APEX Museum

135 Auburn Ave, Atlanta, GA 30303 404-523-2739

Description: SWEET AUBURN. APEX stands for the African-American Panoramic Experience. As you walk through this exhibit, you'll be inundated with images depicting African-American lives from the days of slavery through the Civil War, continuing to the present day. This unique museum combines historic and artistic displays to create a fascinating and informative experience. MARTA: King Memorial
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Atlanta Contemporary Art Center

535 Means St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 404-688-1970

Description: MIDTOWN. Known to locals as "The Contemporary," this internationally renowned facility is the culmination of decades of effort to bring the most groundbreaking local, regional and national art to the Atlanta community. Six different shows are offered each year, with some of the works available for sale. In addition to showcasing intriguing, experimental works from contemporary artists in a variety of media, this non-profit establishment has a very strong educational emphasis, offering classes, events and outreach programs designed to bring art into the lives of as many people as possible. Free admission on Thursdays.
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Atlanta Cyclorama and Civil War Museum

800-C Cherokee Ave SE, Grant Park, Atlanta, GA 30315 404-658-7625

Description: GRANT PARK. Visitors to the Atlanta Cyclorama are transported to July of 1864 and the Battle of Atlanta. Seated on a revolving platform, viewers almost become part of the battle as sound and lighting effects, along with narration, bring the scene to life. The painting is 42 feet high and covers the walls of a circular room over 110 feet in diameter. The Civil War exhibits in the museum include the historic locomotive "Texas." Gift shop on site.
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Atlanta History Center

130 W Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305 404-814-4000

Description: BUCKHEAD. This center, located on 33 acres wooded and landscaped grounds, offers many opportunities to learn about Georgia's unique history, both indoors and out. On the property is the 1928 Swan House, one of Atlanta's most elegant landmarks, and the Tullie Smith Farm, which survived Sherman's march through the city in 1864. Leave time to explore the museum, which chronicles the development of the area since pioneer times.
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Center for Puppetry Arts

1404 Spring St, Atlanta, GA 30309 404-873-3391

Description: MIDTOWN. Puppetry is its own art form, combining art and drama to educate and entertain. This museum ­ the largest of its kind in the world ­ takes visitors on a tour of the development of puppetry around the world. See all kinds of puppets, from Indonesian shadow figures to the ever-popular Muppets characters. Displays also show how puppets are made, and performances are held regularly. The gift shop is a fun place to pick up a unique gift.
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Fernbank Museum of Natural History

767 Clifton Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30307-1274 404-929-6300

Description: DRUID HILLS. This fun, educational museum helps all ages learn more about earth and the universe. Learn about Georgia's past via a 16-gallery "walk through time," see the largest dinosaur ever discovered, or expose yourself to cultural traditions from all over the world. The shows in the popular IMAX® theatre cover a range of scientific topics. Special events for children and adults are held throughout the year.
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High Museum of Art

1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 404-733-4444

Description: MIDTOWN. This popular museum, in its striking contemporary building, features four floors of European and American paintings, decorative items, photography, graphics, and African art. The permanent collection showcases works by renowned artists such as Claude Monet, Andy Warhol, and Georgia O'Keeffe. Touring exhibits are also popular and highlight artists like Norman Rockwell, Edgar Degas, and Andrew Wyeth. Friday Jazz is the third Friday of every month (except December), 5pm-10pm. MARTA: Arts Center Station
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Imagine It! The Children's Museum of Atlanta

275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30313 404-659-5437

Description: DOWNTOWN. There are countless Atlanta attractions for kids, but Imagine It! is the city's only children's museum. Here, engaging hands-on exhibits let little ones learn and play at the same time. The permanent collection includes Fundamentally Food, where kids can experience life on a farm first-hand, and Leaping Into Learning, an interactive forest with a waterfall. There's even a specific toddler zone, and special traveling exhibits are hosted throughout the year.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site

450 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312-1525 404-331-5190

Description: SWEET AUBURN. The birth and death of civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. resonate at this site. A museum and visitor center detail King's participation in the civil rights' struggle and his peaceful yet effective tactics for educating the populace. The headquarters for the King Center for Non-Violent Change is also located here. In addition, guests can view MLK's birthplace (by park ranger guided tours only) and visit Ebenezer Baptist Church where Dr. King preached and which has been transformed into a museum of his life. MARTA: King Memorial
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Michael C. Carlos Museum

571 S Kilgo Cr, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322 404-727-4282

Description: EMORY. Founded in 1919, the Carlos is Atlanta's oldest art museum. Its permanent collection features awe-inspiring holdings; many prized items, in fact, were discovered by Emory faculty members. Inside a modern interior designed by Michael Graves, you'll find archeological gems from ancient Europe, South America and sub-Saharan Africa. Must-see collections feature Egyptian art and Bronze Age artifacts. The gallery's Greek and Roman art section includes an exceptional portrait of Emperor Tiberius.
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William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum

1440 Spring St NW, Atlanta, GA 30309 678-222-3700

Description: MIDTOWN. This spacious museum offers fascinating and, at times, disturbing exhibits depicting Jewish history. There are two permanent galleries, one delving into the Holocaust and the other focusing on Atlanta's Jewish heritage. In addition, the Schwartz gallery offers a rotating calendar of temporary displays. The difficult but important subject matter is handled in a manner that is at once sensitive and gripping, making this a recommended stop for all ages. MARTA: Arts Center
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World of Coca-Cola

121 Baker St NW, Pemberton Place, Atlanta, GA 30313 404-676-5151

Description: DOWNTOWN. The new World of Coca-Cola shares the story of the legendary American beverage via state-of-the-art interactive exhibits, a 4-D multi-sensory movie and even a working bottling line. While you learn about the company's development, innovative advertising (now part of international culture) and plans for the future, chance are good you'll work up a thirst. Fortunately, the tasting experience allows visitors to sample some 70 different Coca-Cola products from all over the world.
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