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EXPLORE ATLANTA | | | | | | | 135 Auburn Ave
Atlanta,
GA
30303
404-523-2739 | | | | | Description: SWEET AUBURN. APEX stands for the African-American Panoramic Experience. As you walk through this exhibit, you'll be inundated with images depicting African-American lives from the days of slavery through the Civil War, continuing to the present day. This unique museum combines historic and artistic displays to create a fascinating and informative experience. MARTA: King Memorial
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| Atlanta Contemporary Art Center535 Means St
Atlanta,
GA
30318
404-688-1970 | | | | | Description: MIDTOWN. Known to locals as "The Contemporary," this internationally renowned facility is the culmination of decades of effort to bring the most groundbreaking local, regional and national art to the Atlanta community. Six different shows are offered each year, with some of the works available for sale. In addition to showcasing intriguing, experimental works from contemporary artists in a variety of media, this non-profit establishment has a very strong educational emphasis, offering classes, events and outreach programs designed to bring art into the lives of as many people as possible.
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| Atlanta Cyclorama and Civil War Museum800-C Cherokee Ave SE
Atlanta,
GA
30315
404-658-7625 | | | | | Description: GRANT PARK. Visitors to the Atlanta Cyclorama are transported to July of 1864 and the Battle of Atlanta. Seated on a revolving platform, viewers almost become part of the battle as sound and lighting effects, along with narration, bring the scene to life. The painting is 42 feet high and covers the walls of a circular room over 110 feet in diameter. The Civil War exhibits in the museum include the historic locomotive "Texas." Gift shop on site.
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| 103 W Paces Ferry Rd NW
Atlanta,
GA
30305
404-814-4000 | | | | | Description: BUCKHEAD. This center, located on 33 acres wooded and landscaped grounds, offers many opportunities to learn about Georgia's unique history, both indoors and out. On the property is the 1928 Swan House, one of Atlanta's most ellegant landmarks, and the Tullie Smith Farm, which survived Sherman's march through the city in 1864. Leave time to explore the museum, which chronicals the development of the area since pioneer times.
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| 1404 Spring St
Atlanta,
GA
30309
404-873-3391 | | | | | Description: MIDTOWN. Puppetry is its own art form, combining art and drama to educate and entertain. This museum the largest of its kind in the world takes visitors on a tour of the development of puppetry around the world. See all kinds of puppets, from Indonesian shadow figures to the ever-popular Muppets characters. Displays also show how puppets are made, and performances are held regularly. The gift shop is a fun place to pick up a unique gift.
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| Fernbank Museum of Natural History767 Clifton Rd NE
Atlanta,
GA
30307-1274
404-929-6300 | | | | | Description: DRUID HILLS. This fun, educational museum helps all ages learn more about earth and the universe. Learn about Georgia's past via a 16-gallery "walk through time," see the largest dinosaur ever discovered, or expose yourself to cultural traditions from all over the world. The shows in the popular IMAX® theatre cover a range of scientific topics. Special events for children and adults are held throughout the year.
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| High Museum Folk Art & Photography Gallery30 John Wesley Dobbs Ave
Atlanta,
GA
30303
404-577-6940 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. The High Museum's downtown branch is dedicated to folk art and photography. Located in the Georgia-Pacific Building, visitors are greeted with three floors of attractive, well-planned exhibition space. Modern, winding ramps take you from one floor to the next, meandering past a total of 5,000 square feet of exhibition space. The gift shop is an excellent place to pick up postcards or books on folk art and photography. MARTA: Peachtree Center
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| 1280 Peachtree St NE
Atlanta,
GA
30309
404-733-4444 | | | | | Description: MIDTOWN. This popular museum, in its striking contemporary building, features four floors of European and American paintings, decorative items, photography, graphics, and African art. The permanent collection showcases works by renowned artists such as Claude Monet, Andy Warhol, and Georgia O'Keeffe. Touring exhibits are also popular and highlight artists like Norman Rockwell, Edgar Degas, and Andrew Wyeth. NB Friday Jazz is the third Friday of every month, 5pm-10pm. MARTA: Arts Center Station
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| Imagine It! The Children's Museum of Atlanta275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr NW
Atlanta,
GA
30313
404-659-5437 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. Learning and good times intertwine at this hands-on museum, where kids (eight and under) are encouraged to play in the sand, splash in the river, operate the mesmerizing ball machine, and even paint on the walls. In addition to its permanent collection, the museum offers the Morph Gallery, which hosts an ever-changing lineup of fun exhibits. Imagine It! is also available for birthday parties and field trips.
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| 571 S Kilgo Cr
Atlanta,
GA
30322
404-727-4282 | | | | | Description: EMORY. Founded in 1919, the Carlos is Atlanta's oldest art museum. Its permanent collection features awe-inspiring holdings; many prized items, in fact, were discovered by Emory faculty members. Inside a modern interior designed by Michael Graves, you'll find archeological gems from ancient Europe, South America and sub-Saharan Africa. Must-see collections feature Egyptian art and Bronze Age artifacts. The gallery's Greek and Roman art section includes an exceptional portrait of Emperor Tiberius.
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