The history Center has such detailed and rich exhibitions of American history! It’s a beyond expectation experience. A hidden gem, definitely worth a visit if you want to know more about southern culture. Swan house is a beautiful and good photo spot too.

My family and I really enjoyed the Atlanta History Museum. There were some really neat exhibits and some really amazing stories and artifacts! I loved the fact that they have the Swan House and Smith Family Farm as a part of the museum. I did feel like there could have been more in certain areas and that they could have delved deeper into much of the history of Atlanta. I wasn’t able to see the 360*? Part of the museum but will definitely go back to experience that! If you love Museum or don’t have a lot of experience with them this is a really good place to start!

Had a fantastic experience here. Great way to spend the day! Plenty of historic sites, exhibits, gardens and more. Would recommend to anyone visiting out of state as well as the locals taking advantage of this beautiful center!

We thoroughly enjoyed all of the exhibits we went to. The Texas locomotive was restored perfectly and the information about it and The Great Chase was great. They even had a engineer in the cab telling about it and answering questions.The cyclorama depicting the Battle of Atlanta was restored wonderfully. My only complaint is that the presentation was almost totally about the history of the painting. It was good, but I miss the history lesson of the Battle of Atlanta that I heard as a boy when it was at Grant Park. I wish they had options for two different presentations; history of the painting, and history of the Battle.The Civil Was exhibit was the best Ive seen. There was so much information. Be sure to get the free headsets so you can listen to extra information.The Swan House is so interesting to go through. Be sure to find a docent and ask questions; you will learn so much more.The Tully Smith House and other buildings were also well done. Note also that all of the items in this house are touch friendly.We didnt have time to see the other exhibits, so we need to go back. The Margaret Mitchell House is also included in the price of admission and you have 9 days to go see it.Again, everything in this museum is so well done, interesting, and educational.

I have had an annual membership to the Atlanta History Center for two years now and it is well worth the totally tax deductible $85. This place never gets old for me. I enjoy revisiting the regular exhibits and seeing whats new. My favorite parts are the Farm and the Swan House. The volunteers go out of there way to interact and educate you. In fact, I learned that the farm donated over 1000 lbs of fresh produce to a food pantry during the pandemic. Im pleased to support such a place and cant wait until the actors in the Swan House are safely able to return. They are a bonus treat, for sure!

It is a true hidden gem in Atlanta. Everybody was awesome. I loved the new cyclorama. It is beautifully done. The exhibits inside the main building are very well thought out and put together. The Swan House is stunning. The gardens are beautiful It is well worth a visit. Well done Atlanta History Center.

Exhibits are amazing, I dont know how anyone can say that this place is not great! They offer so much in a informational setting!

Wonderful place to explore and learn about Atlantas history.

There were some really cool exhibits, my favorite being about handmade crafts in Atlanta/Georgia. Emory’s Laney Graduate School hosted its annual gala there and the setting was good. There were lots of places to take pictures.

Great place!! We enjoyed our walk a lot. The place is quite spacious, plan at least 2 hours for your visit. Parking is provided for free

Fantastic center! I will definitely be back.

Friendly staff, some great exhibits and great price.

Friendly staff, some great exhibits and great price.

Really enjoyed the chance to learn more about Atlanta and how it has been shaped over time (positively and negatively). There is quiet the wide array of exhibits to engage into. The cyclorama was a first. It was more interesting and impressive than I anticipated.

Great food,wonderful service,good price.

The Atlanta History Center is an excellent place to visit. There are several galleries exhibiting the history of Atlanta and its people. They showcase everything right from handicrafts to military arms from the American civil war. Behind the museum consists of the historic houses. My favourite was the Swan house. There are exhibits of how people lived in those times.

Well worth the drive from anywhere!!! Cyclorama is absolutely stunning along with the history of the battle. History center has many galleries including folk art and bar-b-que as will as a steam engine. Be sure to go to the quarry gardens, historic farm and especially the swan house. You can spend 4-6 hours here easily. Have some of there famous soup and sandwiches. Good parking.

This place has some amazing facts... check it out

My family and I really enjoyed the Atlanta History Museum. There were some really neat exhibits and some really amazing stories and artifacts! I loved the fact that they have the Swan House and Smith Family Farm as a part of the museum. I did feel like there could have been more in certain areas and that they could have delved deeper into much of the history of Atlanta. I wasn’t able to see the 360*? Part of the museum but will definitely go back to experience that! If you love Museum or don’t have a lot of experience with them this is a really good place to start!

