Atlanta History Center
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(404) 814-4000
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www.atlantahistorycenter.com
Founded in 1926, the center includes the Atlanta History Museum featuring signature and traveling exhibitions, the Smith Family Farm, the 1928 Swan House mansion, research archives/special libraries, and 22 acres of gardens.
Exhibitions at Atlanta History Center (Tuesdays)
Tuesday May 12, 2026 09:00 AM EDT
Atlanta History Center
Cost: Free for Members, $27 Non-Members
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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CRITIC’S PICK:
Tue., Oct. 14 - Mon., Aug. 31, 2026
Our War Too: Women in Service, Atlanta...
[click here for more]Robert D. Bland in conversation with Claire Haley
Tuesday May 12, 2026 07:00 PM EDT
Atlanta History Center
Cost: $12
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Robert D. Bland discusses Requiem for Reconstruction and the Black leaders who preserved Reconstruction's legacy in the Lowcountry.
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Greet the Sheep and Goats
Wednesday May 13, 2026 07:00 PM EDT
Atlanta History Center
Cost: Not-Yet Member
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Head outside the museum and over to the 19th-century Smith Farm to meet our flock of heritage-breed sheep and goats. Brett Bannor, Manager of Animal Collections, will demonstrate how agile they can be, hopping up on a barrel and following instructions in hopes of earning a special peanut treat. Lear...
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Aaron Cline Hanbury
Tuesday May 19, 2026 07:00 PM EDT
Atlanta History Center
Cost: $12
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Aaron Cline Hanbury discusses Wired for Wonder, a book about technology, culture, faith, and what it means to be human in a technological age.
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Juneteenth 2026
Friday June 19, 2026 10:00 AM EDT
Atlanta History Center
Cost: Free
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A free family day celebrating Juneteenth with activities highlighting Atlanta stories of resilience, emancipation, and jubilation.
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Jesse Wegman in conversation with Claire Haley - The Lost Founder
Thursday June 25, 2026 03:00 PM EDT
Atlanta History Center
Cost: $12
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Copies of the book will be available for purchase from A Cappella Books at the venue.
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History on the Rocks: Puttin' on the Ritz
Friday November 13, 2026 07:30 PM EST
Atlanta History Center
Cost: Not-Yet Member. $20.
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Save your spot early and enjoy discounted tickets — just $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers! Same-day price is $25.
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Exhibitions at Atlanta History Center (Sundays)
Sunday May 10, 2026 05:00 AM EDT
Atlanta History Center
Cost: Free for Members, $27 Non-Members
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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CRITIC’S PICK:
Tue., Oct. 14 - Mon., Aug. 31, 2026
Our War Too: Women in Service, Atlanta...
[click here for more]Exhibitions at Atlanta History Center (Saturdays)
Saturday May 9, 2026 05:00 AM EDT
Atlanta History Center
Cost: Free for Members, $27 Non-Members
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
CRITIC’S PICK:
Tue., Oct. 14 - Mon., Aug. 31, 2026
Our War Too: Women in Service, Atlanta...
[click here for more]Exhibitions at Atlanta History Center (Fridays)
Friday May 8, 2026 09:00 AM EDT
Atlanta History Center
Cost: Free for Members, $27 Non-Members
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
CRITIC’S PICK:
Tue., Oct. 14 - Mon., Aug. 31, 2026
Our War Too: Women in Service, Atlanta...
[click here for more]Exhibitions at Atlanta History Center (Thursdays)
Thursday May 7, 2026 09:00 AM EDT
Atlanta History Center
Cost: Free for Members, $27 Non-Members
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
CRITIC’S PICK:
Tue., Oct. 14 - Mon., Aug. 31, 2026
Our War Too: Women in Service, Atlanta...
[click here for more]Exhibitions at Atlanta History Center (Wednesdays)
Wednesday May 6, 2026 09:00 AM EDT
Atlanta History Center
Cost: Free for Members, $27 Non-Members
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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CRITIC’S PICK:
Tue., Oct. 14 - Mon., Aug. 31, 2026
Our War Too: Women in Service, Atlanta...
[click here for more]Beauty Walk
Monday April 20, 2026 07:00 PM EDT
Atlanta History Center
Cost: Not-Yet Member
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Enjoy a seasonally-focused, guided visit to some of the most beautiful spaces in Goizueta Gardens alongside one of our professional horticulturists. No Beauty Walk is the same with new views every tour. Capacity is limited, reserve your spot now!
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Aiken Lecture featuring Jeffrey O. G. Ogbar in conversation with Ernie Suggs
Monday April 20, 2026 07:00 PM EDT
Atlanta History Center
Cost: $12
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Historian Jeffrey O. G. Ogbar discusses Atlanta's influential Black history and the period that helped make the city a center of the Civil Rights Movement.
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Cherokee Garden Library Spring Lecture: Thomas Woltz
Wednesday April 15, 2026 07:00 PM EDT
Atlanta History Center
Cost: $50
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Landscape architect Thomas Woltz discusses his firm's monograph, The Land Is Full, and projects including Georgia Tech's EcoCommons and the Piedmont Park Comprehensive Plan.
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Jeffrey O. G. Ogbar
Thursday March 26, 2026 11:00 AM EDT
Atlanta History Center
Cost: Not-Yet Member.
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Online ticket sales close at 5pm EST on the day of the event. Tickets will be available at the door prior to the event start time.
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Ron Hsu in conversation with Henna Bakshi
Thursday March 26, 2026 11:00 AM EDT
Atlanta History Center
Cost: Not-Yet Members. $12.
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Atlanta Cyclorama at Atlanta History Center
UPDATE: The Battle of Atlanta cyclorama painting was moved to the Atlanta History Center as part of a project announced in 2014. The old Cyclorama building in Grant Park has been remodeled as an event space and became part of the Atlanta Zoo.
At 358 feet long, the Cyclorama claims to be the larges...
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Atlanta History Center Gardens
Founded in 1926, the center includes the Atlanta History Museum featuring signature and traveling exhibitions, the 1845 Tullie Smith Farm, the 1928 Swan House mansion, research archives/special libraries and 33 acres of gardens. $10-$15.
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Margaret Mitchell House
The house where much of Gone with the Wind was written beckons to tourists and native Atlantans alike who want to understand more about the author of the most popular novel of all time. The house also plays an important part in keeping Atlanta's literary scene alive through regular events with local...
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Swan House at Atlanta History Center
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Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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