Discover Atlanta museums rich with art and culture
Atlanta is a mecca of museums and cultural institutions – with world-renowned art, history, political and science exhibits. Explore the city’s numerous cutting-edge contemporary museums and uncover a sense of wonder and discovery.
Ditch all your preconceived notions of cold, stuffy and quiet galleries and let Atlanta shed light and insight on the city’s many cultural attractions.
Located in the historic Buckhead district, the Atlanta History Center is a near-century-old institution dedicated to preserving Atlanta’s history. This 33-acre campus of historic homes and archives offers a carefully curated and preserved glimpse into Atlanta’s past. Housed here are the Atlanta History Museum, the Goizueta Gardens, the historic Swan House and more.
Fernbank Museum of Natural History is an enormous cultural center and one of Atlanta’s most iconic attractions. Experience hands-on and immersive exhibits that deal with science, nature, human culture and prehistoric history. Visit the city’s largest IMAX movie screen, tour the 65-acre-old-growth forest or walk amongst the remains of the world’s largest dinosaurs.
With more than 15,000 original art pieces in its collection, the High Museum of Art (or the High) offers an extensive collection of American and decorative art, European paintings, African American art, modern/contemporary art, photography and more. As one of the biggest museums in the South, the High is a must-visit when in Atlanta. Discover the melding of art and inclusion at this premier cultural institution.
Buckhead
Atlanta History Center
Founded in 1926, the Atlanta History Center is an all-inclusive thirty-three-acre destination featuring the Atlanta…
Midtown
Center For Puppetry Arts
Since 1978, the Center for Puppetry Arts has introduced millions of visitors to the wonder…
Downtown
Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame
Play like a legend at the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame. Immerse yourself in…
Emory | Decatur | Stone…
Fernbank Museum
Experience a world of adventure filled with dinosaurs, live animals, cultural artifacts, hands-on science explorations…
Emory | Decatur | Stone…
Michael C. Carlos Museum
Set in the heart of Emory’s campus, the Michael C. Carlos Museum is a dynamic,…
Midtown
Atlanta Contemporary
Atlanta Contemporary believes in free admission, every day. Located in Atlanta’s historic Westside corridor, Atlanta…
Downtown
Children’s Museum of Atlanta
Children’s Museum of Atlanta is a smart place to play, the only children’s museum in…
Emory | Decatur | Stone…
David J. Sencer CDC Museum
This Smithsonian Affiliate museum features permanent and changing exhibitions that focus on public health topics…
Airport
Delta Flight Museum
The Delta Flight Museum is a 68,000 square-foot facility at the airline’s world headquarters in…
Midtown
Federal Reserve Bank Money Museum
Welcome to the Atlanta Fed’s Visitors Center and Monetary Museum. By exploring an exhibit of…
Downtown
Hammonds House Museum
Black-Owned
Visit Hammonds House Museum and immerse yourself in culture! Founded in 1988, Hammonds House Museum…
Downtown
Herndon Home Museum
National historic landmark, the Herndon Home Museum is the only privately owned African-American house museum…
Midtown
High Museum of Art
From a stately home on Peachtree Street to its current award-winning buildings in a spectacular…
Downtown
King Center, The
Black-Owned
Established in 1968 by Coretta Scott King, The King Center is the official, living memorial…
Midtown
Margaret Mitchell House at Atlanta History Center Midtown
Trace the footsteps of Margaret Mitchell and discover the birthplace of her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel,…
Downtown
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
Update 1/18/19: The Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park will re-open to visitors January…
Midtown
Millennium Gate Museum
The Millennium Gate Museum’s mission is to preserve and interpret Georgia history, art, culture and…
Midtown
Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA)
Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA) is the only museum in the Southeast devoted exclusively to…
Downtown
National Center for Civil and Human Rights
Black-Owned
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights is an engaging cultural attraction that connects…
Buckhead
Sloomoo Institute
Get off your screens and immerse yourself in our mesmerizing world of satisfying joy where…
Perimeter
Southeastern Railway Museum
Since 1970, the Southeastern Railway Museum gives visitors a chance to learn about the history…
Westside
Trap Music Museum
Atlanta’s newest art museum and Escape Room nestled in the heart of West Atlanta. This…
Midtown
William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum
The Breman Museum, a preeminent cultural center in the Southeast, connects people of all backgrounds…
Downtown
World of Coca-Cola
At the World of Coca-Cola, experience the fascinating story of the world's most famous beverage…
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