Suggestions for History Museum near Midtown, Atlanta

Oakland Cemetery • January 7, 2011One of the most beautiful & unique mansions in Atlanta. The exterior granite came from nearby Stone Mountain. The building serves as a museum, event facility, & offices for the GA Trust (upstairs).

Oakland Cemetery • October 10, 2010Wonderful place to learn about the history of Atlanta's Jewish population. Be sure to check out our tours at Oakland focusing on Jewish residents buried here & one on the Leo Frank case.

Saida L. • February 26, 2016Quaint & neat, wonderful staff and volunteers - - they really treat you as family

ed p. • May 2, 2015Completely renovated gem in Atlanta call scad to reserve a tour

Paula M. • June 26, 2018A hidden gem for sure. Amazing view, very pretty space, nice museum. A must in Atlanta

Cristian L. • October 28, 2017Probably the highlight of my stay in Atlanta. The exhibition was thorough, incredibly touching and informative. Everybody stepping in Atlanta should come to this museum.

Bob 💲☎🍒Ⓜ♒ M. • March 28, 2017Great programs easy parking a few restaurants close by

Ebrahim B. • March 7, 2019Nice place to spend 90 minutes. Shows JC legacy and rise from a small peanut farm to the White House. Nice gardens outside

Pamela B. • May 1, 2016The center is great! You should definitely visit if you haven't yet.

Tracie • April 16, 2012Very moving place...they did a wonderful job on the detailed timeline of Dr. King's life. Def. a place everyone should visit.

Mario D. • April 18, 2016The tour is fast.

Andrew C. • September 22, 2017Eternal flame of MLK's spirit and their caskets are here... really peaceful + small walk with lots of quotes. Quickly walked thru the inside exhibits, not too memorable tho

Paula M. • December 30, 2017Nice part of the MLK national history center as well.

Africancrab • March 12, 2020Outstanding collection of black history

Oakland Cemetery • March 17, 2011It was built in 1856 by Lemuel P. Grant for whom Grant Park was named. Golfer Bobby Jones was born here in 1902 when the home was used an apartment building. Now home to the ATL Preservation Center.

Andrea W. • March 14, 2011Open only by appointment. Contact AT&T Pioneers to access.

Denise T. • June 10, 2019You won’t be disappointed. Much fun was had.

Sabrina J. • 6 days agoYou're walking into a historic building not only for Madam CJ Walker shop, but where WERD (first African American radio station) allowed Martin Luther King to spread his messages!