Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art, Augusta

Name: Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art
Address: 506 Telfair St, Augusta, 30901-2310, United States
Telephone: +1 706-722-5495

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Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art is located in Augusta, Georgia, in the home of former Augusta Mayor and United States Senator Nicholas Ware. Olivia Herbert founded the Institute in 1937. The original name for the Institute was the Augusta Art Club; it was later renamed in memorial to Olivia Herbert's daughter, Gertrude Herbert Dunn. The two primary missions of the Institute are art education and visual arts exhibition. ()

Built: 1818 (206 years ago)Coordinates: 33°28'11"N, 81°57'40"W

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506 Telfair StOld City (Downtown Augusta)Augusta 30901-2310 United States

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+1 706-722-5495

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Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.8 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
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0.5 miN
Museum
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~1560 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Sport venue
James Brown Arena, Augusta
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0.4 miN
Church
Saint Paul's Church, Augusta
12 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.
~1500 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Architecture
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~1900 ftN
Museum, History museum
Augusta Museum of History, Augusta
10 min walk • 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.
0.5 miNW
Neighbourhood, Victorian architecture
Augusta Cotton Exchange Building, Augusta
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0.4 miNW
Church
First Baptist Church, Augusta
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0.4 miNW
Monuments and statues
Augusta Confederate Monument, Augusta
11 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.
~740 ftN
Monuments and statues
Signers Monument, Augusta
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~460 ftSE
Park, Greek Revival architecture
Old Government House, Augusta
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art open?

Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art is open:

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

Which popular attractions are close to Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art?

Nearby attractions include Brahe House, Augusta (2 min walk), Congregation of B'nai Israel Synagogue, Augusta (2 min walk), Old Government House, Augusta (3 min walk), Old Medical College, Augusta (4 min walk).