10 Museums to Explore in Fulton County

The Atlanta Cyclorama and Civil War Museum was a Civil War museum located in Atlanta, Georgia, its most noted attraction being the Atlanta Cyclorama, a cylindrical panoramic painting of the Battle of Atlanta.

The Atlanta History Center (AHC) is a history museum and research center located in the Buckhead district of Atlanta, Georgia. The Museum was founded in 1926, and currently consists of six permanent, and several temporary, exhibitions. The campus is 33-acres and features historic gardens and houses located on the grounds, including Swan House, Tullie Smith Farm, and Wood Family Cabin and so more.

The Children's Museum of Atlanta is a children's museum located in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 1988 as a "Museum Without Walls," the museum opened to the public in 2003. The 16,316-square-foot museum, one of four children's museums in Georgia, includes exhibits designed for and geared toward children under the age of nine and hosts field trips from schools and learning centers throughout North Georgia.

The Delta Flight Museum is a must-see destination for any aviation enthusiast. Home to a variety of aircraft, most notably the Boeing 767 and DC-3 used by the airline since its inception in 1928, the Delta Flight Museum offers visitors an up close and personal look at airline history. In addition to viewing the vintage aircraft, guests are invited to hear stories from retired pilots and view flight crew uniforms and models of planes used back when the airline was founded.

The High Museum of Art is renowned for its diverse and inspiring collection of art. With a dizzying array of exhibits spanning the mediums of painting, sculpture, photography, decorative art and more, it has something to offer every kind of art enthusiast. The museum also features educational programs and community initiatives designed to make art accessible to everyone. Whether it's a Saturday afternoon outing with the family or an evening spent taking in a special exhibition.

The Jimmy Carter Library and Museum in Atlanta, Georgia houses U.S. President Jimmy Carter's papers and other material relating to the Carter administration and the Carter family's life. The library also hosts special exhibits, such as Carter's Nobel Peace Prize and a full-scale replica of the Oval Office as it was during the Carter Administration, including a reproduction of the Resolute desk.

The Millennium Gate Museum is a triumphal arch and Georgia history museum which was in 12000 sq feet and is located in Atlanta, on 17th Street in the Atlantic Station district of Midtown. Based on the Arch of Titus, the monument celebrates peaceful accomplishment.

The Museum of Design Atlanta is a design museum located at 1315 Peachtree Street in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. MODA is the only museum in the Southeast devoted exclusively to the study and celebration of all things design. The Museum examines how design affects people's daily lives through exhibitions, K-12 educational outreach, and adult programming.

The National Center for Civil and Human Rights is a museum dedicated to the achievements of both the civil rights movement in the United States and the broader worldwide human rights movement. Located in downtown Atlanta, Georgia, the museum opened to the public on June 23, 2014.

The World of Coca-Cola is a museum, located in Atlanta, Georgia, showcasing the history of The Coca-Cola Company. The 20-acre complex opened to the public on May 24, 2007, relocating from and replacing the original exhibit, which was founded in 1990 in Underground Atlanta.There are various similar World of Coca-Cola stores in locations such as Las Vegas and Disney Springs.