5 top-rated museums in Atlanta you’ll want to visit

Atlanta, Georgia is a cultural destination like no other. Check out these top-rated museums that are favorites with travelers to the city as well as the locals.

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National Center for Civil and Human Rights

The National Center for Civil and Human Rights connects the American Civil Rights Movement to today’s Global Human Rights Movements. The museum features exhibits that include the papers and artifacts of Martin Luther King, Jr., the history of the U.S. civil rights movement, and stories from the struggle for human rights around the world.

Admission to the National Center for Civil and Human Rights costs $16 per person.

Atlanta History Center

The best place to learn about Atlanta’s history is the Atlanta History Center in Buckhead. This museum features exhibits on Atlanta’s railroad history, Native American history in Georgia, Civil War history, and more. The newest addition to the museum is the cyclorama painting of The Battle of Atlanta.

Admission to the Atlanta History Center costs $23.41 for adults, $19.60 for seniors and students, and $9.80 for children aged 4 to 12.

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World of Coca-Cola

At the World of Coca-Cola, you can learn about the history of Atlanta’s most famous beverage. This museum takes you through the history of Coca-Cola’s invention, the bottle process, and more. The best part of a visit to the World of Coca-Cola is the tasting room where you can try over 100 different Coca-Cola brand drinks from around the world.

Admission to the World of Coca-Cola costs $18 for adults, $16 for seniors, $14 for children aged 2 to 12, and free for toddlers under 2.

College Football Hall of Fame

The College Football Hall of Fame has a 45-yard indoor football field, more than 50 interactive exhibits, and a shrine to the best players and coaches of college football. A visit to the museum includes time at the Indoor Playing Field, an examination of Why We Love College Football, an in-depth look at Game Day , an exploration of how legends become legendary, and a look at the inductees to the College Football Hall of Fame.

Admission to the College Football Hall of Fame costs $22.99 for adults, $19.99 for seniors and students; $17.99 for children aged 3 to 12, and free for children under 3 and military.

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High Museum of Art

A visit to the High Museum of Art is a must for art-lovers in Atlanta. This highly-rated art museum has a permanent collection with more than 18,000 pieces of art in the areas of African art, American art, decorative arts and design, European art, folk and self-taught art, modern and contemporary art, and photography. Budget a few hours to explore all the great art the High Museum has on display.

Admission to the High Museum of Art costs $14.50 per person. Children under 6 are free.

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