Atlanta History Center, Atlanta

Name: Atlanta History Center
Address: 130 W Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, 30305-1380, United States
Telephone: +1 404-814-4000

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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. Atlanta History Center’s campus is 33-acres and features historic gardens and houses located on the grounds, including Swan House, Smith Farm, and Wood Family Cabin. Atlanta History Center’s Midtown Campus includes the Margaret Mitchell House & Museum. The History Center’s research arm, Kenan Research Center, includes 3.5 million resources and a reproduction of historian Franklin Garrett's office. Atlanta History Center holds one of the largest collections of Civil War artifacts in the United States. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1926 (98 years ago)Elevation: 942 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 33°50'31"N, 84°23'10"W

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130 W Paces Ferry Rd NWBuckhead (Peachtree Heights West)Atlanta 30305-1380 United States

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+1 404-814-4000

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Nearby attractions include: Swan House, Georgia Governor's Mansion, Cathedral of Christ the King, Buckhead Theatre.

~690 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
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Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
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Episcopal Cathedral of Saint Philip, Atlanta
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Terminus, Atlanta
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~510 ftS
Museum, History museum
Smith Farm, Atlanta
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Buckhead, Atlanta
11 min walk • Buckhead is the uptown commercial and residential district of the city of Atlanta, Georgia, comprising approximately the northernmost fifth of the city.
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Skyscraper, Spa
Buckhead Grand, Atlanta
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0.4 miNE
Church
Peachtree Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
12 min walk • Peachtree Presbyterian Church is a megachurch located in Atlanta, Georgia. Peachtree averages about 3200 in weekly worship at two venues on both sides of Roswell Road in the Buckhead region of Atlanta, and is one of the largest Presbyterian congregations in the United States of America.
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May Patterson Goodrum House, Atlanta
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Atlanta History Center open?

Atlanta History Center is open:

Monday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Friday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Atlanta History Center?

Nearby attractions include Smith Farm, Atlanta (3 min walk), Swan House, Atlanta (4 min walk), Buckhead Theatre, Atlanta (10 min walk), Buckhead Village, Atlanta (11 min walk).

How to get to Atlanta History Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Atlanta History Center:

Metro

Buckhead • Lines: Red (29 min walk)