Atlanta History Center Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Atlanta History Center. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Half-Day Atlanta City Tour

• Coming Home for the Holidays

• Civil War & Battlegrounds Tour of Atlanta by Private Car Service

You need separate tickets for the Atlanta History Center's two hubs. Adult admission to the ACH Buckhead campus is US$27, and kids 4–13 are US$24. Adult admission to Margaret Mitchell House is US$18.50, and kids 4–13 are US$14.50. Kids 3 and under are free.

Admission to the Buckhead campus includes entry to the permanent and temporary exhibitions, Cyclorama, historic homes, expansive gardens and grounds, and the Goizueta Children’s Experience. Educational talks for adults and daily kid-friendly programs are also included. Admission to the Margaret Mitchell House includes a self-guided audio tour.

The buildings on the Buckhead campus of the Atlanta History Center are fully accessible, while the historic Smith Farm and outdoor gardens and grounds are partially accessible. Wheelchairs are available for loan and electric scooters for rent on a first-come, first-served basis. The Margaret Mitchell House is fully accessible.

Most visitors spend 2–3 hours at the Buckhead campus to view the permanent and temporary exhibitions and walk the grounds. Dedicate at least a half-day to take a deeper dive into the collections, historic homes, and vast grounds. The self-guided audio tour of the Margaret Mitchell House lasts 45 minutes.

Yes, the Buckhead campus includes the Giozueta Children’s Experience, a large interactive space with age-appropriate activities and programs for infants to those who are 8 years old. Access is included in admission to the Atlanta History Center, but you must reserve timed entry and register for some programs in advance.