Expansive cultural campus featuring historic homes, exhibitions, gardens, and immersive experiences that chronicle the diverse history of the American South.
General Information
Closed Monday and major holidays
Seniors (65+): $18.00
Students (13+): $18.00
Youth (4–12): $9.00
Children 3 & Under: Free
How to Get There
From downtown Atlanta, take Peachtree Street northbound, turn left onto West Paces Ferry Road, and continue west to reach the destination.
Overview
The Atlanta History Center, founded in 1926, covers 33 acres in Buckhead and combines a history museum with historic homes and gardens. Highlights include the Swan House mansion, the working Smith Family Farm, and the Atlanta Cyclorama, a massive panoramic painting depicting the Civil War Battle of Atlanta. Exhibitions range from civil rights history to Southern folk culture, and the Goizueta Gardens are worth a stroll between galleries.
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