Mordern, Free, Best Art Museums in Douglasville

"Adults will find both the architecture—there are buildings by both Richard Meier and Renzo Piano—and the art collection captivating, but kids can have an equally great time at the High Museum of Art. Check out the weekly family-friendly programming, then grab a backpack filled with art projects and games to lead the family on a DIY gallery adventure."

"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."

"Be enthralled by the dazzling ever-changing artsy display that will delight adults and children alike at MODA. Although not all of the gallery’s exhibits are child-friendly, MODA offers activities, camps and classes for your littles ones too. To make your stop worthwhile for your children, let them design or print roller coasters in 3D."

"The Center for Civil and Human Rights is a powerful, moving museum that ties the Civil Rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s with the today's global Human Rights movement. Visitors can tour a number of permanent and temporary exhibits, including the Morehouse College collection of MLK memorabilia, an interactive gallery of the Civil Rights Movement and a human rights exhibit that encourages onlookers to identify with modern-day activists around the globe who are being persecuted in their own countries. Expect to see emotionally raw images and portrayals at this new Atlanta attraction, watching, seeing, hearing and interacting with history in an intimate and modern setting."

"Inaugurated in 2014, the National Center for Civil and Human Rights has quickly become one of Atlanta’s essential experiences. The museum champions the struggles and achievements of the civil rights movement in the 1950s and 60s, and shows how that period still resonates in contemporary events. There are some spine-tingling exhibits relating the Jim Crow era at “Rolls Down Like Water”, like a recreated lunch counter sit-in with earphones simulating the taunts and threats that were directed at activists."

"Founded in 2000, the Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia is the city's most extensive gallery dedicated to contemporary artists from the state of Georgia. Tucked away in the heart of Buckhead, MOCA includes a permanent collection with 250 works in mixed media, print, photography, and more from over 100 native Peach State artists like Harry Callahan. The upper-level gallery hosts rotating solo and group exhibitions, and the space has an extensive art library and archival collections as well."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"West Midtown may be a wonderland for gourmands but the bar options remain underwhelming. One exception is Ormsby's, a two-storey gastropub nearly hidden beneath the White Provision building (a 1910 meat-packing plant, recently refurbished as a posh urban market). The enormous tavern doubles as a lively adult playground, with two bocce ball courts, pool tables, skee ball, shuffleboard and darts."

"For something entirely different, head over to Ormsby’s, which is a classic neighborhood tavern on the west side of Atlanta. This is a comfortable and welcoming nightlife spot that has a speakeasy vibe, an awesome craft beer selection, and fun pub games to play. Spend your evenings with good friends here playing bocce ball, pool, darts, shuffleboard, and backgammon."

"Instead, head to PeachTree Center and check out Gibney’s Pub, a traditional tavern that stands out with its dark-wood décor, pool tables, and a jukebox. Even better, take a short cab/Uber ride to the Virginia Highland area near Piedmont Park and go over to The Highlander, with classic pub grub, a nice outdoor patio, pinball, air hockey, and pool tables. The people are cool and the food is great, especially the the excellent Southern Slam Burger with a loaded baked potato on the side."

"James Beard Award-winning chef Linton Hopkins' cheeseburger is a thing of beauty in its thoughtful simplicity: Two griddled 4-ounce patties (a house-ground mix of grassfed brisket and chuck, made daily), melty Kraft American cheese, bread-and-butter pickles and shaved red onions are sandwiched between the halves of a fluffy H&F Bread Co. pain de mie bun and served alongside housemade condiments. The phenomenon, which started as a "secret" available by request only after 10 p.m. at Holeman & Finch, now has a full-time place on the menu and has spawned its own restaurant, H&F Burger, at Ponce City Market."

"Said by some to be the best burger on the planet, H&F’s burger is one of the most desirable items in town. At 10pm sharp, the bullhorn goes off announcing ‘burger time’, only 24 burgers are served each evening. Each double patty burger is topped with melting all-American Kraft Singles, garnished with house ketchup and mustard, and sits atop a freshly toasted brioche from H&F Bread Co. next door."

"In a city full of burger joints, Holeman and Finch Public House stands out for its extensive drink selection and Southern twist on farm-to-table fare. Tucked into the back of an apartment complex on Peachtree Street, the popular spot serves..."