The links below are provided as a reference point for the benefit of our residents.
The list is not comprehensive and the Office of Residence Life & Housing does
not
endorse
or
promote the listed businesses or institutions.
MUSEUMS | THEATRES/ARTS | HISTORICAL
ATTRACTIONS
www.apexmuseum.org
The African American Panoramic Experience Museum, known as the APEX, was
incorporated in 1978 as the only museum in Atlanta dedicated to sharing
rich and often untold
history of African Americans. Visitors to the Apex will see exhibitions
that detail the contributions of African Americans.
www.callanwolde.org
The Callanwolde Fine Arts Center is an old treasure of Atlanta. It was
a family home of the Candlers and has now been donated to the arts. The
building
hosts
many educational and cultural events throughout the year ranging from
tango lessons to art gallery openings.
www.jimmycarterlibrary.org
The Carter Center Library provides tours during the day for anyone interested
in the history of the President, during and after his presidency. The
Library holds a number of documents and memoranda associated with Carter’s
presidency.
The center also hosts a number of special events throughout the year
such as screenings of movies about Atlanta and fundraisers for causes
with which
the
center is associated.
www.puppet.org
The Center for Puppetry Arts hosts a wide variety of shows throughout
the year for all ages many shows are specifically geared toward children
and
families.
In addition to the shows the center is home to a museum of the puppetry
arts and even offers classes on the making of puppets.
www.fernbank.edu
Fernbank offers a number of very diverse events and activities for
the community. The Museum has many permanent and temporary exhibits.
It also
houses an IMAX
theatre that is very popular especially through its program on
Friday nights for its “Martinis and IMAX” program. In addition, the museum
has educational
opportunities for all ages.
www.high.org
The High Museum of Art sponsors Atlanta’s best in terms of art
and culture. The High Museum has many exhibits of interest including
traveling exhibits
from all
over the world. Visitors will be able to see works of art from
all
areas and time periods. There is also a college night held at
least once a
year where
students are admitted free.
www.carlos.emory.edu
The Michael C. Carlos Museum has a permanent collection of some
15,000 objects including art from Egypt, Greece, Rome, the Near
East, the
Americas, Asia,
Africa, and Oceania. The museum also has artworks dating from
the Middle Ages to the
20th century on display in 29 galleries. The Museum is located
on the Main Quadrangle of the Emory University campus.
www.woccatlanta.com
Experience the world of Coca-Cola in Atlanta. This unique experience
lets you celebrate the history and sample the future of this
soft drink. Visitors
pass
through a series of fun and fascinating exhibit galleries,
and complete their experience with complimentary servings of their
favorite Company
soft drinks
from around the world.
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www.alliancetheatre.org
The Alliance Theatre Company, the largest regional theatre
in the Southeast, is a leader in producing exciting
and diverse works
for the stage.
The Alliance has achieved critical and commercial recognition
as one of the
country's
leading theatres. The Alliance's education and outreach
programs include audience enrichment
activities, an acting program for youth and adults,
strong relationships
with schools, and an ongoing teacher-training institute.
www.emory.edu/ARTS
The box office has two locations: the Burlington Road
Building at 1804 North Decatur Road or the Munroe
Theater in the
Dobbs University Center
at 605
Asbury Circle. Call 404.727.5050 for hours of operation
and information on parking.
Tickets are available by mail, by telephone, and
in person. Cash, personal checks, Visa, and MasterCard
are accepted.
www.atlantaballet.com
The South's premier ballet company brings you a dynamic
season you will remember for years to come. Atlanta
Ballet’s inspiration
covers
the spectrum
- classical
traditions, rock 'n roll, blues, operatic tragedies,
and gothic masterpieces. It's ballet with a passionate
21st
century sensibility,
featuring
a dazzling array of artists and groundbreaking
collaborations. You will
be thrilled
by the power of timeless classics and provocative
new concepts, as ballet is pushed
to magnificent new heights.
www.atlantaopera.org
The Atlanta Opera strives to present opera productions
of the highest standards possible while fostering
education about
the art form
and encouraging its
growth with services and programs designed to
fill the needs
of the community.
www.atlantasymphony.org
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) is one of
the youngest American orchestras to achieve prominence
on the global
stage. Now in
its 56th season, the
ASO's stature was most recently affirmed when
- following
a two-year international search - the Orchestra
announced the
appointment
of ROBERT SPANO as Music
Director.
www.foxtheatre.org
The Fox Theater is an Atlanta landmark that has
been attracting visitors since it’s opening in
the 1920’s.
