I was fortunate enough to have come here prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. I was in town for the Publix Atlanta Marathon and stopped in here before heading to the airport for my evening flight home. The price of admission was $12 which was paid in the souvenir shop. There was plenty to see which had me here for about 2 hours. If youre in the Atlanta area and you like history, politics, and/or museums, you should definitely plan to come here for a visit!

It is a very interesting museum filled on with lots of trivia about Jimmy Carter and his life during the presidency, as well as pre and post. The collection is great, but I lowered my rating by 1 star because I found the employees to be a lot less friendly than those at other presidential libraries - they treated it like security and a job, as opposed to at other sites where they treat it like an interest and a passion.

This Presidential Library and Museum is a must visit for anyone with the faintest interest in Jimmy Carter, American politics, the USA or anything humanitarian related. Jimmy Carter has had the best post-presidency of any US president and that is certainly on display at this incredible museum.I highly recommend this museum for anyone through Atlanta. Dont miss out on the beautiful gardens out back - they are amazing, particularly in Spring.

Like many others that posted here, I was blown away by how incredible this place was. Sure, Jimmy Carter may not have been a very effective President, but he and his wife are two of the most decent humans to ever live, and especially two of the most charitable and genuine people to have been in the White House. Carter was by far most effective in his post presidency work, which is remarkable. The museum is full of awesome features, even for kids, including a very cool replica of the Oval Office. The gardens are spectacular, just topping off such a well done site. If you’re in Atlanta, you will not regret stopping here for a couple of hours!!

This is my first visit to a presidential library, I spent 2 hours and feel like I could spend longer. Its a very quiet, respectful and peaceful vibe. Its raining so Im enjoying the views of the walkways and paths without actually going outside. Id recommend coming here, its affordable and interesting.

Very much the $12 entry price to see the Presidential story of Jimmy Carter, the son of a Peanut Farmer from Plains Georgia. When Governor, he was instrumental in bringing the Movie Production biz to Georgia. Currently thru the end of 2019 you can see an exhibit on the Georgia movie business. Very much your time to visit.

Jimmy Carter is an amazing man. Peace is his legacy. Worth the visit!

Truly a historical center leaving visitors inspired to go Be the Change in the World. I was a child when President Cater was elected and lived his life through the eyes of my grandmother. Out of the many places to visit on Atlanta, during a short visit, my daughter and me choose this place of recorded legacy. The beauty of faith, diplomacy, family, favor, unity and love for America brought tears of hope to my eyes. The staff were just as beautiful asking what I felt after the tour. Jimmy Carter...Thank you for your service. You did good for America and God bless you and your family.

A truly touching experience for the whole family to enjoy! Jimmy Carter’s legacy is truly preserved in the beautiful grounds of his Presidential Library and Museum. Plus, 16 and under is free! You can’t beat that.

Surprisingly well updated, around 2008. Good Id youre into it. Kids may get bored. They had a gallery for a traveling exhibit on gerogia film industry that was great. Nice park around to walk in

Awesome, 10/10! I love Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter!

Worth visiting, tons of wonderful exhibits, replica oval office of President Jimmy Carter, cost $6 entry for students. Early life and presidential carreer of Jimmy Carter and his wife is exhibited here. Contemporary U.S diplomatic history and federal documents are archived here as part of the attached library. Upon request, librarian gives you an overview of the archive and show it from outside, if you want to access it you have to submit official request.

I love visiting presidential libraries! This one was engaging and was a wealth of information on former president Carter. There was a good blend of facts, quotes and engaging antidotes. Enjoyed my time toking at the temporary Vietnam photography display as well.

I really enjoyed this place and learned so much. I am not a history buff, and knew very little about President Carter before my visit. The museum is very informative. I loved that there are many short videos to watch. Kids can learn without having to read a lot and theres a display for kids in each section to try to engage them. The timeline organization of his life is very clear and detailed. Each section shows the time period, the main topic, and a quote before a series of pictures and displays. Their captions for pictures are very clear too, you dont have to read numbers or location to correspond the captions, each captions come with a small thumbnail of that picture. The garden is absolutely stunning especially during the sunset in the fall.My only compliant is that a lot of the background color on the text displays are in light colors like yellow and orange with white fonts. I dont have any visual problem or disability and found it really hard to read because of the lighting. I had to get really close and adjust the angle to be able to read it. I really hope they would fix that!Theres also a temporary exhibition on health and disease that The Carter Center is helping. It talked about many preventable diseases in the developing countries and what they are doing to help, educate, and control them. It also talked a lot about how the Carters helped eradicate the first human disease ever - guinea worm.

