Atlanta History Center
12 expert reviews
“The Atlanta History Center chronicles the past of Georgia and the Southeast, as well as the history of Atlanta.”
– Frommer's
"Life in Atlanta and the rest of the South during and after the Civil War are a major focus of this fascinating museum." Full review
"Set on the grounds of Swan House, one of Atlanta's classic historic estates, the Atlanta History Center features permanent and special exhibitions devoted to the history of the city and region." Full review
"Start here to learn Atlanta's history."
2 Stars
"Four excellent permanent exhibits in the Atlanta History Museum bring the city's defining experiences to life." Full review
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Be sure to visit the elegant 1928 Swan House (visit by guided tour only).
"The Atlanta History Center is the hub of preservation in the city and owns the Margaret Mitchell House, Swan House, and the Tullie Smith House in addition to its main facility." Full review
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Be sure to tour the Swan House and have lunch in the Coach House.
"This history museum centers on the Swan House, a 1930s mansion designed by iconic Atlanta architect Philip Trammell Shutze." Full review
"Originally founded in 1926 by a group of Atlantans dedicated to preserving their city's history, The Atlanta History Center now has a 33-acre campus of historic homes and archives." Full review
1.0
"The Atlanta History Center seeks to explore Georgia's past through comprehensive exhibitions, historic homes and miles of gardens and trails. " Full review
"Across 33 acres of stunning Goizueta Gardens and four historic houses, the Atlanta History Center is full of both permanent and rotating exhibits devoted to Atlanta's storied past"
Atlanta Travel Guide
March 2, 2021
"Located in the Buckhead neighborhood, the Atlanta History Center has a mix of indoor and outdoor exhibits, from the 1928 Swan House to a cyclorama depicting the Battle of Atlanta"