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World of Coca-Cola
14,102 reviews
#1 of 63 Museums in Atlanta
"I visited this museaum on a short trip to Atlanta and really enjoyed and recommend this museum to all ages- it delved into the
history
of an iconic company from its foundation, culminating in an excellent tasting..."
"The
museum
is excellent and attraction's and displays are great they go into the entire history of Coca - Cola and how it came about, You get to sample the different type of Coke Products, There's a neat three D f..."
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National Center for Civil and Human Rights
2,105 reviews
#2 of 63 Museums in Atlanta
"Very accesible to public transportation and other attractions, this
museum
provides a very unique experience; they have done a great job at keeping memorabilia, documents that enrich the walk through the struggles..."
"The Center for Civil and Human Rights presents very important information and remarkable stories about the struggle of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States and the movements around the
world
."
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Michael C. Carlos Museum
281 reviews
#3 of 63 Museums in Atlanta
"The descriptions of the
artifacts
clearly convey the love of history and art and humanity that went into the formation of this awesome collection, and you leave feeling enriched and in awe of the humanity's capaci..."
"Wonderful little
museum
with a great representative sample of objects from the ancient Near East, the Americas, and Africa, all in a neat building on the quad at Emory."
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Atlanta History Center
1,402 reviews
#4 of 63 Museums in Atlanta
"The
museum
has more to offer besides Civil War history - galleries on the history of barbecue, southern folk art, famed Atlanta golfer "Bobby" Jones, Georgia's Native American tribes, and personal stories of Atlan..."
"The Civil War exhibits and films were excellent, you really need hours just to take these in and the
Cyclorama
depicting the Battle of Atlanta is an amazing 360 degree depiction that is the star of the show."
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Jimmy Carter Library & Museum
1,219 reviews
#5 of 63 Museums in Atlanta
"... outside of the Presidency, the library/museum elegantly chronicles President Carter's presidency & his character, & interactively immerses visitors in both American
history
& justifiably apportioned pride."
"... were relics— Grammy and Noble Peace Prize, photos, and gifts from his childhood, other nations, and a theatre with movie of his life, a vast research library, and large display of existing
presidential libraries
."
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Swan House
625 reviews
#6 of 63 Museums in Atlanta
"One key tip for visiting: you must start your visit at the Atlanta History Center (which includes an extensive history of the Civil War) to buy tickets for
admission
."
"I spent a morning at the Atlanta History
Museum
and was surprised to find the gorgeous Swan House behind the
museum
(and included for free)."
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Center for Puppetry Arts
458 reviews
#7 of 63 Museums in Atlanta
"The Jim Henson
Collection
is absolutely superb, stuffed full of exhibits (Big Bird, Bert & Ernie, Kermit, Miss Piggy, Hoggle, The Four Guards) and documenting every part of his life’s work and some of that which t..."
"The Him Henson exhibit is AMAZING!!! Whether you are a fan of Sesame street, The Muppets, The Dark Crystal, or Labyrinth, this
museum
has it all!"
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Carter Center
248 reviews
#8 of 63 Museums in Atlanta
"This
presidential library
is very visitor friendly and really gives you insight into a difficult period in American history."
"Be sure to walk straight through the museum to see the
Japanese Garden
---Have Lunch and see the city skyline in the background!"
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College Football Hall of Fame
1,520 reviews
#9 of 63 Museums in Atlanta
"The
Museum
is very well presented with the history of the College Game through the different eras with Stories of the marque Teams,I really enjoyed it with the interactive exhibits and the movies."
"Loved, loved all the
interactive exhibits
and skill area, the kids absolutely loved it, I enjoyed making the video and announcing the plays in particular"
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Delta Flight Museum
427 reviews
#10 of 63 Museums in Atlanta
"Aviation fans of all ages will find something to explore here from vintage artifacts and uniforms to a variety of planes on display, to
interactive exhibits
and a flight simulator plus the fantastic 747 exhibit."
"I was ready in a flash... I've designed and built a number of big flashy aerospace
museum
exhibits for some pretty notable cities and aerospace firms, but this one really is really terrific!"
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High Museum of Art
1,941 reviews
#11 of 63 Museums in Atlanta
"The
museum
does a stellar job in their Contemporary Art collection as well as American and European Art, a charming Folk Art collection, African (and African-American) Art, and a fun and fascinating exhibit in the..."
"
On display
are works from familiar names such as Degas, van Gogh, Monet, Manet, Braque, Cezanne (my favorite painter), Picasso, Ingres, Klee, Kandinsky, Kokoschka and many others including some out of the mainstream."
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Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
243 reviews
#12 of 63 Museums in Atlanta
"There are lots of
displays
with various videos to explain the different aspects, there are a couple of quizzes you can do to test your knowledge and a game to play to try and increase your net wealth."
"This is a
self guided tour
going through the history of money and the history of the Federal Reserve, there is a viewing room overlooking the cash rooms and the vault."
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Margaret Mitchell House
809 reviews
#13 of 63 Museums in Atlanta
"Great exhibitions and a store full of
memorabilia
and books... it is GWTW paradise!"
"When asked if we wanted a
guided tour
, we agreed...a very smart move, Margaret, our guide was so interesting and knowledgeable, we could have listened to her for hours."
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Bodies The Exhibition (Atlanta)
329 reviews
#14 of 63 Museums in Atlanta
"There are professional medics on hand to answer @ny questions you have as well as organs of the body
on display
which you can see close up and handle, aided by the practitioner."
"Artistic and educational viewings of the
inner workings
of our human bodies."