My husband and I visited Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum last Dec., we thought it will be a small museum, but we are so glad it is an excellent and large museum. There is a lot of good information/pictures/TV program about Mr. Jimmy Carter, especially his post-presidential life. We felt very encouraging by him. He is a man who is truly believing in God’s words, and his actions shows that. Definitely worth the trip.

Serene and quiet, the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum sits nestled on a hill eliciting just the right amount of curious visitors. Gift shop prices are quite reasonable. There is a $12 fee to enter the museum, but I spent my time outside enjoying the Japanese garden which is free. My first time visiting a presidential center and quite neat.

Beautiful gardens. Its really easy to walk to as well. The city trails go right to it. The museum was larger than i expected it to be. I thought it would be just a quick breeze-through and we ended up there for over two hours, and thats without really reading everything, just casually passing through. Well worth visiting.

This is great value for the $12 entrance fee! The place is laid out well, going through Carters life from the beginning until now, so you can start out knowing nothing about him and come out feeling like an expert! There were few videos and most of the museum was signs to read, but it was interesting enough to keep our group engaged for 3 whole hours!

The peaceful tranquility and humility of Georgia is captured in the Poncey-Highland area of Atlanta.. and never more is that present than on the grounds of the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum.Just the majestic grounds in and of themselves are worth a trip from anywhere.. and unmatched as far as Im concerned...Having once been a resident of this fine state Im old enough to remember James Earl Carter as one of our more decent and generous presidents. A kind heart and compassion man, whose acts of kindness can only be compared to High Members of Clergy.If not for the hostage crisis one can only wonder how history would have turned... regardless this is a solid and trustworthy Testament to a fine Administration and a truly incredible humanitarian.Not only is the multi-screen rendition of A day in the life of a president a sense reeling ride ..but narrations by Martin Sheen dont hurt either and definitely add to the flavor and context of this incredible Legacy Monument.The recreation of the Oval Office with narration by the president himself is definitely an achievement and worth the ride. Also artifacts from dignitary and defense had to the texture of this structure.Almost HALF of this museum is filled with post presidential achievements and that must be acknowledge. Its like he never left office and forgot to stop caring. This a timeline of challenges as well as commitments two peace. It educates. It entertains.You cannot take away from this individual his long-range depth for caring. Single-handedly the man himself as well as his wife have shed light on mental illness, infectious disease and voter fraud. They truly have done more around the world than any couple in my lifetime. I would compare both of them to the Roosevelts. Come to the museum and find out yourself.

Pleasantly surprised at the museum and beautiful park like setting. I spent over an hour in July in the exhibits. There’s a little introductory movie as well. Also, a cute little gift shop and a restaurant to grab a bite before you leave.

I saw this museum on the list of fun things to do in Atlanta for $10 or less. If you have your student ID, the price is $6/person and it’s worth way more than that. For six bucks, you get to watch a 15 min movie a about Jimmy Carter and access to a library with plenty of exhibits, including a replica of the Oval Office.You also have access to the presidential garden for free. I knew very little about JC coming in but I learned plenty after the day trip. The place is large enough to keep you busy for two hours but not too large that you are exhausted before you see everything. A lot of good food options and nice residential neighborhood in the area for a drive too.

Great experience and very informative. Staff was friendly and helpful. I paid $8 for single adult admission. The grounds are free and open to the public, so anyone could just enjoy the grounds without going to the mission, but I recommend the museum. The grounds are even open after the museum is closed. The library is for research only and not open on the weekends. Its not just full of insight into the lives of President Carter and First Lady Carter, but also a number of antiques bequeathed to them by various world leaders. Enjoy!

