Atlanta museums are as unique as the Southern culture that made the city. From history centers to art exhibits, museums in Atlanta are perfect for those looking to learn about the city's past.

Check out the best museums in Atlanta if you want to experience one of the central hubs in the south for diversity, knowledge, and unique culture. For more things to do in Atlanta, 404Area is your go-to guide for all local happenings.

Atlanta History Center
5.0  5 Rating (1)
130 W Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta GA, 30305
Hello explorers! If you're looking for history, knowledge and adventure, big things await you at the Atlanta History Center. Our in-town experience features...
Georgia Aquarium
4.6  5 Rating (2)
225 Baker St NW, Atlanta GA, 30313
Hours of Operation vary: Please visit www.georgiaaquarium.org/hours Georgia Aquarium continues its mission each day to inspire, educate, and entertain...
Center for Civil and Human Rights
Travel $
100 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW, Atlanta GA, 30313
The Center for Civil and Human Rights in downtown Atlanta is an engaging cultural attraction that connects The American Civil Rights Movement to today's...
The King Center
Travel $$
449 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta GA, 30312
Established in 1968 by Mrs. Coretta Scott King, The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change ("The King Center”) has been a global...
World of Coca-Cola
4.6  5 Rating (2)
126 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW, Atlanta GA, 30313
Get closer than ever before to the vault containing the secret recipe, view more than 1,200 never-before-displayed artifacts and get a behind-the-scenes...
Children's Museum of Atlanta
5.0  5 Rating (1)
275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr NW, Atlanta GA, 30313-1827
A smart place to PLAY! Ideal for crawling babies and children up to eight years old, Children's Museum of Atlanta is the city's only children's museum...
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Travel $$
767 Clifton Rd, Atlanta GA, 30307
Museum that has exhibitions about natural history to entertain and educate. Many different rooms for all types of activities. Great for the kids and families!
Center for Puppetry Arts
Theater $
1404 Spring St NW, Atlanta GA, 30309
The Center for Puppetry Arts opened to the public on September 23, 1978, when Kermit the Frog and his creator Jim Henson cut the ceremonial ribbon. The...
Delta Flight Museum
Travel
1060 Delta Blvd, B-914, Atlanta GA, 30354
Housed in Delta's original 1940s aircraft maintenance hangars--the oldest existing facilities at the Atlanta airport. A special destination to explore...
Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA)
Travel $
1315 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta GA, 30309
MODA is the only museum in the Southeast devoted exclusively to the study and celebration of all things design. MODA examines how design affects our daily...
College Football Hall of Fame
Travel $
250 Marietta St NW, Atlanta GA, 30313
Redefining what a Hall of Fame can be, the College Football Hall of Fame and Chick-fil-A Fan Experience is engaging and interactive from the moment you...
Michael C. Carlos Museum
Travel $$
571 S Kilgo Cir NE, Atlanta GA, 30322
Discover the stories of civilizations! Located at the heart of Emory's campus, the Michael C. Carlos Museum is Georgia's premier museum devoted to the...
Jimmy Carter Presidential Library
Community & Government $
441 Freedom Pkwy NE, Atlanta GA, 30307
The award-winning museum was completely redesigned in 2009, is highly interactive and fun for the whole family.
The William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum
Travel $
1440 Spring St NW, Atlanta GA, 30309
The William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum in Atlanta celebrates and commemorates Jewish history, culture, and art through events featuring concerts, movies,...