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 (Saturdays)
Saturday September 5, 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...
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Sunday September 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.
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 (Tuesdays)
Tuesday September 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.
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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]Wil Haygood in conversation with Leroy Chapman
Wednesday September 16, 2026 07:00 PM EDT
Atlanta History Center
Cost: $12 for non-members; $6 for members; Free for insiders
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Atlanta History Center and the Dayton Literary Peace Prize are proud to bring Wil Haygood to Atlanta to discuss his influential book The War Within a War.
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Fall Fest 2026 with 4-H
Saturday September 19, 2026 10:00 AM EDT
Atlanta History Center
Cost: Included with general admission; Check Site
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Celebrate the season with harvests, history, and hands-on fun! Enjoy historic demonstrations, seasonal garden activities, interactive programs from Georgia 4-H Extension, fall-themed games, delicious food, and more. More information to come.
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Aiken Lecture featuring Bobby J. Smith II
Wednesday October 7, 2026 07:00 PM EDT
Atlanta History Center
Cost: $12 for 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.
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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Nathaniel Philbrick in conversation with Patrick Allitt
Tuesday October 13, 2026 07:00 PM EDT
Atlanta History Center
Cost: $12 for non-members
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National Book Award winner and Pulitzer Prize finalist Nathaniel Philbrick discusses The Rush: California Gold, the Civil War, and the Making of the Modern World, his new history of the California Gold Rush and how the migration, violence, politics, and rapid transformation of the West helped shape ...
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Life in the Past Lane: Beginning Genealogy
Saturday October 17, 2026 10:30 AM EDT
Atlanta History Center
Cost: Members only; memberships $80+
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Many people are curious about their ancestors, but don’t know where to start or how to find them. Individuals who are researching their family history also worry about which online sources to trust and how to avoid getting lost on the information superhighway.
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Kerry Kennedy in conversation with Pat Mitchell - Ethel Kennedy: The Extraordinary Life and Bold Legacy
Tuesday October 20, 2026 07:00 PM EDT
Atlanta History Center
Cost: $43.50+
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Kerry Kennedy – Ethel Kennedy: The Extraordinary Life and Bold Legacy All tickets include a signed copy of the book.
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Kerry Kennedy in conversation with Pat Mitchell
Tuesday October 20, 2026 07:00 PM EDT
Atlanta History Center
Cost: $43.50 for non-members; $37.50 for members; $31.50 for insiders
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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Atlanta History Center and A Cappella Books are thrilled to welcome Kerry Kennedy to Atlanta. All tickets include a signed copy of Ethel Kennedy: The Extraordinary Life and Bold Legacy.
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Exhibitions at Atlanta History Center (Fridays)
Friday September 4, 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 September 3, 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 September 2, 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]Stephen Berry in Conversation with Dr. Gordon Jones
Tuesday September 1, 2026 07:00 PM EDT
Atlanta History Center
Cost: $12 for non-members; $6 for members; Free for insiders
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.
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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Greet the Sheep and Goats
Friday August 28, 2026 11:00 AM EDT
Atlanta History Center
Cost: $29 for non-member adults; $25 for non-member youth; free for children 0-3 and members
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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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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Greet the Sheep and Goats
Friday August 21, 2026 11:00 AM EDT
Atlanta History Center
Cost: $29 for non-member adults; $25 for non-member youth; free for children 0-3 and 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.
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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Beauty Walk
Thursday August 13, 2026 11:00 AM EDT
Atlanta History Center
Cost: $29 for non-member adults; $25 for non-member youth; free for children 0-3 and 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.
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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Joycelyn Wilson
Tuesday August 4, 2026 07:00 PM EDT
Atlanta History Center
Cost: $12 for non-members; $6 for members; Free for insiders
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.
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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Greet the Sheep and Goats
Friday July 31, 2026 11:00 AM EDT
Atlanta History Center
Cost: Check Site
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.
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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Greet the Sheep and Goats
Friday July 24, 2026 11:00 AM EDT
Atlanta History Center
Cost: Check Site
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.
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...
[click here for more]
If you're in a band, an artist, run a venue, or keep your organization's calendar, we'd love to have your event on the site. Submit your event here and we'll get you on Atlanta's most comprehensive listing of events.
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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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