Nice museum and not overwhelming with information and displays. You can easily get through this in 2 hours. This is not a Democrats vs. Republican experience. You truly leave with a sense of who Jimmy Carter was and what he accomplished in his four years in office and more importantly, what he did after he left. Worth the visit to see what a servant of the people really looks like.

Not many of these around and we have one in Atlanta. If you want to feel what it is like being in the White House as President, visit this center. You can experience Jimmy Carters Presidency.

Excellent Presidential Library and Museum. Very impressed by how President Carters story is told. Walked away knowing so much more about him. Would encourage everyone to visit to learn more about this great man.

Like many others that posted here, I was blown away by how incredible this place was. Sure, Jimmy Carter may not have been a very effective President, but he and his wife are two of the most decent humans to ever live, and especially two of the most charitable and genuine people to have been in the White House. Carter was by far most effective in his post presidency work, which is remarkable. The museum is full of awesome features, even for kids, including a very cool replica of the Oval Office. The gardens are spectacular, just topping off such a well done site. If you’re in Atlanta, you will not regret stopping here for a couple of hours!!

Wow, what can I say. This was my first visit to a Presidential library and Im a history major and buff. I was a young adult during his presidency and had forgotten a lot. The museum was clean, had many interactive exhibits and not crowded during our visit. Plan to say an hour and a half. Its an easy drive in an automobile with large parking. Im sure there is public transportation available also.

This is great value for the $12 entrance fee! The place is laid out well, going through Carters life from the beginning until now, so you can start out knowing nothing about him and come out feeling like an expert! There were few videos and most of the museum was signs to read, but it was interesting enough to keep our group engaged for 3 whole hours!

When we went here last year to visit we had a great time we spent 3 1/2 hours the staff very helpful we saw and learned a lot. We plane on visiting here when we in Georgia again soon (after the virus is over) I recommend this for all to visit you will like it.

This was a great experience for me and my kids. There are a lot of cool artifacts that help paint a picture of what it was like in the past.

Politics aside, this is a very informative library.

Very interesting museum! There is a discount for military. There is also a place where you can have a lunch.

Educational museum with a Japanese garden in the back. Reasonable price for two-ish hours of exhibits. Close to downtown.

Wonderful few hours checking out the library and beautiful grounds, honoring the achievements of the extraordinary Jimmy and Rosalyn Carter. Interesting films and displays highlight their work. Definitely worth the visit, if you are in the area!

I learned a lot! Never been to a presidential library before, but it was a cool experience. Also cool to see the Nobel Peace Prize.

This place was beautiful and informative. Ticket was $8 per person but for students was $6. Helpful videos, interesting gift collection and some personal stuff for president Jimmy and Rosalyn Carter.

A fascinating museum about a true local, national, and global statesman. Lots of great info on his background and accomplishments. The Georgia Film section is pretty cool as well.

Beautiful landscaping, wonderful area. Went on a Saturday so the farmers market was there. Picked up some fresh fruit on my way out. The lobby is large and spacious. Will be coming back soon to watch Georgia on my Screen!!

Is worth a stop. You’ll learn everything Jimmy Carter did!!! Is fully wheelchair accessible. Don’t forget the Japanese gardens in the back.

Great museum. Great man. A real Christian who lives his faith.

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I mostly loved it but the construction and poor landscape maintenance was off-putting.

Compared to the Reagan Library, it is small and needs some TLC especially the entrance. The fountain was out of service and the water was very muddy and green. Overall, the exhibits were very informative. They had a free entrance for military and veterans under the “Blue Star Program “ but you must show your ID

My first visit to a presidential library and museum. Very nice to find out more about President Carter his wife and family and those that were close to him. It was cool to see some of the documents, notes etc. that he wrote. Campaign materials and all of the things that were going on while he was in office. And it gives you information on what they have been doing since he left office. I found everything very interesting and hope to visit more of these!

Wonderful few hours checking out the library and beautiful grounds, honoring the achievements of the extraordinary Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. Interesting films and displays highlight their work. Definitely worth the visit, if you are in the area!