Along with the
Broadway shows that
come to the
Fox all throughout the year, special movie screenings
also take place.
www.woodruffcenter.org/wac
The Woodruff Arts Center offers its visitors
a bold variety of performing and visual arts
- both
traditional
and
avant-garde. For 30 years,
the Woodruff Center has set the arts standard
for Atlanta and the Southeast.
Today the
Woodruff
Arts
Center includes the Alliance Theatre Company,
High Museum of Art, Atlanta College of Art, 14th
Street
Playhouse
and the
Atlanta
Symphony
Orchestra.
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www.atlhist.org
The Atlanta History Center offers many different
outlets for education and fun for the
whole family. Attractions
include the Tullie Smith
Farm and the
Swan
House, as well as exhibits on American
Frontiers and the American
Civil War. Also included are many new
and traveling exhibits.
www.webguide.com/cyclorama
Home of the world's largest painting, "The Battle of Atlanta." The Cyclorama is also the home of the historic Civil War locomotive "TEXAS." Through spectacular music, art, and sound effects, history comes alive as you
step back to July 22, 1864 and become
part of the battle. Located in historic Grant Park, next to the Zoo Atlanta
and is open
daily
from 9:30 AM to 4:30
PM.
www.dekalbhistory.org
The DeKalb Historical Society is one
of the largest county-based historical
societies
in Georgia.
DHS is housed in the
Old Courthouse on the Square
in downtown Decatur,
and this location provides space
for the archives and museum. DHS also maintains
a
historic complex,
which
includes three
pre-Civil War structures:
the Benjamin
Swanton House and two log cabins.
The Society
sponsors a variety of public outreach
programs, such as
historic tours,
a summer
history
camp for
elementary aged children,
and a series of monthly public events.
Learn about the history of the
Governor's Mansion from those who
have lived
there. The Georgia
Governor's Mansion is open
to the
public on
Tuesdays,
Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10:00
AM to 11:30 AM. It is located at 391 West Paces
Ferry
Rd., Atlanta, GA 30305-1001. Call
404.261.1858 for more information.
www.hammondshouse.org
Hammonds House Galleries and Resource
Center of African American Art
is Georgia's only
independent fine art
museum dedicated
to presenting art
by peoples of
African descent.
www.cr.nps.gov/nr/travel/atlanta/her
The Herndon Home is one of
eight National Historic Landmarks
in
Atlanta. The
home was built in
1910 for Alonzo Franklin
Herndon, slave-born
founder of Atlanta
Life Insurance Company and
Atlanta's first Black millionaire.
Designed
by Herndon and his wife Adrienne,
and built by Black craftsmen
the fully
furnished and
exquisitely decorated mansion
tells a compelling
story of African American struggle
and achievement. Guided tours
are conducted hourly from 10
AM to 4 PM,
Tuesday through Saturday.
www.nps.gov/kemo
Kennesaw Mountain offers a wide
variety of history and other
activities.
This battlefield
is
home to several
monuments
of the Civil
War as well as having
a number of
recreational and educational
activities for all ages.
www.nps.gov/malu
“Capture the dream.” Visit
the national park in Atlanta
that
memorializes America’s
most revered Civil Rights
Leader. Tour the birthplace
and childhood home of
Dr. King, view exhibits
of
the Civil
Rights struggle, reflect
at the gravesite of
Dr. King, and more. All
attractions are free.
The Wren’s Nest is the19th-century
farmhouse, that once
belonged to Joel Chandler
Harris,
the author
of Br'er
Rabbit and Br'er
Fox. Located
at
1050 Ralph David
Abernathy Blvd.
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