Mordern, Free, Best Art Museums in Atlanta

"The High Museum of Art is located in the arts district of Atlanta. This is the perfect place for those interested in arts, history and culture, as it combines all three in its variety of fascinating exhibitions and displays. You can look forward to a choice of exhibitions when you visit this museum, which dates back to the early 1900s."

"The High Museum of Art is one of the nation’s leading art museums with more than 17,000 pieces of art. You can find work by Monet, Ernst, Tournier and so much more. The collections include African art, European art, American art, and different kinds of folk art."

"Move on to the Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA) And now for something completely different. The Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA) is a small museum midtown with rotating exhibits that explore the effects design and art have on everyday life. You can get there by walking east down Ivan Allen Boulevard until you reach the Civic Center Station, then take the Red or Gold Metro line northbound to North Springs Station."

"There’s much to love about this museum on Emory University’s main campus, some five miles north-east of Downtown. The Michael C. Carlos Museum holds the largest inventory of ancient art of any museum in the Southeast. The collections cover Ancient Egypt, Nubia, Greece, Rome, American pre-Columbian art, the Near East and Africa."

"571 South Kilgo Cir NEAtlanta, GA 30322, United States(404) 727-4282. Michael C. Carlo Museum was established in 1919 and is one of the first museums in the Southwest region of the country. It boasts of about ten mummies from the ancient city of Egypt."

"The National Center for Civil and Human Rights offers another experience that you can only get in Atlanta. While any museum can display texts and artifacts from the Civil Rights era, this one is actually located at the heart of the movement, and you can feel the weight of its history with every step. Popular features include an interactive tour about segregation and a collection of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s papers and personal effects."

"The National Center for Civil and Human Rights is a cultural attraction located near the Georgia Aquarium and World of Coca-Cola that seeks to connect the American Civil Rights Movement to today's Global Human Rights Movement."

"This small museum collects and promotes works by Georgia’s most notable contemporary artists. You can see works from the continually expanding permanent collection or one of the many special exhibitions displaying contemporary Georgian works in their artistic context. Details of current and upcoming exhibitions here."

"More than a gallery, The Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia (MOCA GA) keeps the Peach State on its mind by featuring the works of prominent artists that call Georgia home, artists like Fahamu Pecou, Kathy Yancey and more. Where: 75 Bennett St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30309"

"Designed around a monumental arch, the museum’s permanent exhibitions explore aspects of Georgia history from its founding to the present day. There are also several rotating special programs: see details of current and upcoming exhibitions. Open Monday–Saturday, 10am–5pm."

"You might find yourself transported from Atlanta to Rome when you step under the Millennium Gate Museum!. This fantastic arch is located near Atlantic Station so you can get some shopping done while you’re in this area."

"This triumphal arch celebrates Georgia's history, legendary families and peaceful accomplishments with a 12,000-square-foot gallery and several period rooms. Open M-Sa 10 am-5 pm."

"One of the only small liberal arts museums in the Southeast, Oglethorpe University Museum of Art regularly showcases nationally and internationally recognized exhibitions. With over 7,000 square feet of space, the museum’s exhibits are quiet and intimate, drawing in thousands of visitors in per year. 4484 Peachtree Road, Brookhaven l 404.364.8555 l Distance from Hotel: 20 miles"

"OUMA is the only small liberal arts university museum in the Southeast that regularly shows nationally and internationally recognized exhibitions. Although small, the historic space makes every exhibition mighty. The collection includes more than 420 objects spanning seven centuries!"

"7,000 square foot museum that presents three major and several smaller exhibitions each year, featuring art work which is international, representational, figurative, and spiritual in nature."

"Located on the historic Spelman College campus, Spelman College Museum of Fine Art has beautiful art showcased for all art lovers to enjoy. Founded in 1996, this museum captures culture and history from pieces dating back to the 1940s. With more than 350 objects on display, Spelman has collected art from the African Diaspora from alumnae, artists, trustees, and more."

"This museum on the grounds of Spelman University specializes in art by women of the African diaspora. Tu-F 10 am-4 pm, Sa noon-4 pm. Suggested donation $3; parking $3."

"Originally the residence of Emily and Edward Inman, this historic mansion was built in 1928 by architect Philip Trammell Shutze and is now part of the Atlanta History Center in Buckhead.. The elaborate main facade combines Renaissance and classical styles, and fans of the "Hunger Games" film series may recognize the home: it was used as President Snow's residence in the popular movies. Continue to 9 of 9 below."