3 years ago, when I visited this place, I questioned something to the employee. The person was very surprised at me and asked why you want to enter the library? Almost her face was that I am ready to call police man....I re-asked her, that is not the public library? She laughed and answered that is the research institution, not public library. Yes, you can only enter the museum. The library is a research center. However, the museum is really great! You can see the former president history and imitated white house, and very impressive artworks. Also the garden is really wonderful.

The space is amazing. My organization Women Veteran Social Justice Network from Atlanta is hosting its 10th anniversary here because the grounds are so beautiful and the service and support is awesome. Even through the government furlough happened things are moving ahead well. Looking forward to celebrating with friends and family.

Really well done all around! Didn’t expect much, but it was enjoyable and informative for 2 hours+. Highly recommend!

This is the fourth Presidential Library I’ve been to and thought it was very interesting and informative. Underrated President. But he does know Captain America!

Epic , The museum covers the term of jimmy carters presidency which was important part in modern history globally and in USA , I love to visit it again and spend more time there.

I just want to say, before anything, when I visited the museum, the federal government was shutdown. Because of that, the library was closed and the website was not updated. It does get 2 stars because it looked beautiful from the outside and probably is a nice museum. Just a warning. If you are thinking about visiting the museum, make sure the government is not shutdown

Took some time today reacquainting myself with President Carters rise to the Oval Office. This is a wonderful facility nestled in a quiet setting just east of downtown. We caught a ride to the library and were able to easily walk back.

This place is pretty awesome. I am a pretty big fan of Jimmy Carter. This is not only because of what he did during his presidency but what he has done since. The library, museum, and the Carter Center only continue his legacy. The museum is very reasonably priced. It features a very good documentary about President Carter and his wife. I learned a lot of stuff that I did not know about him. The museum has tons of artifacts from his and his wife’s lives. They have truly done a lot for this country and the international community. There was a beautiful exhibit on the faces of Vietnam that definitely put some things into perspective. I loved it, and would definitely like to come back again. The only thing that I would have like more is to meet President Carter since he was going to be there later in the evening for an event.

Jimmy Carter will always be the man.

This is an amazing place where you find all the cultures at a single place.This a huge diversity place.The museum can improve its quality by adding more information on the artists and their work. Garden also very beautiful and clean.

Excellent museum. Learned a lot I didnt know about his career, his administration, and his works.

What a great way to spend a few hours! We only came here because we realized it was a short walk from where we were staying, the Highlands Inn, and wed never been to a Presidential library before.So glad we did! The tickets were very reasonable, the grounds were beautiful and even though one of us was not a huge Carter fan, it was so informative, and so well presented, it gave food for thought about that opinion!The full size replica of the Oval Office was smaller than I had imagined it, but it was still a great thing to see. We didnt really use the gift shop or the restaurant as we had other things on our agenda. All in all a highly recommended place.

Love the Library even though I’m a Republican!!

My husband is an Atlanta native but weve never visited here before (We visited Clintons and G.W.Bushs last year). My favorite presidential library so far is Carters. I learned a lot about him and the temporary exhibit Georgia On My Screen was interesting.

This museum offers a great look into the life and mindset of President Carter. I recommend planning to spend at least two hours here, which will give you time to see all the artifacts, read all the signs, and listen to all the audio materials.

Really enjoyed the library and was a learning experience for all things about President Carter. The replica Oval Office was also pretty cool. Lots of hands on exhibits to learn more. Has a nice gift shop and a theatre also.

Nice little museum, though a little light on information

Exceptional little museum loved visiting. Great little video at the start.

Beautiful museum. A must visit while visiting Atlanta.

This place was a nice surprise! I loved how easy it was to take children. It was not too full or big, but was a great eay to teach our children about our Georgia President.

A wonderful place to spend an afternoon. The library is beautifully staged with memorabilia & photos. A very informational & educational experience from beginning to end. All in all, a lovely tribute to one of our most compassionate presidents.

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I simply walked around the grounds, which were peaceful and beautiful.

Excellent library and excellent experience. This place is really a must for history buffs.

Well thanks to the government shutdown I was not able to visit inside. Why could the government not at least update the website to tell us they are not open during this time. I was very excited to visit my first Presidential library.

