List of museums in Atlanta facts for kids
Atlanta is a big city with lots to see and do, and that includes many amazing museums! A museum is a special place where people collect, take care of, and show off interesting objects. These objects can be about art, science, history, or different cultures. It's a great way to learn about the world around us.
This list focuses on museums right in Atlanta and nearby areas like Druid Hills and Hapeville (where the airport is). If you're looking for museums in other parts of Georgia, you can find them in the List of museums in Georgia (U.S. state).
Contents
- Museums to Explore
- APEX Museum
- Atlanta Contemporary Art Center
- Atlanta History Center
- Atlanta Monetary Museum
- The Breman Museum
- Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
- Center for Puppetry Arts
- Children's Museum of Atlanta
- Clark Atlanta University Art Museum
- College Football Hall of Fame
- David J. Sencer CDC Museum
- Delta Flight Museum
- Fernbank Museum of Natural History
- Fernbank Science Center
- Ferst Center for the Arts
- Georgia Capitol Museum
- Georgia Governor's Mansion
- Hammonds House Museum
- Hapeville Depot Museum
- Herndon Home
- High Museum of Art
- Ivan Allen Jr. Braves Museum and Hall of Fame
- Jimmy Carter Library and Museum
- Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park
- Margaret Mitchell House & Museum
- Michael C. Carlos Museum
- Millennium Gate
- Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia
- Museum of Design Atlanta
- National Museum of Decorative Painting
- Omenala Griot Afrocentric Teaching Museum
- Rhodes Hall
- Robert C. Williams Paper Museum
- Spelman College Museum of Fine Art
- Swan House
- Teaching Museum South
- Tullie Smith House
- World of Coca-Cola
- Wren's Nest
- Defunct museums
- See also
- Images for kids
Museums to Explore
APEX Museum
The APEX Museum in the Sweet Auburn neighborhood teaches visitors about the important contributions of African Americans to the United States and the world. It's a great place to learn about history and culture.
Atlanta Contemporary Art Center
Located in West Midtown, the Atlanta Contemporary Art Center showcases modern art from local, national, and international artists. It's a cool place to see new and exciting art pieces. They also have programs for artists and art collectors.
Atlanta History Center
The Atlanta History Center in Buckhead is a huge place to learn all about the history of Atlanta and Georgia. It has exhibits on the American Civil War and even a museum dedicated to the Centennial Olympic Games that were held in Atlanta. It's a fantastic spot to dive into the past!
Atlanta Monetary Museum
Ever wondered about money? The Atlanta Monetary Museum, found in Midtown Atlanta, is run by the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. It teaches you about the history of money, how banking works in America, and what the Federal Reserve does.
The Breman Museum
The Breman Museum in Midtown Atlanta focuses on Jewish history, especially in Georgia, and also has important exhibits about the Holocaust. It's a place for learning about important historical events and cultural heritage.
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
Callanwolde is a community arts center in Druid Hills. It often hosts art shows featuring local artists, so you can see different types of art made right here in Atlanta.
Center for Puppetry Arts
Get ready for some fun at the Center for Puppetry Arts in Midtown Atlanta! This museum has an amazing collection of Puppets from all over the world and from different time periods. You can see how puppets have been used in stories and performances for centuries.
Children's Museum of Atlanta
Located in the Luckie Marietta area, the Children's Museum of Atlanta is a hands-on museum designed for younger kids, but older kids might still find some cool interactive exhibits. It used to be called "Imagine It! The Children's Museum of Atlanta."
Clark Atlanta University Art Museum
This museum, located in the West End, focuses on African American art. It's a great place to see beautiful and meaningful artworks by talented artists.
College Football Hall of Fame
If you love sports, you'll enjoy the College Football Hall of Fame in Luckie Marietta. It celebrates amazing college football players from all across the country and shares their stories and achievements.
David J. Sencer CDC Museum
The David J. Sencer CDC Museum in Druid Hills is operated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It teaches visitors about public health issues and how the CDC works to keep people healthy.
Delta Flight Museum
Get ready for takeoff at the Delta Flight Museum in Hapeville, near the airport! This museum is all about airplanes, aviation, and the history of Delta Air Lines. You can see real aircraft and learn how flying has changed over the years.
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
The Fernbank Museum of Natural History in Druid Hills is a fantastic place to learn about natural history and how our planet developed. They have amazing dinosaur skeletons and exhibits about the natural world.
Fernbank Science Center
Also in Druid Hills, the Fernbank Science Center is a great spot for science lovers. It has a Planetarium where you can explore the stars, a telescope for looking at space, and even a natural forest called Fernbank Forest.
Ferst Center for the Arts
The Ferst Center for the Arts in Midtown Atlanta often features contemporary art and photography exhibits. It's a good place to see modern artistic expressions.
Georgia Capitol Museum
Located in South Downtown, the Georgia Capitol Museum is inside the historic Georgia State Capitol building. It has collections that show the natural and cultural history of Georgia. You can learn about the state's past and its unique features.
