Augusta Museum of History, Augusta

Name: Augusta Museum of History
Address: 560 Reynolds St, Augusta, 30901-1430, United States
Telephone: +1 706-722-8454

#12 among attractions in Augusta

Museum, History museum

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The Augusta Museum of History is a history museum located in Augusta, Georgia, U.S. The museum was founded in 1937 to preserve and share the history of Augusta and its surrounding area. On display are numerous artifacts, images, and dioramas that showcase the broad spectrum of the region’s history. The Museum of History is the only Museum in the CSRA accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. ()

Coordinates: 33°28'29"N, 81°57'38"W

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560 Reynolds StOld City (Downtown Augusta)Augusta 30901-1430 United States

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+1 706-722-8454

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Augusta Museum of History – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Morris Museum of Art, Fort Discovery, James Brown Arena, Saint Paul's Church.

0.6 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Morris Museum of Art, Augusta
15 min walk • Nestled on the banks of the Savannah River, the Morris Museum of Art stands as a cultural beacon in Augusta, Georgia. This esteemed institution holds the distinction of being the first museum dedicated to the art and artists of the American South.
~890 ftNW
Museum
Fort Discovery, Augusta
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0.5 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Sport venue
James Brown Arena, Augusta
12 min walk • James Brown Arena is a multi-purpose complex located in Augusta, Georgia. It is managed by Spectra Experiences. It features an 8,000-seat arena, renamed the James Brown Arena, in honor of musician James Brown on August 22, 2006.
~520 ftNW
Church
Saint Paul's Church, Augusta
3 min walk • Saint Paul's Church is a historic Episcopal church in downtown Augusta, Georgia, adjacent to Riverwalk Augusta. A member of the Episcopal Diocese of Georgia, Saint Paul's conducts its worship services using the 1979 Book of Common Prayer.
~1750 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Architecture
Woodrow Wilson Boyhood Home, Augusta
9 min walk • The Woodrow Wilson Boyhood Home is a historic house museum at 419 7th Street in Augusta, Georgia. Built in 1859, it was a childhood home of Woodrow Wilson, the 28th president of the United States and proponent of the League of Nations.
~1410 ftNW
Neighbourhood, Victorian architecture
Augusta Cotton Exchange Building, Augusta
7 min walk • Augusta Cotton Exchange Building is a historic building in Augusta, Georgia. It was designed by Enoch William Brown and built in the mid-1880s during a cotton boom.
0.6 miN
33°29'1"N • 81°57'44"W
The River Golf Club, North Augusta
16 min walk • Outdoor activities, Golf
0.4 miW
Church
First Baptist Church, Augusta
10 min walk • First Baptist Church of Augusta is a Southern Baptist church in Augusta, Georgia. The original location is now a historical site. The current church building is located on Walton Way.
~1180 ftW
Monuments and statues
Augusta Confederate Monument, Augusta
6 min walk • The Augusta Confederate Monument, also known as the Richmond County Confederate Monument, is located in the median of the 700 block of Broad Street in downtown Augusta, Georgia. The monument is seventy-six feet high on a granite base, topped by a shaft of Carrara marble.
~1200 ftS
Monuments and statues
Signers Monument, Augusta
6 min walk • Signers Monument is a granite obelisk located in Augusta, Georgia, on Greene Street. Signers Monument recognizes Georgia's three signatories of the United States Declaration of Independence: George Walton, Lyman Hall, and Button Gwinnett.
0.4 miS
Park, Greek Revival architecture
Old Government House, Augusta
11 min walk • The Old Government House, also known as the Old Richmond County Courthouse, is a historic courthouse located in downtown Augusta, Georgia. It housed the seat of the local government from 1801 to 1821. It is one of the oldest remaining public buildings in the city.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Augusta Museum of History open?

Augusta Museum of History is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Augusta Museum of History?

Nearby attractions include Saint Paul's Church, Augusta (3 min walk), Fort Discovery, Augusta (5 min walk), River Place Condominiums, Augusta (5 min walk), Miller Theater, Augusta (5 min walk).