10 onsite and online exhibitions about the people, cultures, and history that have shaped Atlanta.
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Collections
Our museum collections preserve and tell the stories of all of Atlanta and the region.