Museums in Georgia

Georgia has a rich history and cultural heritage on display through the state.  Whatever your interest, Georgia is able to showcase, through its numerous museums, a fascinating insight into its rich historic and cultural heritage, both past and present.

High Museum of Art in Atlanta, Georgia

High Museum Atlanta is the leading art museum in the Southeastern United States. With over 11,000 works of art in its permanent collection, the High provides visitors from Atlanta and the region with a diverse, broad selection of art that comprises 19th and 20th-century American works, European paintings, decorative arts, African art, African-American art, photography, modern and contemporary art.

Fernbank Museum of Natural History in Atlanta, Georgia

History comes alive at Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Explore cultural treasures and ancient fossils, experience the thrill of a film in the IMAX® Theatre, enjoy science interactives and marvel at the largest dinosaurs ever discovered. Fernbank Museum isn’t just another museum—it’s a journey to another time and place.

Booth Western Museum in Cartersville, Georgia

You don’t have to be a fan of Gene Autry or Roy Rogers to enjoy the Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville. Sure, cowboys and Indians are the main attraction here. But while the museum’s main gallery focuses on the American West, other permanent exhibits of Civil War art, presidential portraits and letters, and cinematic memorabilia make this museum a treasure of Americana.

Margaret Mitchell House in Atlanta, Georgia

Discover the story behind Margaret Mitchell's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel that inspired the world's most beloved movie, Gone with the Wind. Experience a docent-led tour through the home listed on the National Register of Historic Sites where Margaret Mitchell wrote her epic novel. Exclusive archival exhibits tell the story of Mitchell beyond Gone With the Wind.

Visit www.exploregeorgia.org for further information on these and a host of other fascinating museums on offer throughout the state.