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High Museum of Art
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Located in the heart of Atlanta, Ga., the High Museum of Art connects with audiences from across the Southeast and around the world through its distinguished collection, dynamic schedule of special exhibitions and engaging community-focused programs. Housed within facilities designed by Pritzker Prize–winning architects Richard Meier and Renzo Piano, the High features a collection of more than 16,000 works of art, including an extensive anthology of 19th- and 20th-century American fine and decorative arts; major holdings of photography and folk and self-taught work, especially that of artists from the American South; burgeoning collections of modern and contemporary art, including paintings, sculpture, new media and design; a growing collection of African art, with work dating from pre-history through the present; and significant holdings of European paintings and works on paper. The High is dedicated to reflecting the diversity of its communities and offering a variety of exhibitions and educational programs that engage visitors with the world of art, the lives of artists and the creative process.
YP Happy Hour: Pride Trivia Night With MAAP
Wednesday June 12, 2024 06:30 PM EDT
Celebrate Pride early at the High! Join us for a happy hour and trivia night honoring LGBTQIA+ influence in art and pop culture. Enjoy after-hours access to the High’s collection with a self-guided tour to learn more about LGBTQIA+ art at the High.
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High Museum: Oasis
Saturday June 15, 2024 11:00 AM EDT
Discover tranquility and connection at Oasis, a mindfulness-centered experience held on the third Saturday of each month.
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High Museum - Access for All
Wednesday June 19, 2024 10:00 AM EDT
Join us for a day of free admission and drop-in programming for adults of all ages! Whether you like to explore on your own, join a conversation, or create art, there is something for you. Come as you are and stay as long as you like.
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Member Preview: Tyler Mitchell: Idyllic Space
Thursday June 20, 2024 12:00 PM EDT
Experience the triumphant homecoming exhibition of Atlanta native Tyler Mitchell (born 1995), Tyler Mitchell: Idyllic Space. Mitchell ascended to global prominence after photographing Beyoncé for Vogue’s September 2018 issue, the first Black artist to shoot the cover in the magazine’s history.
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Tyler Mitchell: Idyllic Space
Friday June 21, 2024 10:00 AM EDT
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High Museum: Friday Jazz
Friday June 21, 2024 06:00 PM EDT
Don’t miss an evening of live jazz at the High every third Friday.
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Studio Sessions: Lineage through Collage
Wednesday June 26, 2024 01:00 PM EDT
How can we explore our personal family history and lineages through collage? This studio workshop will blend themes found in Tyler Mitchell: Idyllic Space with eclectic materials and sourced images using the expressive medium of collage.
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Member Preview: Patterns In Abstraction: Black Quilts from the High’s Collection
Thursday June 27, 2024 12:00 PM EDT
Since 2018, the High has more than quintupled its holdings of quilts made by Black women. Highlighting this impactful collection, Patterns in Abstraction: Black Quilts from the High’s Collection explores the question, “How can quilts made by African American women change how we view the history of a...
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Conversation Pieces (On-Site)
Tuesday July 2, 2024 12:00 PM EDT
Look closely and see more: one artwork, thirty minutes, new discoveries.
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High Frequency Friday
Friday July 5, 2024 06:00 PM EDT
Set out on a musical journey with the city’s most popular DJs. Explore the museum’s special exhibitions and collections. Grab a drink and meet new friends for an unforgettable night of music and art.
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High Museum: Musing Together
Tuesday June 11, 2024 01:30 PM EDT
Musing Together is a monthly art conversation program designed for individuals with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia and their care partners.
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High Museum of Art - UPS Second Sunday (May)
Sunday June 9, 2024 12:00 PM EDT
On the second Sunday of each month, we offer free admission for all visitors and special family-friendly programming! Enjoy art-making activities, performances, and the High’s collection and special exhibitions.
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High Museum of Art - UPS Second Sunday (June)
Sunday June 9, 2024 12:00 PM EDT
On the second Sunday of each month, we offer free admission for all visitors and special family-friendly programming! Enjoy art-making activities, performances, and the High’s collection and special exhibitions.
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Summer Exhibits at the High Museum (sundays)
Sunday June 9, 2024 12:00 PM EDT
CRITIC’S PICK: Rachel Ruysch (1664 -1750) was a still life painter from the Netherlands who... [click here for more]
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High Museum: UPS Second Sunday
Sunday June 9, 2024 12:00 PM EDT
On the second Sunday of each month, we offer free admission for all visitors and special family-friendly programming! Enjoy art-making activities, performances, and the High’s collection and special exhibitions.
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Monthly Exhibition Tour: Truth Told Slant
Saturday June 8, 2024 11:00 AM EDT
Join us as we explore Truth Told Slant: Contemporary Photography. This exhibition, organized by the High Museum of Art, features work by five photographers with unique approaches to challenging the principles of observing the contemporary world.
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Summer Exhibits at the High Museum (saturdays)
Saturday June 8, 2024 10:00 AM EDT
CRITIC’S PICK: Rachel Ruysch (1664 -1750) was a still life painter from the Netherlands who... [click here for more]
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High Museum: High Frequency Friday
Friday June 7, 2024 06:00 PM EDT
Set out on a musical journey with the city’s most popular DJs. Explore the museum’s special exhibitions and collections. Grab a drink and meet new friends for an unforgettable night of music and art.
[click here for more]
Summer Exhibits at the High Museum (fridays)
Friday June 7, 2024 10:00 AM EDT
CRITIC’S PICK: Rachel Ruysch (1664 -1750) was a still life painter from the Netherlands who... [click here for more]
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Summer Exhibits at the High Museum (thursdays)
Thursday June 6, 2024 10:00 AM EDT
CRITIC’S PICK: Rachel Ruysch (1664 -1750) was a still life painter from the Netherlands who... [click here for more]
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Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM