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Jimmy Carter Presidential Library & MuseumvsAtlanta History Center
Both Atlanta History Center and Jimmy Carter Library & Museum are highly recommended by experts. Overall, Atlanta History Center ranks significantly higher than Jimmy Carter Library & Museum. Atlanta History Center scores 90 with endorsements from 7 sources such as Afar Magazine, Not For Tourists and Frommer's.
Jimmy Carter Presidential Library & Museum
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441 Freedom Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30307
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Concierge "Faithfully preserved records and artifacts from the 39th president's administration are on permanent display at this museum and library."
Lonely Planet "Located on a hilltop overlooking downtown, it features exhibits highlighting Jimmy Carter's 1977–81 presidency, including a replica of the Oval Office." Full review
Where "This museum details President Carter’s life, including his Navy career and the work both he and Rosalynn have done since leaving the White House." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"The official library/museum of Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the US (1977-81)." Full review
Afar Magazine "Located in the Poncey-Highland neighborhood, Jimmy Carter’s presidential library includes more than 60,000 square feet of archives and exhibits on his life." Full review
Afar Magazine "His eponymous museum offers an interesting and in-depth look at the life and presidency of Jimmy Carter." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Interactive exhibits that explore Carter's life before, during, and after his time in the Oval Office." Full review
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Don't miss the Nobel Peace Prize, the Presidential Medal of Freedom (which President Clinton gave to the Carters), and the "Day in the Life of a President" film.
Fodor's "This complex occupies the site where Union General William T. Sherman orchestrated the Battle of Atlanta (1864)." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Born in Georgia, the 39th president of the United States, Jimmy Carter, has a presidential library and museum featuring an exact replica of the Oval Office and exhibits about his life and achievements"
Frommer's "This impressive presidential library houses some 27 million pages of documents, memoranda, and correspondence from Jimmy Carter's White House years." Full review
Atlanta History Center Fodor's Frommer's Travel + Leisure
Not For Tourists Michelin Guide Afar Magazine Lonely Planet Condé Nast Traveler
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130 W Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305
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Fodor's "Life in Atlanta and the rest of the South during and after the Civil War are a major focus of this fascinating museum." Full review
Frommer's "The Atlanta History Center chronicles the past of Georgia and the Southeast, as well as the history of Atlanta." Full review
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Arrive early to avoid disappointment.
Travel + Leisure "Set on the grounds of Swan House, one of Atlanta's classic historic estates, the Atlanta History Center features permanent and special exhibitions devoted to the history of the city and region." Full review
Not For Tourists "Start here to learn Atlanta's history."
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Four excellent permanent exhibits in the Atlanta History Museum bring the city's defining experiences to life." Full review
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Be sure to visit the elegant 1928 Swan House (visit by guided tour only).
Afar Magazine "The Atlanta History Center is the hub of preservation in the city and owns the Margaret Mitchell House, Swan House, and the Tullie Smith House in addition to its main facility." Full review
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Be sure to tour the Swan House and have lunch in the Coach House.
Lonely Planet "This history museum centers on the Swan House, a 1930s mansion designed by iconic Atlanta architect Philip Trammell Shutze." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Originally founded in 1926 by a group of Atlantans dedicated to preserving their city's history, The Atlanta History Center now has a 33-acre campus of historic homes and archives." Full review
U.S. News & World Report1.0
"The Atlanta History Center seeks to explore Georgia's past through comprehensive exhibitions, historic homes and miles of gardens and trails. " Full review
Travel + Leisure "Across 33 acres of stunning Goizueta Gardens and four historic houses, the Atlanta History Center is full of both permanent and rotating exhibits devoted to Atlanta's storied past"
Atlanta Travel Guide
March 2, 2021