Its a great place to learn history.

Beautiful grounds. History.and a wonderland all together!!

This was a very interesting place to visit! The exhibits were put together very nicely and full of information. The building itself was beautiful and well kept. The grounds were breath taking and so worth sweating your buns off to see. The Swan House was my favorite stop, so picturesque and made you feel like you took a step back in time. My friends favorite part was the farmstead. She enjoyed the actors portraying the family and the animals made it seem so realistic. Overall, such a fun place to stop and visit. Worth every penny. My only disappointment, as a tourist, was the small gift shop.

A great experience. Love the gardens and the cyclorama of first class

Greetings! Shaping Traditions is one of the many excellent exhibitions currently on display at the Atlanta History Center. The Center always takes care to provide in-depth information and artifacts with exhibitions. There’s a coffee shop and a fantastic restaurant on site. The staff is courteous and extraordinarily helpful. The History Center also provides a number of great lectures and book talks throughout the year.

We went to this Atlanta History Center on a school trip with my grandkids. Guides are helpful and keep the kids on track. Good learning opportunity.

We enjoyed our time at the center has an amazing display of over 5000 artifacts from the Civil War representing both the Union and Confederate sides also has the Texas steam train that was involved in chasing down the General and the Cyclorama is an amazing artifact with a story of its own also depicting the Union winning the battle of Atlanta

The Atlanta History Center comprises a decent sized museum building, a log cabin, a farm, and the Swan House on site. It also includes the Margaret Mitchell house out in Midtown. The museum exhibits are really well curated and unlike other period homes you are encouraged to interact with many of the historical objects in the outbuildings. There are also volunteers on the main property dressed and acting in period accurate way. A pretty nice little historical site.

Amazingly beautiful house. I wish I could live there! Great museum

Nice place . Wedding reception of my Nephews wedding was held here. It was grand

I enjoyed my first experience at the Atlanta History Center. This is a great place to see the history in plain view. My kids enjoyed themselves as well but my most enjoyable moment was the play about John Lewiss speech.

Nice place to visit in Atlanta.

Actual location is veteran park .The address on google map will take you to a different location if you use GPS, even further than swan house. You can park on the side of road and walk back to find actual location. I used student ID so my admission cost $18 which includes indoor exhibit, farm outside and margaret mitchell house for 9 days. Exhibits include old atlanta history since foundation, melting pot of cultures in atlanta and some new exhibition every month like American BBQ tradition, Mexican heritage. The farm outside includes sheep, chicken coop , old smokehouse. The garden includes a trail connected to swan house.

Very disappointing...Took friends from out of town to the new location as we have always had great feedback from visitors that we have taken to the old location. We were so looking forward to this and couldn’t have been more let down, no theater or narration, the story of the battle is gone and so is the ability to sit and be told a story. It’s like the museum purposely decided to take the heart out of the attraction. Embarrassed to have had guests pay $21.50 each to listen to a guy with a laser flashlight point out random images on the canvas. Won’t go back...they really ruined it.

There are some outstanding exhibits at AHC. I highly recommend it.

A must see. Such a wealth of history in one place.

A fantastic place, if you are interested in Atlantas history! The exhibitions are very informative, and I am sure visitors of all ages will Love them.We went there last Sunday and we enjoyed every Minute of it. The Gatheraround exhibition is the perfect overview of Atlanta, the Civil War part ist highly informative and the BBQ Nation exhibition was a real blast.We are already looking forward to bring our friends there!

Brought my three-yr-old and it was a bit over his head. However, he loved the Muppets exhibit.

The Atlanta History Center is a great pick for your event no matter which location you choose on the property. One of our favorites is the stairs leading to the Swan house, which create a heart-meltingly beautiful backdrop for your most special day. The Grand Overlook is perfect for large events and gatherings, with gorgeous chandeliers and a spacious ballroom will cause that your guests to feel engulfed by elegance. No matter how many events we work on this property, we are always happy to come back again and again.

Relaxing and fun place.The history center is great to come and spend a leisure Sunday.Things to do, food to eat, and tons and amazing things to see.There is admission to the museum.But I think it is worth it.

This museum is one of the best historical recreations with live human volunteers that pose as characters of the 1867 year. Meet the architect of the mansion and try a real ford T

The AHC is so awesome every time I go. Their efforts to preserve pieces of our collective past are stellar and staggering. It was really great The Cyclorama in better shape than ever and the restoration of the TEXAS locomotive was truly moving. Im so grateful that I got to share it with my son.

