Atlanta History Center Reviews

My family and I really enjoyed the Atlanta History Museum. There were some really neat exhibits and some really amazing stories and artifacts! I loved the fact that they have the Swan House and Smith Family Farm as a part of the museum. I did feel like there could have been more in certain areas and that they could have delved deeper into much of the history of Atlanta. I wasn t able to see the 360*? Part of the museum but will definitely go back to experience that! If you love Museum or don t have a lot of experience with them this is a really good place to start!

Friendly helpful staff. Room is spacious and clean. Lots of area to walk my dog. Totally recommend this hotel.

It's big, not particularly sophisticated, but it's a collection of historic buildings in the southern United States

Atlanta History Center is your go-to place if you want to know a lot about history of Atlanta. There are lots of cafeteria and food stalls around the area. I will visit this again.

We really enjoyed the "living history" experience with the actors that told stories in the Gatheround section. Don't let the small size of the exhibit areas fool you - there is a lot to see! And the cafe area has the freshest menu with flavorful soups and salads.

Went here with my parents, my mom is epileptic and everyone was amazing about accomodating us in the cyclorma, especially Jess at the front desk who took a good bit of time to walk us thru the options. Rest of the museum was awesome, especially the folk art, but I especially wanted to call out the staff for making our day happy and seizure free!

We stayed to the grounds looking for the tiny house and loved the outdoor set up

Thoroughly enjoyed. Vietnam Exhibit is impressive. Beautiful buildings

Nice museum of all things ATLANTA. Check out the Swan House and the Tully Smith house.

We have been several times for homeschool day. They always have great activities. Their staff are very knowledgeable. Their farm and the Swan House are interesting and beautiful. Great place to visit.

We've visited this fantastic museum of Atlanta, Georgia, and Southern history many times over the decades and were even members when we last lived in the area over a decade ago. When we heard that the cyclorama was being moved here from its previous home in Grant Park, we looked forward to seeing it in its new home. It actually took several years for this move to be realized as the painting was in serious need of restoration and to display it properly an entire new wing had to be added to the museum. It finally opened earlier this year and as we were already planning to come to Atlanta for a visit this spring, decided now would be a great time to check it out.

We got here late and only paid half price since the homes were closed. But we had access to the main museum and it was nice. The gift shop has a lot of books. And we did not eat at the cafe but walked through it was a nice home setting.

Gorgeous Spring excursion in Atlanta with the ability to explore and enjoy both the grounds and the houses on your own and at your leisure. So peaceful that you forget you are right in the middle of downtown.

This was my first visit. Bank of America card holders get in for free during the first weekend of every month. The view of garden from the top floor of the Swan house is amazing. I learned a lot of things during my visit. Took a lot of pictures as well. I will be visiting again next month!

The AHC is so awesome every time I go. Their efforts to preserve pieces of our collective past are stellar and staggering. It was really great The Cyclorama in better shape than ever and the restoration of the TEXAS locomotive was truly moving. I'm so grateful that I got to share it with my son.

Amazing museum, we wasted our time at World of Coca Cola before we were recommend this museum. Interesting exhibits on the Civil War, Bobby Jones and one on BBQ and its rich history. Even the Cafe was great. Uber trip also takes you pass the beautiful homes of Buckhead.

The museum itself was nice and the Cyclorama is an amazing piece of art. I saw it 54 years ago at Grant's Park I liked that presentation more than the new way. There was a snippy young man at the information booth who informed us dogs are not allowed but I had called ahead and cleared it, service dogs are ok. This young man continued to glare at us, it was unnerving. When we got upstairs security came over and said David had to remove his MAGA hat or leave! He did neither but the incident spoiled the experience. A museum about a war fought for freedom yet they wanted to dictate over a hat. Disgusting, we won't be going back.

Very great experience discovering the history about Atlanta, the native American and the Civil War. Plus, the restaurant offers delicious salads.

A fantastic place, if you are interested in Atlanta's history! The exhibitions are very informative, and I am sure visitors of all ages will Love them.

We went there last Sunday and we enjoyed every Minute of it. The Gatheraround exhibition is the perfect overview of Atlanta, the Civil War part ist highly informative and the BBQ Nation exhibition was a real blast.

