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Atlanta History Center
130 West Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305
+1 404 814 4000
site: Atlanta History Center
#18 of 407 things to do rated by Real Travelers

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One of America's premiere history museums, the Atlanta History Center exhibits arts and artifacts that are close to the city's own heart. The museum is in the Buckhead district of Atlanta, and is surrounded by 33-acres of beautiful garden. You can find the historic Swan House here, as well as restaurants, a library and archive, and the Tullie Smith Farm. Inside, permanent, temporary, and traveling exhibits enlighten visitors. The Centennial Olympics Museum is not to be missed, nor are the Civil War or Civil Rights exhibits.

Price

Admission $12 adults, $10 seniors and students age 13 or older, $7 children age 4-12, free for under age 3. General admission is all-inclusive

Credit Cards Accepted

visa,mastercard,amex

Directions

MARTA: Take MARTA rail to Lenox station; from there take bus no. 23 to Peachtree St. and W. Paces Ferry Rd., then walk 3 blocks west on the latter

Area

At Slaton Dr

Hours

Mon-Sat 10am-5:30pm; Sun and some holidays noon-5:30pm. Ticket sales stop at 4:30pm

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