A fantatic museum. The Turning Point Civil War museum is one of the finest that I have been to. There are numerous ways (i.e., self-guided, audio, etc.) to enjoy it. There are many other fine exhibits as well as traveling exhibits. The Swan House is a must see. A 1920s era mansion. The Smith Farm is also always an enoyable experience. They plan to open additional areas with the Texas locomotive (of the Great Locomotive Chase fame) and the Cyclorama. I was able to tour these today in a behind the scenes fashion and they will be exquisite additions. My family and I have been members for multiple years. They have numerous great events a year and the staff is always friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. We worth the time to visit.

Amazing museum, we wasted our time at World of Coca Cola before we were recommend this museum. Interesting exhibits on the Civil War, Bobby Jones and one on BBQ and its rich history. Even the Cafe was great. Uber trip also takes you pass the beautiful homes of Buckhead.

The Cyclorama was the highlight of our visit. It is beautifully restores and has quite a history of its own. There are many exhibits that have nothing to do with the Civil War, and because of the broad range, there is something for everyone. We also toured the Swan House, which was an unescorted walk-through. They have a small brochure, but it would have been helpful if they had information in each room. Without an escort, it is just an old beautiful house, a tour guide would be able to bring the house and the people who lived there to life. Be sure to make time for lunch at the Swan House Restaurant. It was very good food in a traditional southern tearoom style. We continued on the Margaret Mitchell house, which we enjoyed, and our tour guide Jonathan was very enthusiastic about Margaret Mitchell and Gone With the Wind. He did bring the Mitchell house to life. We would recommend visiting all places while in Atlanta.

I had A WONDERFUL time. The ushers and volunteers were friendly and helpful. The entire place was clean, open, informative and appealing. Bringing more people along next time!

Atlanta History Center is your go-to place if you want to know a lot about history of Atlanta. There are lots of cafeteria and food stalls around the area. I will visit this again.

Excellent history museum, Ill come back with my friends and family

Great place with a lot of thing to do- I had fun visiting the exhibitor- Nuevo-lution and Gatheround stories of Atlanta

Atlanta History Center is a must see. The exhibits are outstanding and present a wonderful history of Georgia and Atlanta. Well designed and laid out. The Cyclorama is a must see.The gardens and grounds are well maintained beautifully laid out. Expect 3-4 hours in order to get a full experience.

Wonderful location for concert events. Enjoy them very much.

Weve visited this fantastic museum of Atlanta, Georgia, and Southern history many times over the decades and were even members when we last lived in the area over a decade ago. When we heard that the cyclorama was being moved here from its previous home in Grant Park, we looked forward to seeing it in its new home. It actually took several years for this move to be realized as the painting was in serious need of restoration and to display it properly an entire new wing had to be added to the museum. It finally opened earlier this year and as we were already planning to come to Atlanta for a visit this spring, decided now would be a great time to check it out.

The place is very good however the parking attendants are a bunch of idiots who are extremely rude & Unprofessionally !There is a circle for the entrance that is a drop off & pickup area NOT a parking area for the restaurant ! This is how they work over here.Had a charter bus & 2 mini buses - was told by Andrew Chambliss ( parking security/attendant) the cars are only gonna be 20 mins - here it is 30 mins to 45 mins later and pouring down rain my group comes.Now they are being inconvenienced because of these parking attendants, some in the group are disabled .It is not fair that these folks can make up any rule they want and have seniors get soak and wet & have too walk when there is a front entrance !

This place is excellent and I bet it worth your each penny. You will see hundreds of old items and the theatre will give you a real experience of the old war ️.

This aquarium packs it all in to a small space that feels huge. Came here while on our first trip to Atlanta, it happened to be a rainy day so it worked out great! The whale shark exhibit is exquisite. You really feel like you are In there with all the fish. The dolphin show was fantastic. You definitly dont want to sit anywhere below row 7 or you may get soaked, the blasted with air conditioning. It would be nice if there were an outdoor section.

I went with my daughter on her school field trip. The tour guides were great and kept the kids entertained. Wish we could have saw more.

Nice plantation house and tour guides telling me the difference between a farm and plantation. It’s a farm cause the owner didn’t want additional taxes back then.... interesting.

I was blown away by the sheer amount of activities to do here. The Swan House, nature trails, 7 exhibits, Olympic Museum, Cyclorama, Tullie Plantation, Cabin and play houses dotted across the property. Definitely plan at least 3-4 hours to be able to experience all that is offered here.

