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Atlanta History Center
Atlanta, Georgia

Arboretum, Archaeology, Art, Botanical Garden, Children's, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Library

The Atlanta History Museum at the Atlanta History Center is one of the largest history museums in the nation, featuring award-winning signature exhibitions that tell the story of the region's people, from its earliest settlers to the international city of today. Be sure to check our calendar for listings of our current temporary exhibitions. The Atlanta History Museum also includes a unique Museum Shop and Chick-fil-A at the Coca Cola Café.

Chattahoochee Nature Center
Roswell, Georgia

Arboretum, Botanical Garden, Children's, General, Natural History, Nature Centers, Park, Science, Specialized

Founded by local citizen activists in the mid-1970s, hundreds of people have worked to build a strong grassroots environmental learning center touching the lives of more than 100,000 children and adults each year.

Elachee Nature Science Center
Gainesville, Georgia

Nature Centers, Science

The word "Elachee" is from the Cherokee language meaning "new green earth". Elachee is a woodland refuge and museum designed to involve, excite and educate visitors of all ages. Elachee Nature Science Center is located within the 1500 acre Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve. We offer a variety of environmental education programs...school field trips,homeschool programs, scout programs, adult master naturalist program, teacher education, summer day camp, children's birthday parties, public programs including First Saturday Hikes, special Saturday programs, Snake Day, Fall Family Festival, and nature-oriented volunteer opportunities. Additionally we have two exhibit halls, a live animal room with native reptiles and amphibians, and a nature shop.

Imagination Station Children's Museum
Augusta, Georgia

Children's, History, Park, Science, Specialized

We are a non-profit, inclusive, member-run children's museum featuring interactive educational exhibits and occasional programming. Our exhibit space includes Sensorimotor Corner, the Fixer Upper, Science Corner, the Pre-Literacy Room, and the Art Studio. We focus on providing quality educational exhibits for children ages 0 to 6 and parents.

Marble Museum
Nelson, Georgia

Archaeology, General, History, Science, Specialized

The museum includes a year-round exhibit that includes “examples of fine marble and shows the history of marble mining in Pickens County. Many stone cutters and other workers who migrated from either Italy or Scotland in the early years of the industry settled in Nelson to work in the area’s marble industry. Today the Great Northern Railroad operates between Tate, Georgia, and the CSX interchange at Elizabeth (Marietta) five days a week. The Georgia Marble rail lines at Tate and Marble Hill, and the Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad at Blue Ridge, Georgia are also operated by GNRR. Their web site also states the the “GNRR runs through a Georgia Marble facility that no is no longer served by rail” at Nelson. Information source is From Wikipedia

Museum of Arts and Sciences
Macon, Georgia

Art, Natural History, Science

The Museum is an art and science museum with changing exhibits, planetarium, observatory, live animals, 3 story interactive Discovery House and nature trails. Natural history programs presented on 200-acre preserve.

Old Fort Jackson
Savannah, Georgia

General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Military, Park, Science, Specialized

Old Fort Jackson exhibits Civil War artifacts, shows video presentation, cannon displays, summer daily cannon firings and gift shop.

Tellus: Northwest Georgia Science Museum
Cartersville, Georgia

Archaeology, Children's, General, History, Library, Natural History, Planetarium, Science, Specialized

Tellus features four incredible galleries: the Weinman Mineral Gallery; Fossil Gallery; Science in Motion, a walk through the development of motorized transportation; and Collins Family My Big Backyard, a hands-on activity area for kids. Tellus also includes gem panning and fossil dig areas and a digital planetarium.

U.S. National Tick Collection
Statesboro, Georgia

General, History, Natural History, Science, University

With over 125,000 accessioned lots, over one million specimens, their associated data, and an extensive library (reprints, monographs, and books), the U.S. National Tick collection is one of the largest curated tick collections in the World, if not the largest. It belongs to the U.S. National Museum of Natural History (Smithsonian Institution) and has been housed at Georgia Southern University since 1990. The collection contains specimens from all continents, most of the approximately 860 known species of ticks, and a quarter of the primary tick types.

