Explore the Atlanta History Center, located on 33 acres in the heart of Buckhead. The History Center includes one of the Southeast's largest history museums; two historic houses including Swan House and Smith Family Farm; Centennial Olympic Games Museum; 22 acres of historic gardens and woodland trails; and Kenan Research Center including the Cherokee Garden Library. The History Center also includes the Margaret Mitchell House, located at our midtown campus. Throughout the year, enjoy lecture series with award-winning authors, summer camps, annual festivals such as Sheep to Shawl and much more.
Hours of Operation
Sunday: 10:00AM - 5:30PM
Monday: 10:00AM - 5:30PM
Tuesday: 10:00AM - 5:30PM
Wednesday: 10:00PM - 5:30AM
Thursday: 10:00AM - 5:30PM
Friday: 10:00AM - 5:30PM
Saturday: 12:00PM - 5:30AM
Admission & Fees
Adult $16.50
Members and Children Under 3 Free
Seniors 65+ $13.00
Students 13 and up $13.00
Youths 4-12 $11.00
Discounts
AAA, Group Discount, Military Discount
Facility Amenities
Bus / Motorcoach Parking on Site, Concessions, Free Parking, Gift Shop, Guided Tours / Guide Available, Maps & Brochures Available, Meeting Facilities, Parking on Site, Party Facilities, Restaurant on Site, Self-guided Tours
General Information
Family-friendly, Open Year 'Round
Group Amenities
Group Rates Available, Group-friendly, Minimum Group Size
Near Interstate Highway
75
Payment Options
American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Special Tags
Civil War Site, Film & Music Site
Suitable for Ages
All Ages
| Name | Dimensions | Ceiling Ht | Sq. Feet | Banquet Cap. | Theater Cap. | Classroom Cap. | U-Shaped Cap. | Exhibit Cap. | Conference Cap. | Reception Cap. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Overlook | 100 x 64 | - | 6400.0 | 500 | - | - | - | - | - | 750 |
| History Musuem | - | 4000.0 | 130 | - | - | - | - | - | 500 | |
| Smith Family Farm | - | - | 200 | - | - | - | - | - | 350 | |
| Small Classroom | - | 600.0 | 50 | 60 | - | - | - | - | 70 | |
| Kennedy Theater | - | - | - | 118 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Large Classroom | - | 900.0 | 70 | 80 | - | - | - | - | 100 | |
| Swan Gardens | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 750 | |
| Members Room | - | 1500.0 | 120 | 100 | - | - | - | - | 225 | |
| Woodruff Auditorium | - | - | - | 400 | - | - | - | - | - |