Robert C. Williams Paper Museum, Atlanta

Name: Robert C. Williams Paper Museum
Address: 500 10th St NW, Atlanta, 30318-5714, United States
Telephone: +1 404-894-6663

#113 among attractions in Atlanta

Museum, Art museum, History museum, Specialty museum

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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. Located inside the Paper Tricentennial Building at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, the museum features the largest collection of paper and paper-related artifacts in the world, including watermarks, papers, tools, machines, and manuscripts. Changing exhibits focus on paper art, and a permanent exhibit details the science and technology used in papermaking. ()

Established: 1939 (85 years ago)Coordinates: 33°46'53"N, 84°24'12"W

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500 10th St NWNortheast Atlanta (Georgia Tech)Atlanta 30318-5714 United States

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+1 404-894-6663

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Robert C. Williams Paper Museum open?

Robert C. Williams Paper Museum is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Robert C. Williams Paper Museum?

Nearby attractions include Burger Bowl Field, Atlanta (6 min walk), Hemphill Avenue, Atlanta (7 min walk), Patchwerk Recording Studios, Atlanta (8 min walk), Al-Farooq Masjid of Atlanta, Atlanta (9 min walk).

How to get to Robert C. Williams Paper Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Robert C. Williams Paper Museum:

Metro

Midtown • Lines: Gold, Red (25 min walk)
Arts Center • Lines: Gold, Red (27 min walk)

Bus

Village Smoke • Lines: Blue Route (26 min walk)