"The grand old architecture of Georgia is one of its biggest selling points as a tourist destination. Atlanta has its fair share of mansions as well, including the Swan House. Built in the early 1900s, the Swan House is a beautiful estate sitting on top of a picturesque hill."

"One of Atlanta's best museums, the Atlanta History Center was originally founded in 1926 by a group of Atlantans dedicated to, well, preserving their city's history. The Center, as we know it today, came to fruition in the 1990s as a way of highlighting the political and cultural history of Atlanta and the surrounding region. Unsurprisingly, there's an impressive collection of Civil War art and artifacts here (including Cyclorama: The Big Picture, a painting that measures 49-feet tall by 371-feet long), along with written commentary on the Native American history of Georgia and lighter, more pop-culture-adjacent topics like Folk Art."

"History comes to life at the Atlanta History Center, with its captivating Southern folk art and Civil War exhibitions. As you explore the center, spend some time checking out their guided tours and special monthly programming. Plus, hit its top attractions, like the Centennial Olympic Games Museum."

"The center includes the Atlanta History Museum, the Cyclorama, the Centennial Olympic Games Museum, two historic homes (the Swan House and the Smith Family Farm), a research center and 33 acres of gardens."

"What is it: Visitors might be surprised to find that Atlanta’s become a destination for stellar South African fare, thanks to South African restaurateur Justin Anthony. While all of his restaurants offer tasty dishes in warm environments, this one is his group’s shining star under the deft hand of chef Philippe Haddad. Why go: Spring for a dry aged bone-in ribeye cooked on the braai (or grill fueled by oak and hickory wood), mussels scented with lemongrass and coconut milk or peri-peri chicken."

"For a city in the southern United States, Atlanta has a surprising number of South African restaurants (four, to be precise), thanks to pro-soccer-player-turned-restaurateur Justin Anthony. Cape Dutch is the crown jewel in his growing restaurant empire. Inspired by the food of his native Cape Town and the surrounding Cape Winelands, the menu is based largely around the braai, a traditional South African grill."

"Visitors might be surprised to find that Atlanta is become a destination for stellar South African fare, thanks to South African restaurateur Justin Anthony. Spring for a dry-aged bone-in ribeye cooked on the braai or grill fueled by oak and hickory wood, mussels scented with lemongrass and coconut milk or peri-peri chicken. Wash it all down with a glass of wine from the Western Cape."

"It had been many years since I had been to the Blue Ridge Grill and I had forgotten what a neighborhood gem this restaurant really is."

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"As one of the best restaurants in Atlanta, Spondivits features American favorites for lunch and dinner. Open for lunch and dinnerDress code: CasualPhone: +1 404-767-1569"

"What this spot's tightly edited breakfast and brunch menu lacks in quantity (there are only about 10 items on any given day) it makes up for in quality. Order the triple stack of bechamel toast with broiled cheddar cheese, arugula and tomato, or cheese grits piled with roasted seasonal vegetables, or the "Southern" English muffin loaded with house pimento cheese, a scrambled egg and crispy bacon. Or, satisfy your sweet tooth with the "poptart," a delicate pastry stuffed with seasonal fruit jam, dipped in vanilla glaze and topped with locally made Beautiful Briny Sea sprinkles."

"Located in Grant Park, the small covered patio at this neighborhood restaurant offers rail seating, table seating, and a conversation area with couch seating. It’s a great spot to work while having coffee and breakfast, to meet up with friends for drinks after work, or to grab dinner for two with a bottle of wine."

"Full Commission is an inviting coffee shop, brunch spot, and restaurant that features some of the best Atlanta coffee under one roof with their rotation of four or five local roasters. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Full Commission (@fullcommissionatl)"

"1544 Piedmont Ave NE #301 (Piedmont Heights) & Additional Locations. Bantam & Biddy is known for their chicken, but I think the real stars are the waffles. Sometimes they have other specials, but right now their cheddar, bacon and cheddar, and banana bread waffles are on the menu."

"This family-friendly Atlanta brunch restaurant offers a menu that won’t quit. Banana Bread Waffles, Breakfast Tacos and the Big Chicken Skillet are just three of the multitude of offerings you will find at Bantam + Biddy. And if you feel like breakfast for dinner, no problem."