Museum Guide for Kids and Families in Atlanta

Atlanta is full of great museums, attractions, and more sneaky fun educational opportunities for kids and their families. Here's our ultimate guide to the best museums, galleries and exhibits for kids in Atlanta - plus insider tips on how to make the most of your family's museum day and when to score with free museum days in Atlanta.
The Fernbank Museum, photo courtesy of Facebook
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Check out vintage Coca-Cola signs at the museum gift shop.
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Our family's favorite dinosaur (at the Fernbank and in general) is the Stegosaurus, pictured here in bronze form outside the museum.
Visiting Fernbank Museum in Atlanta with Kids: A Chance to Discover Natural History
See Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch, Elmo, and other Sesame Street characters at the Center for Puppetry Arts. Photo by the author
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The High Museum of Art offers free admission on the second Sunday of most months.
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Experience the majesty of the sea at a safe distance.
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Playing with your food is an important rule at Candytopia.
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