Atlanta: History Museum
Places and attractions in the History museum category
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David J. Sencer CDC Museum
The David J. Sencer CDC Museum, located in Atlanta, United States, is a unique institution dedicated to the history and achievements of public health. Established in 1996 as part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the museum serves as an...
Michael C. Carlos Museum
Nestled in the heart of Atlanta, the Michael C. Carlos Museum stands as a bastion of ancient art and culture. Established in 1919 and located on the historic campus of Emory University, this museum is renowned for its extensive collection of artifacts that span the...
Georgia State Capitol
Neo-classical seat of state government The Georgia State Capitol, a beacon of governance and history, stands proudly in the heart of Atlanta, United States. This architectural gem, with its distinctive gold dome gilded with native gold from Dahlonega, is not only the center of political action in the state...
Center for Civil and Human Rights
In the heart of Atlanta, the Center for Civil and Human Rights stands as a poignant testament to the enduring struggle for equality and justice. This museum, which opened its doors in 2014, offers a comprehensive and immersive experience into the civil rights movement...
Jimmy Carter Library and Museum
Memorabilia of the Carter Administration Nestled in the heart of Atlanta, the Jimmy Carter Library and Museum stands as a tribute to the 39th President of the United States, James Earl Carter Jr. This esteemed institution offers a unique glimpse into the life and legacy of President Carter, as well as the...
Margaret Mitchell House
The Margaret Mitchell House stands as a tribute to one of America's most cherished authors and her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, "Gone with the Wind." Located in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia, this historic site is a museum that draws literature enthusiasts and history...
Swan House
Swan House, nestled in the heart of Atlanta, United States, is not just a museum but a portal to the past, offering visitors a glimpse into the opulent lifestyle of the 1920s. Built in 1928 for the Inman family, heirs to a cotton brokerage fortune, the house is a...
Millennium Gate Museum
The Millennium Gate Museum is a triumphal arch and Georgia history museum located in Atlanta, on 17th Street in the Atlantic Station district of Midtown. The monument celebrates peaceful accomplishment.
Fernbank Science Center
The Fernbank Science Center is a museum, classroom, and woodland complex located in Atlanta. It is owned and operated by the DeKalb County School System, which announced in May 2012 it was considering closing the facility to cut its annual budget, then quickly shelved the plan after public outcry.
Center for Puppetry Arts
The Center for Puppetry Arts, located in Atlanta, is the United States' largest organization dedicated to the art form of puppetry. The center focuses on three areas: performance, education and museum. It is one of the few puppet museums in the world. The center is located in Midtown, the city's arts district.
Atlanta History Center
Atlanta History Center is a history museum and research center located in the Buckhead district of Atlanta, Georgia. The Museum was founded in 1926 and currently consists of nine permanent, and several temporary, exhibitions.
Delta Flight Museum
The Delta Flight Museum is an aviation and corporate museum located in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, near the airline's main hub, Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
APEX Museum
The APEX Museum is a museum of history presented from the black perspective. It is located on Auburn Avenue in the Sweet Auburn historic district of Atlanta, Georgia. The Apex Museum was founded in 1978 by Mr. Dan Moore.
Rhodes Hall
Rhodes Memorial Hall, commonly known as Rhodes Hall, is an historic house located in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. It was built as the home of furniture magnate Amos Giles Rhodes, proprietor of Atlanta-based Rhodes Furniture.
Georgia Governor's Mansion
The Governor's Mansion is the official home of the governor of the U.S. state of Georgia. The mansion is located at 391 West Paces Ferry Road NW, in the Tuxedo Park neighborhood of the affluent Buckhead district of Atlanta.
Robert C. Williams Paper Museum
The Robert C. Williams American Museum of Papermaking is a research institution and public museum dedicated to the preservation of the history of paper and paper technology.
William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum
The William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum, colloquially known as The Breman, is a cultural center in Atlanta dedicated to Jewish history, culture and arts with special emphasis on Georgia and the Holocaust.
Herndon Home
The Herndon Home is a historic house museum and National Historic Landmark at 587 University Place NW, in Atlanta, Georgia.
Atlanta Cyclorama & Civil War Museum
The Atlanta Cyclorama and Civil War Museum was a Civil War museum located in Atlanta, Georgia. Its most noted attraction was the Atlanta Cyclorama, a cylindrical panoramic painting of the Battle of Atlanta. As of December 2021, the Cyclorama is located at the Atlanta History Center, while the building is now Zoo Atlanta's Savanna Hall.
Smith Farm
Smith Farm is a small plantation or farm house, built c. 1840 by Robert and Elizabeth Smith. It is Atlanta's oldest surviving farm house. It is a typical kind of plantation house owned by small farmers. The house was located in Dekalb County, Georgia on 800 acres.
The Wren's Nest
Joel Chandler Harris House, also known as The Wren's Nest or Snap Bean Farm, is a Queen Anne style house at 1050 Ralph D. Abernathy Blvd. SW. in Atlanta, Georgia. Built in 1870, it was home to Joel Chandler Harris, editor of the Atlanta Constitution and author of the Uncle Remus Tales, from 1881 until his death in 1908.
May Patterson Goodrum House
The May Patterson Goodrum House is a historic home in the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia completed in 1932. It is also known as the Peacock House. It is an English Regency style mansion designed by Atlanta architect Philip T.
Joel Chandler Harris House
Joel Chandler Harris House, also known as The Wren's Nest or Snap Bean Farm, is a Queen Anne style house at 1050 Ralph D. Abernathy Blvd. SW. in Atlanta, Georgia. Built in 1870, it was home to Joel Chandler Harris, editor of the Atlanta Constitution and author of the Uncle Remus Tales, from 1881 until his death in 1908.