Went here with my parents, my mom is epileptic and everyone was amazing about accomodating us in the cyclorma, especially Jess at the front desk who took a good bit of time to walk us thru the options. Rest of the museum was awesome, especially the folk art, but I especially wanted to call out the staff for making our day happy and seizure free!

We loved the tour we took. Very informative and the grounds were amazingly manicured.

Great place

We stayed to the grounds looking for the tiny house and loved the outdoor set up

Great for a relaxing weekend activity

Enjoyed both the indoor and outdoor exhibits. Be sure to go to the basement of swan house. Expect to spend 3-4 hours.

I never expected so much from the Atlanta History Center. The grounds are beautiful, and the staff is so helpful. Thanks Cody for all he did at the front desk to explain the Center.

If you love the Hunger Games and historical houses, this place is for you! I was in awe! Love the Rolls Royce in front of the mansion! When I went, I got a private tour which blew my mind!

Terrific exhibits

SENSATIONAL PLACE ! My wife and I did the museum tour while on a short visit to Atlanta recently. Everything we saw was very interesting. The Swan House and Smith Family Farm were amazing. Just 12 bucks a head and worth every cent !

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Ive been visiting the Atlanta History Center since I was a child and have reviewed it positively before, but its steady decline over the past decade has necessitated a revision of that review (and my decision to not renew my membership for a 10th year).While the Atlanta History Center remains a premier repository for Atlanta history, that history is no longer presented in a way which I feel is helpful or educational for visitors.Most of the exhibits are presented inconclusively and without substance; a smattering of random items with terse identifying placards. Where fuller contextualization is given, it is usually hopelessly pedantic and reductive. Interpreters and docents know bland, memorized scripts, but little else, unless one is lucky and able to find some of the few employees who seem to have a genuine love of history.One the whole, one feels as though the History Center has embraced a new business model centered around convenience and flash - a few objects artfully arranged with some moralizing sermons for effect. The Center now seems only concerned with two things: providing a venue for weddings and being able to sell itself as a public good where school children can be presented with a superficial introduction to history.A few of the permanent exhibits are an exception to this rule, and there is some value in being able to tour the impressive historic buildings on the campus, but they do not outweigh the cost of admission.Instead of visiting the Atlanta History Center, I would encourage history-oriented tourists to instead tour the local county history centers, the statuary, portraits, and museum at the Georgia State Capitol, and Historic Oakland Cemetery. They have just as much history, and in far more pleasant settings.

The museum itself is fine, but nothing special. The room on the Native Peoples was quite sparse with only about a dozen artifacts. The fantastic part of this place is the buildings in the back. The Smith Family Farm and Gardens has the farmhouse, live animals, kitchen building, wood shop, blacksmith shop, slave quarters. The Swan House is massive and fun to tour. There is suppose to be a Wood Family Cabin, but we have never found it and there are no signs telling you how to get there.

Beautiful place!!

Diamond And Silk

Great place for the family. The place is huge with lots to see. Highly recommended.

Theres seven exhibits in the main museum that focus primarily on different aspects of Georgia History. Theres also three historic houses on the property as well: The Swan House, The Smith Family Farm and Wood Family Cabin. In addition theres also 22-acres of gardens outside as well. All of this is included in the general admission for $21.50 for adults and $18 for students/seniors, and $9 for kids 12-4. Tickets after 3:45 are half priced but you will not be able to see the historic houses as those close at 4 everyday.

Nice place to learn about Atlanta and its history. Many parts of the Atlanta story are covered, though none really in depth. The Smith Farm and the Swan House are probably the best parts of the museum.

We got here late and only paid half price since the homes were closed. But we had access to the main museum and it was nice. The gift shop has a lot of books. And we did not eat at the cafe but walked through it was a nice home setting.

Had a great time with my family here! My husband especially loved it, but its not for everyone.

What a great education about Atlanta visitors gain here. So well done, they dont sugarcoat things. I really enjoyed the way this museum was put together. So thoughtful. Wonderful experience.

Great place for the family. The place is huge with lots to see. Highly recommended.

A place to learn more about Atlantas history. Should be visited if one has the chance

Quite nice.

Had a totally magical day here with the family. We spent the entire day and only experienced perhaps 70% of it - there is a LOT to do and see. The quality was excellent - we learned so much about the civil war and also the Atlanta area. Parking was free and we ended up eating a very yummy lunch at the cafe inside the building. Worth every penny - this was definitely a highlight of our recent Atlanta trip.