Cannonball House Museum
Macon, Georgia

History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Military, Science

At Cannonball House we strive to educate,promote and develop public interest in the cultural, architectural and historical heritage of the community. The house is a beautiful example of Greek Revival Architecture. In 1864, the house was struck by a Union Army artillery shell, damaging the front and an interior wall. It was the only residential property in Macon damaged during the battle of Dunlap's Farm. We have a large collection of military artifacts in our museum and the house is furnished as it would have been in the 1860's, many of the pieces orginal to the house. We offer wonderful weekend events to explore life in the 19th century, such as yarn dyeing and spinning, candle making, pottery and music.

Coca-Cola Space Science Center
Columbus, Georgia

Planetarium, Science, University

The Coca-Cola Space Science Center houses a Challenger Learning Center(for simulated space missions); the Omnisphere Theater, a 120 seat planetarium; and the Meade Observatory.

Georgia Museum of Agriculture and Historic Village
Tifton, Georgia

Art, Children's, Culture, History, Historic House, Library, Nature Centers, Park, Science

A 19th century living history museum with costumed interpreters who share the history of the region as they continue the daily activities of their community; whether in the farmhouse, fields, one-room school, or the grist mill. Ride the logging train.

L.A.B. Enterprise
Albany, Georgia

Anthropology, Archaeology, Art, Children's, Culture, Library, Natural History, Science

L.A.B. Enterprise is a cultural, interactive museum for children and teens, with blends of both science and history. It is conveniently located in East Albany, Ga, and has interactive classrooms as well as a library!

Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum
Pooler, Georgia

Art, Culture, History, Library, Military, Science, Specialized

Plan to spend the day enjoying one of the world’s most powerful museum experiences. With vintage aircraft, artifacts, photographs, the thrilling “Mission Experience,” and personal stories, this Museum has it all!

National Infantry Museum
Fort Benning, Georgia

General, History, Library, Military, Science, Specialized

This world-class tribute to Infantrymen past, present and future, is the first of its kind in the United States. Throughout the 190,000-square-foot museum, visitors will take an interactive journey through every war fought by the U.S. over the past two centuries.

Southern Forest World
Waycross, Georgia

Children's, History, Natural History, Science

A self guided museum which is dedicated to educating the public about the importance of the Forest Industry in the South and offers both indoor and outdoor exhibits. Indoor exhibits include a "talking tree" and the locally famous "mummified dog", while outdoor exhibits include a fire tower, a giant Cypress tree, and a steam-operated engine.

The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc.
Athens, Georgia

Arboretum, Botanical Garden, History, Nature Centers, Science, University

A beautiful headquarters home furnished with late 18th and early 19th century antiques to include porcelains and paintings.

MUSEUM CONFERENCES

Georgia Association of Museums 2025 Conference

February 5 - 7, 2025

Milledgeville, Georgia

Georgia Association of Museums 2025 Conference

Wednesday, February 5 - Friday, February 7, 2025

Ina Dillard Russell Library Georgia College & State University

Milledgeville, Georgia

Hosted by: Georgia Association of Museums

The Whole Story Is The Meanin

“For the fiction writer himself the whole story is the meaning, because it is an experience, not an abstraction.”― Flannery O'Connor, Mystery and Manners: Occasional Pros

Join us in Milledgeville, Georgia, for the annual Georgia Association of Museums conference as we explore the profound wisdom of Milledgeville author Flannery O'Connor’s words. In a world where narratives intersect and perspectives diverge, this theme invites proposals that delve into the essence of storytelling within museums and cultural institutions. Our work in the museum field requires us to look at stories from as many angles and perspectives as possible so that we might do our best to tell the “whole story.

