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Atlanta History Center

130 W Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305
404 814 4000
Ranked #8 of 173 attractions in Atlanta
4.5 of 5 stars 131 Reviews
Type: History Museums, Gardens
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Owner description: The Atlanta History Museum is located at the Atlanta History Center. The Atlanta History Center also features the Swan House mansion, Tullie Smith...... more » Owner description: The Atlanta History Museum is located at the Atlanta History Center. The Atlanta History Center also features the Swan House mansion, Tullie Smith farm, the Margaret Mitchell House, the Centennial Olympic Games Museum, and five permanent exhibitions. « less
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Atlanta
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70 reviews 70 reviews
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38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2012 NEW

Came here for Veterans Remembrance Day activities on Sunday, May 27, 2012 and am commenting here on that (www.atlantahistorycenter.com). This was the second year my family came and we were again enthralled by the stories by combat veterans and "Rosie the Riveter" veterans, the exhibits of the Doolittle Raiders, veterans of each of the wars we have been in since... More

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Washington DC
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

The Center is deceptively large with many components. The museum is well laid out, and the guided tours of Swan House and the farm are interesting. If you get a guide who is less than stellar, the tour can seem endless. Swan House was worth the price of admission. More

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Chula Vista, California
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Very interesting,excellent palce to see Atlanta's history More

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Ozark, Alabama
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012

Very interesting place. Loved the tours of the swan house and the Smith farm but was very disappointed that pictures were not allowed, however there were no signs stating this and the tour guide didn't know why. Will think twice before coming back. More

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alabama
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75 helpful votes 75 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012

My wife and I spent a day exploring the wonderful museum, garden, and houses located at the Center. My wife really enjoyed the Swan House tour, the Farm tour, the gardens, and parts of the museum. I loved the entire experience. The museum does have civil war collections (extraordinary), but sooo much more. The house, farm, and gardens offers a... More

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La Canada Flintridge, California
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

Lush grounds and easy walk around, with interesting museum venues, including golf history. Swan House was interesting and well appointed More

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Suffolk - England
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

we are not usually one's for museums and the like, but the Atlanta History centre is very well presented. I especially liked the Civil War display with its stories of the individuals involved. The two house tours were very interesting too. I would recommend you don't miss this attraction More

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London
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

If you're interested in learning about the American Civil War, then the Atlanta History Center is a great place to start. There are also lovely grounds to walk round, and Swan House is worth a visit too. More

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San Diego, California
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Very interesting Civil War display and overview of the development of Atlanta from the beginning. More

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irmo
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

Nice way to spend at couple of hours. Loved the swan house More

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