We are already looking forward to bring our friends there!

Had a totally magical day here with the family. We spent the entire day and only experienced perhaps 70% of it - there is a LOT to do and see. The quality was excellent - we learned so much about the civil war and also the Atlanta area. Parking was free and we ended up eating a very yummy lunch at the cafe inside the building. Worth every penny - this was definitely a highlight of our recent Atlanta trip.

Worth a visit if you've never been. Sure way to kill a Saturday afternoon.

Great place!! We enjoyed our walk a lot. The place is quite spacious, plan at least 2 hours for your visit. Parking is provided for free

Great place for kids, if you don't mind them being indoctrinated...the Smith Farm docents were more concerned with "tax evasion" (huh?) of a 19th Century local farmers, income inequality (I can't even...), of course the omnipresent guilt of being white and therefore owning slaves (um...only 7-10% owned slaves), and the even more curious lecture on the work habits of 19th C.middle class white women adding up to nothing more than menu planning. Laughable if not wholly ridiculous.
A mere passing acquaintance of women's history would debunk this last, insulting and...dare I say...arrogant claim of the millennials giving the tour.

Sad to see how the once great Atlanta History Center has fallen.

Exciting to see how the cyclrama exhibit is coming along

We went to this Atlanta History Center on a school trip with my grandkids. Guides are helpful and keep the kids on track. Good learning opportunity.

The Atlanta History Center is a great pick for your event no matter which location you choose on the property. One of our favorites is the stairs leading to the Swan house, which create a heart-meltingly beautiful backdrop for your most special day. The Grand Overlook is perfect for large events and gatherings, with gorgeous chandeliers and a spacious ballroom will cause that your guests to feel engulfed by elegance. No matter how many events we work on this property, we are always happy to come back again and again.

Awsome experience very educational and Great place to get married!!!

Went there for third day of opening of Fully restored cyclorama. That was amazing in itself. However the History museum is a learning experience and is well worth the time. The restaurant/ soup etc is very good. Staff well informed and helpful. Explore every part. You'll need a good two-three hours to really experience it. Note Be sure to watch the brief film just outside the cyclorama exhibit that shows how they reinstalled and moved the giant painting and other pieces of the cyclorama to the new location.

Greetings! Shaping Traditions is one of the many excellent exhibitions currently on display at the Atlanta History Center. The Center always takes care to provide in-depth information and artifacts with exhibitions. There s a coffee shop and a fantastic restaurant on site. The staff is courteous and extraordinarily helpful. The History Center also provides a number of great lectures and book talks throughout the year.

I have had an annual membership to the Atlanta History Center for two years now and it is well worth the totally tax deductible $85. This place never gets old for me. I enjoy revisiting the regular exhibits and seeing what's new. My favorite parts are the Farm and the Swan House. The volunteers go out of there way to interact and educate you. In fact, I learned that the farm donated over 1000 lbs of fresh produce to a food pantry during the pandemic. I'm pleased to support such a place and can't wait until the actors in the Swan House are safely able to return. They are a bonus treat, for sure!

After purchasing my ticket I was told to start at the Swan House, it was closed for filming, Smith Family Farm closed for a school group. Very disappointing and obvious lack of communication within the museum.

The Atlanta History Center is an excellent place to visit. There are several galleries exhibiting the history of Atlanta and its people. They showcase everything right from handicrafts to military arms from the American civil war. Behind the museum consists of the historic houses. My favourite was the Swan house. There are exhibits of how people lived in those times.

The restored cyclorama diorama is a must see for history buffs.

This museum is one of the best historical recreations with live human volunteers that pose as characters of the 1867 year. Meet the architect of the mansion and try a real ford T

I took a group of AP US History students to the AHC yesterday and we had the best time. We did the Civil War Guided Tour with our guide - Felicia Wheeler. She was so energetic and had the right combination of pop culture, history and child development knowledge to really hook the kids and keep them interested throughout the presentations. Chick-Fil-A delivered our lunch right on time and it was all accurate and we had a picnic on the grounds of the amphitheater. We then broke into groups and explored the campus for a few hours. I made a scavenger hunt using "GooseChase" for them to do while exploring the AHC and that really helped keep them focused on looking at and learning new things.
I will definitely take an other groups as this trip was seamless!