Through thought-provoking discussions, interactive workshops, and engaging presentations, we will uncover the layers of meaning embedded within every artifact, exhibition, and historical account. Just as O’Connor masterfully crafted narratives that resonate with universal truths, museums hold the power to illuminate the whole story behind many objects, artworks, and cultural phenomena

We will examine how museums can embrace inclusivity, diversity, and authenticity in their storytelling practices. By acknowledging multiple perspectives and amplifying marginalized voices, we can enrich our understanding of the past and present, fostering empathy and connection within our communities.

Small Museum Association 41st Annual Conference 2025

February 17 - 19, 2025

Gaithersburg, Maryland

Small Museum Association 41st Annual Conference 2025

Monday, February 17 - Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center

Gaithersburg, Maryland

Hosted by: Small Museum Association

The annual SMA conference attracts more than 300 museum professionals, board members, and volunteers from a wide variety of small museums. They attend sessions on topics ranging from collections and education to staffing and board issues.

We offer a large Museum Resource Hall and plenty of informal networking opportunities for you to talk with (and get ideas from!) other small museum professionals and volunteers

Theme for 2025: Make It Happen!!!

Is there an exhibit, program, or fundraiser that you've been talking about doing for years? Do you feel stuck because of procrastination, lack of board support, or insufficient funds? It's time to take action

At SMA 2025, small museum professionals will share their tips and tricks of how they made it happen!

2025 California Association of Museums Conference

February 18 - 22, 2025

San Fransico, California

2025 California Association of Museums Conference

Tuesday, February 18 - Saturday, February 22, 2025

San Fransico, California

Hosted by: California Association of Museums

CAM is hard at work planning for the 2025 conference, set to take place from February 18–22, 2025 in San Francisco. We look forward to highlighting best practices and innovative ideas from California's museum community

The California Association of Museums is excited to continue offering in-person programming for 2025. We will not be requiring proof of COVID vaccination/s, but highly encourage vaccination and boosters. For the health and safety of our colleagues, masks are also encouraged (but not required). Capacity and spaces will be thoughtfully considered in the planning of this event.

For more information, please email programs@calmuseums.org.

Virginia Association of Museum's 2025 Annual Conference!

March 15 - 18, 2025

Blacksburg, Virginia

Virginia Association of Museum's 2025 Annual Conference!

Saturday, March 15 - Tuesday, March 18, 2025

The Inn at Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia

Hosted by: Virginia Association of Museums

2025 Conference Theme: Looking Back to the Future For the past several years, many museums have been deeply involved in planning programs and events to observe the 250th birthday of the United States of America. While this is certainly an occasion to celebrate, this anniversary also forces us as a society to reckon with ongoing inequities and challenges within the US that go back to its inception. As museums ask their audiences to look to the past to understand the present and shape a better future, perhaps now is a good moment in time for Virginia’s museum community to take pause and look back at its own history. We are excited to see you in Blacksburg in March 2025 as we take a moment in our hectic schedules to take pause and visit our diverse pasts. Let’s uncover and share our histories to build a more resilient Virginia museum community.

2025 Am Assoc for State and Local History Annual Conference

September 10 - 13, 2025

Cincinnati, Ohio

2025 Am Assoc for State and Local History Annual Conference

Wednesday, September 10 - Saturday, September 13, 2025

TBD

Cincinnati, Ohio

Hosted by: American Association for State and Local History

The 2025 AASLH Annual Conference, in partnership with Ohio Local History Alliance, will take place as the history field makes the final preparations to kickoff off the 250th commemoration of the founding of the United States.

The 2025 conference theme, inspired by AASLH’s Making History at 250: The Field Guide for Semiquincentennial, is an opportunity to broadly explore one of the guide’s themes, The American Experiment. For many in the American colonies in 1776, independence from Britain represented a “leap into the dark” into an unknown future

We are excited for you to join us in Cincinnati as we encourage discussion about our democracy and civic institutions and how they can help strengthen understanding, inspire action, and reveal ways that all of us can participate in and shape the ongoing American experiment.

For more information, please call 615-320-3203 or email info@aaslh.org.

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