Georgia Governor's Mansion
The Georgia Governor's Mansion in Buckhead is the official home of the state's governors. This historic house gives you a peek into what a governor's life was like in the mid-20th century.
Hammonds House Museum
The Hammonds House Museum in the West End focuses on African American fine art and the culture of the African diaspora. It's located in a beautiful historic Queen Anne-style house.
Hapeville Depot Museum
The Hapeville Depot Museum is in a historic train depot from 1890 in Hapeville. It tells the story of the local history of Hapeville.
Herndon Home
The Herndon Home in the West End is the historic house of Alonzo Franklin Herndon. He was born into slavery but worked hard to become Atlanta's first African-American millionaire. His home tells an amazing rags-to-riches story.
High Museum of Art
The High Museum of Art in Midtown Atlanta is one of the most important art museums in the Southeast and one of the most visited art museums in the world! It has a huge collection of American, European, African American, and African art, as well as photography and modern art. They also have exciting traveling exhibits.
Ivan Allen Jr. Braves Museum and Hall of Fame
If you're a baseball fan, check out the Ivan Allen Jr. Braves Museum and Hall of Fame in Summerhill. It's all about the history of the Atlanta Braves and has lots of cool memorabilia from the team.
Jimmy Carter Library and Museum
The Jimmy Carter Library and Museum in Poncey-Highland is a Presidential library dedicated to President Jimmy Carter. It has his official papers and exhibits about his life and presidency.
Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park
Located in the Old Fourth Ward, this historical park covers the American Civil Rights Movement. You can visit the preserved boyhood home of Dr. King, the church where he was a pastor, and his final resting place. It's a very important place to learn about civil rights history.
Margaret Mitchell House & Museum
In Midtown Atlanta, the Margaret Mitchell House & Museum tells the story of Margaret Mitchell, the author of the famous book Gone with the Wind. It also has a museum dedicated to the Gone with the Wind movie. The Atlanta History Center operates this museum.
Michael C. Carlos Museum
The Michael C. Carlos Museum in Druid Hills has the largest collection of ancient art in the Southeast! You can see art from ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, the Near East, and the ancient Americas. They also have African art and European and American works on paper.
Millennium Gate
The Millennium Gate in Atlantic Station is an arch that also serves as a museum. It focuses on Georgia's history, architecture, culture, and the charitable work done in the state.
Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia
The Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia in Buckhead has a large collection of modern works by Georgia artists, including paintings, prints, sculptures, and photographs.
Museum of Design Atlanta
The Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA) in Midtown Atlanta is the only design museum in the Southeast. It's all about studying and celebrating design in many forms, like architecture, products, furniture, and fashion.
National Museum of Decorative Painting
This museum in Midtown Atlanta collects and shows off beautiful examples of decorative painting from around the world and from different time periods. You can see historic and modern decorated items, but you need to make an appointment to visit.
Omenala Griot Afrocentric Teaching Museum
The Omenala Griot Afrocentric Teaching Museum in the West End is an Afrocentric teaching museum. It focuses on teaching about African history and culture.
Rhodes Hall
Rhodes Hall in Midtown Atlanta is a beautiful 1904 mansion built in the Romanesque Revival style. It's a huge house inspired by castles in Germany and is a great example of historic architecture.
Robert C. Williams Paper Museum
The Robert C. Williams Paper Museum in Midtown Atlanta has changing exhibits of paper art and teaches you about the science and technology of papermaking. You can even try making your own paper!
Spelman College Museum of Fine Art
Located in the West End, the Spelman College Museum of Fine Art features art made by and about women of the African diaspora. It's a unique place to see art from a specific perspective.
Swan House
The Swan House in Buckhead is a beautiful historic house from the 1920s and 1930s. It's furnished with items from that time period, giving you a look into life almost a century ago. The Atlanta History Center operates this house.
Teaching Museum South
The Teaching Museum South in Hapeville is open only for school groups. It covers multiple topics for educational visits.
Tullie Smith House
The Tullie Smith House in Buckhead is an 1840 plantation farmhouse. It's operated by the Atlanta History Center and shows what farm life was like in Georgia in the mid-19th century.
World of Coca-Cola
The World of Coca-Cola in Luckie Marietta is a fun museum all about the history of Coca-Cola. You can see lots of memorabilia and learn how this famous drink became so popular around the world.
Wren's Nest
The Wren's Nest in the West End is the late 19th-century home of Joel Chandler Harris, who wrote the famous Tales of Uncle Remus. It's a historic house that tells the story of his life and work.
Defunct museums
- The Atlanta Cyclorama & Civil War Museum closed in 2015. Its famous cyclorama painting, which is a huge circular painting, is now at the Atlanta History Center.
See also
- Historic landmarks in Georgia
- Museums list
- Nature Centers in Georgia
- Registered Historic Places in Georgia
Images for kids
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The Children's Museum of Atlanta.