Great place to spend sometimes and learn some history!

Very beautiful grounds, and ideal event space. I have held several corporate events here and the facilities & services are perfect. The staff is very helpful in coordination, meals, and set up.

A pleasant surprise, one of the best museums in the country in a ritzy neighborhood... Tyler Perry's in the hood.

The Atlanta History Center has the best exhibits. It has the BEST Civil War collection I have ever seen. As a historical reenactor I have seen many. The two houses are wonderful living histories. I in almost 20 years have never had a bad experience when visiting the Atlanta History Center.

A place to learn more about Atlanta's history. Should be visited if one has the chance

Always a fun/interesting time. Great/special traveling exhibits.

Great exhibits about the history of Atlanta. The 1996 Olympic exhibit was top notch. Civil war, Indians, and development of Atlanta exhibits. Antebellum farm house, civil war re-enactors, & farm outside.

Great place with a lot of thing to do- I had fun visiting the exhibitor- Nuevo-lution and Gatheround stories of Atlanta

Atlanta History Center is a must see. The exhibits are outstanding and present a wonderful history of Georgia and Atlanta. Well designed and laid out. The Cyclorama is a must see.
The gardens and grounds are well maintained beautifully laid out. Expect 3-4 hours in order to get a full experience.

Acreage in the middle of Atlanta and loaded with artifacts of Atlanta History

Great place to take the kids on a rainy day. Easy to get in and out. Good parking

Very disappointing...Took friends from out of town to the new location as we have always had great feedback from visitors that we have taken to the old location. We were so looking forward to this and couldn t have been more let down, no theater or narration, the story of the battle is gone and so is the ability to sit and be told a story. It s like the museum purposely decided to take the heart out of the attraction. Embarrassed to have had guests pay $21.50 each to listen to a guy with a laser flashlight point out random images on the canvas. Won t go back...they really ruined it.

I was blown away by the sheer amount of activities to do here. The Swan House, nature trails, 7 exhibits, Olympic Museum, Cyclorama, Tullie Plantation, Cabin and play houses dotted across the property. Definitely plan at least 3-4 hours to be able to experience all that is offered here.

The history Center has such detailed and rich exhibitions of American history! It s a beyond expectation experience. A hidden gem, definitely worth a visit if you want to know more about southern culture. Swan house is a beautiful and good photo spot too.

Friendly staff, some great exhibits and great price.

I learned so much about Atlanta here! Everything from the fire of Atlanta, civil rights, the civil war and even Barbeque! We didn't get to the Swan House because we ran out of time, so we will be back again some time to finish the tour.

Interesting exhibits and great cafe. Don't forget to go out back.

One of my favorite places to visit. MUST GO TO the Swan House for a tour. I can't believe I've lived in Atlanta all my life and it took until a few years ago to discover this gem.

Amazing. Special exhibits are awesome too- Gone with the Wind currently.

We enjoyed our time at the center has an amazing display of over 5000 artifacts from the Civil War representing both the Union and Confederate sides also has the Texas steam train that was involved in chasing down the General and the Cyclorama is an amazing artifact with a story of its own also depicting the Union winning the battle of Atlanta

Very interesting exhibits, especially the folk arts.

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Relaxing and fun place.
The history center is great to come and spend a leisure Sunday.
Things to do, food to eat, and tons and amazing things to see.
There is admission to the museum.
But I think it is worth it.

FANTASTIC ! We did the tour here a few days ago while on a short visit to Atlanta. Of course we had to get coffees and some lunch before we started our self guided tour at 3.30pm. Lunch here was great by the way ! My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed everything we saw. First we followed the path out the back to the Swan House and then the Smith Family Farm because those events close at 4pm. Then it was back to inside the museum itself where we had til 5.30pm to see what we wanted. The huge Civil War display was incredible and so were the historical items on show from Atlanta in the 50's, 60's and so on. Thanks to Sierra and Alexis at the help desk. This place is a must to visit !

Great place. You could easily spend a couple days here, so membersip is the way to go and be able to visit gardens at different times of the year.

Awesome exhibits related to Atlanta and Georgia history. This is a must see for visitors and locals alike.