#LetsGuide. Ambiance so good to appreciate. The place is just like a library and musel. Here it talks about the life of a great man who did by far the Americans, American President Jimmy Carter. A symbol that deserves all the respect for his work. The environment contains guides that guide you explaining everything and about the local artifacts.It has a bathroom and a place for parking and yet as every place should have is the entrance accessible for disabled people.It is worth checking this imposing monument that holds great stories.

This educational, entertaining self-guided tour taught me much I never knew and helped me remember lots Id forgotten. I urge persons in the Atlanta area to visit.Jimmy Carter has accomplished much over the course of his life. The exhibits here cover his childhood, military experience, state political offices, Presidency, and his humanitarian work around the world since his Presidency. The impressive exhibits indicate why he was awarded the Nobel Peace prize.Exhibits show pictures of him as a child and working on the family peanut farm. Exhibits discuss his campaigns for state office, then the Presidency. Enlightening videos discuss the Presidential campaign and the way it was conducted. And his work with the Carter Center is also covered.I especially enjoyed watching parts of four of Jimmy Carters Sunday School lessons at the small church where he has taught Sunday School for decades. He shared some nice insights. Amazingly?, as I took a few notes and pointed out to another visitor the display where one accessed those Sunday School lessons and was telling the person about them, the electric power went off in that portion of the building. A staff member took us to the lobby, where we waited and looked at displays there for a few minutes until power was restored. I didnt ask what caused the outage. Perhaps it was related to rain storms that were occurring in the area, or maybe it was God in some way?It was nice to see the replica of the Oval Office as it was during the Carter Presidency. A plaque there describes a few personal items that were in the office. And an audiotape plays repeatedly a nice, short narration by Carter about his time in the Oval Office.A video about Presidential Carters negotiations between Egypt and Israel ( the Camp David Accords) to achieve peace was also enjoyable and informative.Displays about the Carter Centers work to reduce diseases, monitor elections, and achieve peace provided much information about the Centers work.A restaurant in the building is open during lunch hours. Many of the seats at the tables in the restaurant offered a beautiful view of part of the magnificent gardens on the grounds of the Jimmy Carter Library & Museum and the Carter Center through the numerous large windows in the restaurant. It made for an awesome atmosphere.The museum includes a gift shop that offers various souvenirs for sale, including copies of some of President Carters books.The staff were all friendly and helped make my visit even more enjoyable.I devoted a total of about seven hours to the museum and could have happily devoted another hour or so. I would like to have devoted a couple of hours to leisurely strolling through the grounds as well. But my time was limited. However, I did enjoy walking part of the grounds when I first arrived (shortly before 9 a.m. opening time for the museum) and admired some of them from the restaurant, as noted above. Plaques on the grounds tell some of the history of the site where the Carter Center was built.The average visitor could probably tour the museum and grounds in half the time I did or less. But there is much to see for those of us especially interested in it.A sign on the door of the museum lists its hours as 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 12 noon to 4:45 p.m. on Sundays. Admission is $8 for adults and $6 for senior citizens (age 60 or over).Overall, I am very impressed with the museum and its grounds, hope to visit again, and encourage persons in the area to devote some time to a visit. The price is very reasonable to tour the museum. And the magnificent grounds with their gardens can be visited free of charge. It would be a great place for a peaceful stroll, I think.Atlantas MARTA has at least one bus route that goes right by the museum grounds.

A wonderful tribute to a great man.

Great setting and atmosphere but a bit hollow. Fitting I suppose.

Excellent library.. Jimmy Carter Presidential library. Adults $12, Seniors $10 seniors, military, students with ID. children $6.00 @miz_pound_cake

Its a little on the small side, but its worth the visit for the price, $8 a ticket. A nice documentary starts you off, and then you can go and enjoy all the artifacts, plus there is a nice garden outside. A modest gift shop, but you can buy branded pencils for $.25 and postcards, so its a good place to pick up small gifts for your friends back home.

Its a nice place, I recommend it everyone!

I just went in to sign president Carters birthday card, but I have been before and enjoyed.

A must visit! The landscaping outside and layout inside is very nice. The observation office life size replica was interesting to see.

The gardens are my favorite, a peaceful spot in the middle of the city.