This place is the bees knees! My first visits were for free lectures (with food!), which were informative, relaxed, and diverse. Next, I went for public gardens day, and the grounds are ahhh-mazing! They are well-kept, and the staff was very fun and shared fun facts. There are a variety of buildings and gardens from a reconstructed slave cabin to a barn where the goats do tricks to the gorgeous Swan House. The exhibits indoors were fun and interactive, while the food is well-sourced and very yummy. I take most of my out-of-town guests there if theyre into history!

Excellent history museum, rarity in the US.

The admission fee is well worth it. If you are with someone else, do consider the membership option which makes sense.Schedule a time for the Cyclorama session. This massive painting was moved from Grant Park not too long ago. (Someone needs to inform Georgia DOT since the large sign on interstate 20 still says it’s in Grant Park!) It’s a sight to see and comes with a staff presentation. Including an explanation of how the hell Ret Butler wiggled his way into it.Leave time to walk the grounds if it’s not too hot.The exhibits are on point, but you may find yourself enchanted by the book store.There is a Souper Jenny Cafe which serves awesome soup. Brash coffee is also on there to give you a second wind.

Great Civil War exhibit. Check out the steam engine!

Great

The museum itself was nice and the Cyclorama is an amazing piece of art. I saw it 54 years ago at Grants Park I liked that presentation more than the new way. There was a snippy young man at the information booth who informed us dogs are not allowed but I had called ahead and cleared it, service dogs are ok. This young man continued to glare at us, it was unnerving. When we got upstairs security came over and said David had to remove his MAGA hat or leave! He did neither but the incident spoiled the experience. A museum about a war fought for freedom yet they wanted to dictate over a hat. Disgusting, we wont be going back.

A superb interactive informative museum-the sections for Atlanta and the Civil War are simply awesome! Well thought of exhibits engage and immerse you - a few hours felt like few minutes! Unfortunately, the houses werent open today, but we had a tremendous time at the Center. The cafe is also great. Definitely, a must do for visitors to Atlanta!!

Went there for third day of opening of Fully restored cyclorama. That was amazing in itself. However the History museum is a learning experience and is well worth the time. The restaurant/ soup etc is very good. Staff well informed and helpful. Explore every part. Youll need a good two-three hours to really experience it. Note Be sure to watch the brief film just outside the cyclorama exhibit that shows how they reinstalled and moved the giant painting and other pieces of the cyclorama to the new location.

Nice place with a variety of exhibits. I enjoyed the Civil war section.

The restored cyclorama diorama is a must see for history buffs.

FANTASTIC ! We did the tour here a few days ago while on a short visit to Atlanta. Of course we had to get coffees and some lunch before we started our self guided tour at 3.30pm. Lunch here was great by the way ! My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed everything we saw. First we followed the path out the back to the Swan House and then the Smith Family Farm because those events close at 4pm. Then it was back to inside the museum itself where we had til 5.30pm to see what we wanted. The huge Civil War display was incredible and so were the historical items on show from Atlanta in the 50s, 60s and so on. Thanks to Sierra and Alexis at the help desk. This place is a must to visit !

You can easily spend an entire afternoon here. There is a lot to learn about the history of Atlanta. I especially like the exhibit on Atlanta and the Olympics. Do not pass up an opportunity to get a tour of the Swan House. It is fantastic! I had the opportunity to go to a Great Gatsby party at the Swan House and it was so much fun!Tip: part of the Bank of America free museums on the first weekend of the month. Check out the Atlanta History Centers Party with the Past events for free tours of historical places all around Atlanta!

Extraordinary collection of artifacts with well- displayed exhibits accompanied by interesting and enlightening text summaries. The Civil War gallery was a fabulous and unique perspective. The culture and history of Atlanta area was most informative. A not to be missed museum for history lovers.

Enjoyable and interesting. Extensive campus including the Swan House (featured in Hunger Games and a great wedding venue)

Great place to take the kids on a rainy day. Easy to get in and out. Good parking

The Atlanta History Museum is a wonderful place to visit and get a small glimpse into the development and experiences of some events and people of Atlanta. This location is in the Buckhead Community. They open promptly at 10 AM. This location offers a barista and a cafe for coffee and snacks/lite lunch. There is also a gift shop that offers items to purchase from some local retailers. Come and learn something about a thriving city. Welcome To Atlanta.

I had a good time with a Jerry

A very interesting museum covering various aspects of Atlanta history. Their civil war exhibit is extensive but they also cover lots of other topics.