The High Museum of Art is an art museum on Peachtree Street in Midtown Atlanta. It shows historical and contemporary art and traveling exhibitions. It also runs monthly free and low-cost programs, classes, camps, tours, and events for kids, teens, adults, and seniors.
ADAMA is an art museum at Pittsburgh Yards in Atlanta. It shows art and culture from Africa and the African diaspora, with exhibits, artist talks called Arts Salons, and member programs. The gallery is open Thursday through Saturday, from noon to 5 PM.
APEX is a museum in the Sweet Auburn neighborhood of Atlanta. It tells the history of African and African American people through exhibits, talks, films, and workshops. It also offers guided group tours, school field trips, traveling exhibits, and space to rent for events.
The Black Achievement Fund is a nonprofit that collects monthly member contributions to build Black-owned land, community spaces and programs. Members get a free online African history course, and the group runs events and online programs, including some at its Kemet Club on Church Street. Membership is open to anyone who believes in its mission.
The Auburn Avenue Research Library is a special library in the Fulton County Library System. It focuses on African American culture and history and on other people of African descent. Staff help with research, and the library has archives, art and history exhibits, and public programs such as lectures, film screenings and book talks.
The Clark Atlanta University Art Museum is an art museum on the Clark Atlanta University campus. It collects, protects, and shows art and objects that tell the story of African American history and culture. It puts on free exhibitions and public talks for the community.
The Atlanta Preservation Center is a nonprofit that works to save Atlanta's old and important buildings, neighborhoods and landscapes. It teaches students about local history, runs a free summer camp for children, speaks up when historic places are in danger, and offers memberships.P. Grant Mansion.
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights is a museum in downtown Atlanta.S. Civil Rights Movement and on human rights around the world, plus a children's gallery for ages 12 and under. It also holds family events on Saturdays, group and school visits, and programs for schools.
The King Center is a nonprofit in Atlanta that teaches Dr.'s ideas of nonviolence. People can visit its free campus, take nonviolence trainings, use classroom resources, or do research in its archives. Students, teachers, and volunteers can join its programs.
Praise House Project is a nonprofit led by artist Charmaine Minniefield. It places a small wooden "praise house" with a projected ring shout in Atlanta-area communities to honor Black history. It also runs a youth program, internships, talks, art gatherings and remembrance events.
The Carlos Museum is an art and history museum at Emory University. People can see art and objects in the galleries, join tours, and do hands-on activities with kids. Adult tickets cost $10, but Sunday FUNdays, the Georgia Public Libraries Family Pass, and free membership are ways to get in without paying. The museum says admission will be free starting January 6, 2027.
Hammonds House Museum is an art museum in Atlanta's West End. It shows art by artists of African descent in a historic Victorian home with a sculpture garden. The museum also holds talks, walking tours, family and school programs, and community days.
ARTS InCommunity is an Atlanta-area program of InCommunity that helps people with disabilities and other underserved groups visit museums, enjoy performances, and attend sporting events. Members pay an annual fee to request donated tickets through individual or agency memberships. It also helps cultural organizations make their spaces, websites, and exhibits more accessible.
The King Center in Atlanta is a living memorial to Dr., started by Coretta Scott King in 1968. You can visit the grounds and exhibits for free, use its archive, take nonviolence training, and join youth, school and volunteer programs.
The East Point Historical Society is a nonprofit history museum at 1685 Norman Berry Drive. It is free to visit, and you can look through old photos and records there or in its online collection. It also holds history talks and cultural events, and it welcomes help from people who can name photos, give items, or help plan events.
MODA is a museum in Midtown Atlanta that is all about design. It shows one exhibition at a time and runs tours, workshops, tastings, and programs for kids and teens. It is open Wednesday to Sunday, and it holds Free Friday days on set dates.
The Auburn Avenue Research Library is a special library of the Fulton County Library System. It focuses on the culture and history of African American people and other people of African descent. Staff help with research, the archives hold original historical records, and the library hosts exhibits, film screenings, lectures, book discussions and workshops.
Historic Oakland Foundation is a nonprofit that takes care of Oakland Cemetery, Atlanta's oldest public burial ground and a historic park. People can visit the grounds for free, take guided tours, and go to seasonal events. Families can join homeschool days and camps, and anyone can apply to volunteer.
Mothership Sirius B is a three-floor art show in Atlanta, made by artist Fabian Williams (Occasional Superstar) and Sindy Guerrero-Williams. It looks at how science fiction shaped our world and invites visitors to imagine the future. The space also hosts public events like a Halloween block party.
The Jim Alexander Collection is the photo archive of Jim Alexander, a documentary photographer who has recorded Black life and human rights for decades. You can look at his photo collections on the website. You can also ask to visit the studio in East Point, ask for prints, or ask about speaking events.