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Fernbank
1,076 reviews
#15 of 63 Museums in Atlanta
"... teenagers got a little bit bored you can eat outside from their Cafe which is really good and the view and the breeze and the calmness was a nice break from our big trip we also used the CityPASS for this
Museum
"
"It was a great combination of indoor activities with the exhibits and
imax movie
options and the Fernbank Forest as an amazing outdoor outing with plenty of activities for kids."
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Fernbank Science Center
247 reviews
#16 of 63 Museums in Atlanta
"The highlights of my visit to the centre include: OBSERVATORY: this is a really big
telescope
making it exceptional for space, star gazing and practicing your astronomer skills...this is a wonder viewer, LIVE ANIM..."
"It was cool, though, and the exhibits were amazing, with
live animals
in their habitats, opportunities to interact with science tools, and lessons and guidance given by a GREAT staff."
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David J. Sencer CDC Museum
125 reviews
#17 of 63 Museums in Atlanta
"Everything was as colorful and fun as you can make diseases :) Best of all, the
museum
was free (unlike most things in Atlanta) -- and basically empty!"
"The
permanent exhibits are
well spaced, orderly and interlaced with graphics and video easy to follow."
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Children's Museum of Atlanta
345 reviews
#18 of 63 Museums in Atlanta
"My 5yo daughter loved the water play, the music stairs, the arts and crafts area (we sewed for the first time!), and all the other interactive
exhibits
."
"Extremely interactive, everything from water activities, through
science
and even included performances where the kids could participate."
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The Breman Museum
87 reviews
#19 of 63 Museums in Atlanta
"You can watch a 30 minute video, a view a traveling exhibit, Atlanta’s
Jewish culture
, and the Holocaust section."
"His
photos
of famous Americans were very interesting in addition to a film of his personal story as a Holocaust survivor."
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Scad Fash
37 reviews
#20 of 63 Museums in Atlanta
"A must visit when you are in Atlanta-most of the property is free to visit and the museum is only $10 which is awesome for an fashion
museums
."
"If you are a design enthusiast, or into fashion, it's definitely worth checking out this
museum
to see whether there is anything of interest to you when you are visiitng."
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Chick-fil-A Backstage Tour
55 reviews
#21 of 63 Museums in Atlanta
"Very cool tour to learn the
history
behind Chic-fil-A and why it is so successful.You watch a short documentary, tour the home office, including Truitt Cathy's untouched office, and also given souvenirs before you..."
"You will see their car
collection
, a small museum, Truett Cathy’s office, a mock up of the original Chick Fil A, and a host of stories about the Cathy’s, their business model, and interactions with the community."
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APEX Museum
39 reviews
#22 of 63 Museums in Atlanta
"... Center for Civil and Human Rights and after touring many of the Civil Rights notable historical spots and after going to the MLK Jr. National Park and visitor center, we went to this little gem of a
museum
."
"I enjoyed the whole experience here thanks for
great history
museum"
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Wren's Nest
81 reviews
#23 of 63 Museums in Atlanta
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Museum of Design Atlanta
48 reviews
#24 of 63 Museums in Atlanta
"If you are only interested in the
art
of Picasso or Monet, this isn’t your cup of tea, but if you find beauty in the objects around you and want to learn more about how they are designed and made, this place shoul..."
"Craft plus Activism equals Incredibly Powerful
Art
!"
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The Patch Works Art & History Center
14 reviews
#25 of 63 Museums in Atlanta
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Trap Music Museum
27 reviews
#26 of 63 Museums in Atlanta
"Omgosh the experience of the trap exscape room and
museum
was amazing I loved it all Tip u should know I love y’all so much ms Jackie was so damn funny and mr Dee it was my 47th bday and I felt like part of Tips f..."
"I suggest getting there early ass it is ALWAYS a line... but very informative in the
world
of trap music.... it does get crowded inside... secure your personal belongings"
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Robert C. Williams Museum of Papermaking
15 reviews
#27 of 63 Museums in Atlanta
"It's amazing to learn how countries and people that controlled this commodity, had massive influence in the
world
."
"This little
museum
is free of charge and has free parking."
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Millennium Gate Museum
28 reviews
#28 of 63 Museums in Atlanta
"If you are a fan of Atlanta history, you will absolutely love this tiny but quite interesting
museum
."
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Fire Station No. 6
9 reviews
#29 of 63 Museums in Atlanta
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Oglethorpe University Museum of Art
14 reviews
#30 of 63 Museums in Atlanta
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Which experiences are best for museums in Atlanta?
These experiences are best for museums in Atlanta:
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What are the best places for museums in Atlanta?
These places are best for museums in Atlanta:
National Center for Civil and Human Rights
Atlanta History Center
World of Coca-Cola
College Football Hall of Fame
Jimmy Carter Library & Museum
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Which places provide the best museums in Atlanta for kids and families?
These are the best places for kid-friendly museums in Atlanta:
World of Coca-Cola
Atlanta History Center
Center for Puppetry Arts
College Football Hall of Fame
Delta Flight Museum
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Which places provide the best museums in Atlanta for couples?
These are the best places for couples seeking museums in Atlanta:
World of Coca-Cola
National Center for Civil and Human Rights
Atlanta History Center
Swan House
Center for Puppetry Arts
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Which places provide the best museums in Atlanta for groups?
These are the best places for groups seeking museums in Atlanta:
World of Coca-Cola
National Center for Civil and Human Rights
Atlanta History Center
Jimmy Carter Library & Museum
Center for Puppetry Arts
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Which places provide the best museums in Atlanta for travellers on a budget?
These are the best places for budget-friendly museums in Atlanta:
World of Coca-Cola
National Center for Civil and Human Rights
Michael C. Carlos Museum
Atlanta History Center
Jimmy Carter Library & Museum
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