Atlanta History Center
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$12 adults; $10 students and seniors (65+); $7 children (4-12); children under 3 and members are free.
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Atlanta History Center
Atlanta History Center
More than just Gone With the Wind
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130 West Paces Ferry Road Atlanta, GA 30305 |
+1 404 814 4000 Fax: +1 404 814 4186 |
Description
This comprehensive museum of Atlanta's past is located a few blocks from the Governor's Mansion in residential Buckhead. Exhibits cover the gamut of the region's history, including special sections on the Civil War, Southern folk crafts, African-American history, and the Civil Rights movement. The museum is surrounded by 33 acres of gardens that feature the historic Swan House, the fully-restored Tullie Smith Farm, a library and archive, and several restaurants. Visitor maps are available in five languages.
Times & Dates
Open Hours: 10a-5:30p M-Sa, noon-5:30p SuNotes: Noon - 5:30 PM on Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day and Veterans' Day.
Visit Time: Half day(4hr)-6hr
Average Wait Time: None
Price: $10-$15
Price Notes: $12 adults; $10 students and seniors (65+); $7 children (4-12); children under 3 and members are free.
Discounts Available:
Payment Types: VISA, MASTERCARD, AMEX, DISCOVER
Exposure
Indoor with climate control.Age Recommendations/Requirements
Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, SeniorAges that would most enjoy this site:
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers
Transportation
Nearest Train or Bus:
75-N, 255 Exit
Best Modes of Transportation:
Automobile/Car
Parking Availability: Yes
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