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Tellus Science Museum is about an hour north of Atlanta and offers amazing exhibits. 

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1. Center for Puppetry Arts - Midtown

Featuring Jim Henson's lovable characters such as Kermit the Frog and Big Bird, this museum appeals to all ages with a collection of over 5,000 puppets. Receive four free passes when you use the Passport to Puppetry Experience Pass from Georgia Public Libraries.

2. Tellus Science Museum - Cartersville

Kids love this Cartersville museum for its fossils, minerals, and science-in-motion exhibits. As part of Museums on Us, admission is free the first weekend of each month. Active military members are always free.

3. Atlanta History Center - Buckhead

Learn about Atlanta's rich culture, people, and history at Atlanta History Center, home to the historic Cyclorama, an immersive painting depicting the Battle of Atlanta during The Civil War. As part of Museums on Us, admission is free the first weekend of each month. Alternatively, you can receive free admission for two guests when you borrow the Georgia Library Experience Pass.

4. Breman Museum - Midtown

Discover Jewish heritage and history through stories, art, and exhibits at the Breman Museum. The Georgia Library Experience Pass offers free admission for four people.

5. Booth Western Art Museum - Cartersville

See the story of westward expansion through art, photography, and sculptures at this museum about an hour northwest of Atlanta. Free Family Thursdays occur the second Thursday of each month from 4-8pm. Children 12 and under get free admission every day.

6. Computer Museum of America - Roswell

The Georgia Library Experience Pass allows free admission for four people to Computer Museum of America. Opened in 2019, the museum pays homage to over 50 years of computer technology with a collection of supercomputers, personal computers, arcade games, and even a German WWII Enigma machine.

7. Dahlonega Gold Museum - Dahlonega

At Dahlonega Gold Museum, located inside the historic Lumpkin County Courthouse, your family will learn about the Georga Gold Rush of 1829.wh As part of Super Museum Sunday, the state historic site is free all day Sunday, February 9, 2025.

During the High Museum's first free weekend each month, families enjoy special activities. Photo by Alphonso Whitfield Eve

8. High Museum of Art - Midtown

Develop a love for the arts at the prestigious High Museum. The museum offers free admission on the second Sunday of each month with special family programming. Visitors still must have a reservation and timed tickets to enter. Children under six are always free. As part of Museums on Us, admission is also free the first weekend of each month.

9. Michael C. Carlos Museum - Druid Hills

Journey to Ancient Egypt, Rome, and Greece at this museum on Emory University's campus. Families gain free admission during Sunday Funday, held the first Sunday of each month during the academic school year. This drop-in event is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Children under five are always free. You can also reserve six free passes to the museum through the Georgia Library Experiences Pass.

Explore the legacy of the nation's 39th president, who was the only Georgian ever to be president.

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10. Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site - Downtown

This tribute to the civil rights leader is one of Atlanta's top tourist destinations and there is never a fee to visit. Although the MLK Jr. birth home is currently closed for repairs, all other buildings, including the iconic Ebenezer Baptist Church and Historic Fire Station No. 6, are open.

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11. Fernbank Science Center - Druid Hills

Admission to Fernbank Science Center is always free and a treat for kids to learn about science and astronomy. Exhibits include a meteorite collection and the space capsule from Apollo 6.

12. Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum

Explore the legacy of the nation's 39th president, who was the only Georgian ever to be president, amid a 30-acre greenspace. This is a free museum for kids 16 and younger, however there is an admission cost for adults and seniors (must be purchased online).

13. Atlanta Monetary Museum - Midtown

Nothing like learning about money when you're saving money! The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta created this museum to teach young and old about the U.S. economy, the history of our money, and much more.

14. David J. Sencer CDC Museum - Emory

If you have budding biologists or healthcare workers, take them to the CDC Museum to learn all about public health. The museum and parking are always free. Note the museum is closed on weekends and major holidays.

15. Georgia Capitol Museum - Downtown

Our state capitol offers a museum where kids can learn about Georgia's history and government. Admission is free, and reservations aren't required. For more family fun, download one of the scavenger hunts before your visit. 

16-17. Marietta and Roswell Fire Museums - Marietta, Roswell

What kid doesn't love fire trucks?! At these facilities, kids can learn about the history and technology of firefighting in Georgia for free. 

18. Museum of History and Holocaust Education - Kennesaw

Located at Kennesaw State University, this important museum presents exhibits and educational resources about World War II and the Holocaust to promote dialogue about the past and how it affects today. Admission is free.

19. Museum of Aviation - Warner Robbins

Visit the second-largest museum in the U.S. Air Force where volunteers have restored over 85 aircraft. Located in four hangars next to Robins Air Force Base, this museum is open every day of the week. Parking and admission are free.   

20. National Infantry Museum - Columbus

Located in Columbus, this free museum pays tribute to Army infantrymen and the country they serve. Visitors are encouraged to give donations and can watch films in the giant screen theater, experience combat simulators, and learn from interactive exhibits.

21-23. Roswell's Historic House Museums - Roswell

Tour all three of Roswell's Historic House Museums (Barrington Hall, Bulloch Hall, and Smith Plantation) for free. Operated by the City of Roswell, the houses showcase living conditions for early settlers. Check individual sites for hours of operation.

24. Waffle House Museum - Decatur

Step back in time to the very first Waffle House, which opened on this site in 1955. Call ahead to reserve a free guided tour on Wednesdays, best for kids ages 10 and up, or check the website for free self-guided tours held four Saturdays each year.

Unless noted, photos by the author