MODA (Museum of Design Atlanta)
1315 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, 30309
(404) 979-6455
MODA is a museum in Midtown Atlanta that is all about design, like buildings, graphics, fashion and everyday objects. It holds exhibits, tours and classes for kids and families. It has Free Friday, when anyone can come in without paying. Offers: Design exhibits; Free Friday admission; Guided exhibit tours; Youth education programs; Group tours. Visit museumofdesign.org or stop by the museum at 1315 Peachtree Street NE (open Wednesday to Sunday).
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What they offer 15
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Design Next (teen design studio)Program
A monthly design series for high school students, October to May. Each session covers a different design field, like architecture or interiors, and students build a portfolio.
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Education Partnerships for schools and groupsService
MODA brings hands-on design programs to schools, nonprofits, and community groups. Programs are built around the group's age, interests, and learning goals.
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Field trips for youth groupsService
MODA offers onsite and online field trips for youth groups and grades K to 12. They are free for Title One schools.
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LEGO Lab for familiesProgram
Families build with LEGO bricks in themed sessions at the Peachtree Library. Upcoming sessions are on Nov 3 and Dec 1.
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MODA membership and Member Meet-UpsService
Members get free museum admission and discounts on programs and in the Design Shop. They can also attend monthly Member Meet-Ups, like the Oct 20 preview at Ahlers & Ogletree.
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Museum visit and SALT: A Design Story exhibitionService
Visit the design museum and see its current exhibition about how salt shaped cities, landscapes, and everyday objects. Admission is paid, with lower prices for several groups.
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Private events and museum rentalService
Groups can rent the museum's lobby and galleries for receptions, meetings, workshops, and parties. Receptions hold up to 125 guests.
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Private group toursService
Groups of 6 to 20 can book a guided walk through the exhibition with a staff member, lasting about an hour. Tours are for ages 14 and over.
Events 6
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Free Friday
Select Fridays, 12:00 to 7:00 PM
On set Fridays the museum opens its doors wider so more people can see the exhibition. Check the calendar for the dates.
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Design Book Club
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A discussion group about a book and how design shapes where we gather. The Nov 6 book is The Library Book by Susan Orlean.
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Exhibit Tour of SALT: A Design Story
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A staff member leads a guided tour of the current salt exhibition. Tours are held on weekend afternoons.
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Hands-on adult workshops
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Craft workshops at the museum, such as latch-hook with reclaimed coffee sacks on Oct 24 and Handmade Altars on Oct 27.
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Queer Figure Drawing Night
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A figure drawing night at the museum. The Nov 19 session, led by Ashanti Hampton, celebrates queer bodies across time.
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Salt tasting and blending evenings
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Evenings of tasting and blending salt with Atlanta company Beautiful Briny Sea. The Oct 21 session is sold out; another is set for Nov 10.
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