Wonderful museum and a good place to experience recent history from the perspective of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. Enjoyed every display and would love to return. Lunch available inside for moderate prices.

The Jimmy Carter Library & Museum is well done and you get a good picture about the life and times of Jimmy Carter. It also tells quite a bit about his life after he was president and as many of us know, he has done quite a lot after leaving office. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the Atlanta area.

My Family and I visited The Jimmy Carter Presidental Library & Museum on our 6 day trip to Atlanta. We stayed at the Barclay Hotel downtown so we had to drive about 10 minutes (2.7 miles) to reach the Museum. The admission Adult $8.00, Senior (60+) $6.00, Child (0-16) FREE. The Museum and around the gardens are wheelchair accessible. The parking onsite is FREE. It takes about 2 hours to tour. Cameras are allowed but NO FLASH.

Peanuts man

Lots of History. Allows one to better understand the former President and what he really accomplished for our country, On Saturdays the Farmers Market is one of the best in town.

Very good Presidential Museum. Smaller that many others but good sinopsis of his presidency. Beautiful grounds especially in spring. Worth the visit!

I learned a lot about an underappreciated president.

Love visiting presidential libraries and this is one of the best although as he was a 1 term president there is much focus given to what has been accomplished since his presidency. I easily passed 4 hours in there and came away with a huge amount of respect for Carter as a person.

Well worth the admission

Add to the to do list in Atlanta...Great

Very interesting and worthwhile, especially gave insight into his contribution as President, e.g. His dedication to the release of the hostages in Iran, and his post presidency work for world peace and the health of society. A good man supported by a wonderful wife. I actually met him in the late 1980s.

Staff rude and racial.God bless you.

We were visiting Atlanta and one rainy day we decided to visit here for some thing to do. I thought we would be there a couple hours and then off to find lunch some where.We spent most of the day here and I was completely surprised at the exhibit here. We even had lunch there so we could spend more time seeing the videos and the displays. I learned a lot about what President Carter did during his term and also the work both Jimmy and Rosalyn Carter have done to help others in the world. I walked away very impressed with this museum and the Carters.I have to give this 5 stars and recommend that if you are in Atlanta that you visit this museum. It is not expensive and definitely worth your time.

Great place to spend a few hours learning about President and Mrs. Carter and all they have done! Great visit!

Jimmy Carter is the first President that I fully remember being in office. I have a partial memory of the end of the disgraced Nixons tenure and the brief Administration of Ford. So it was a walk down memory lane to visit Carters Museum. It is a beautiful campus and a calm, tranquil place just to sit outside and enjoy the scenery. Once you enter the building you go through the gift shop to start the tour. You learn the history of Carters life in Georgia and the world in which he came of age. Then you discover that his time in the US Navy as a Submariner made a great impact on his life. His marriage to Roslyn probably kept Carter from making a career of the Navy. His family drew him back to Georgia where the inequality and lack of positive political change pushed him to get into politics to make a difference in the lives of his neighbors and for the citizens of the state. He was a popular Governor who was a genuine outsider to the Beltway politics of Washington. The museum does a great job of putting this history into the context of the time with Carters intentions and then showing the consequences of his actions. You see what the pressing issues of the day were and how Carter ran against Ford to win the Presidency. Carter had many highs in office but the Museum doesnt shy away discussing the difficulties of the Administration including the Iranian Hostage Crisis; the Energy Crisis and the economy. While he left office feeling that there was more to be accomplished he did not fade quietly into the night. The Museum also details his great humanitarian work as an ex-President including Habitat for Humanity, addressing world hunger and health issues, monitoring elections in emerging democracies, etc. I left the Museum with a much great appreciation for the accomplishments of President Carter. The Museum put Carters life in context which is what you need in understanding history. I highly recommend taking a day to visit this Museum when you are in the Atlanta area.

Learned a lot. Great set up.

This is a great learning experience about a very decent family man wbo became President at a very difficult time. The exhibit is very well organized and even enjoyed lunch there.

This library got me hooked on seeing others. There was no holding back about the truth of his presidency, unlike Clintons. Bushs was really good too.

Very nice, somewhat relaxed compared to the formal and grandiose scale of the Reagan library. Amazing man.