The mission of the Atlanta Public Library is to improve the quality of life of its patrons by expanding their horizons, meeting their learning needs, and enhancing their interests in meaningful and entertaining ways.
The Atlanta Museum is CLOSED for the season.
Established in 1973, the Museum tells the story of Atlanta’s growth and development since the town’s founding in 1853. The Atlanta Museum, formerly housed in the Library, now has its own space in another of Atlanta's historic buildings.
Visitors are guided through Atlanta’s history through a series of collections including: the Atlanta Schools Collections, the Atlanta Fair Collection, the Atlanta Military Collection, the Atlanta and Abraham Lincoln Collection, and the Atlanta Civic, Municipal, Religious, and Cultural Collection. The Museum also acts a a resource center for those wishing to learn more about family history and genealogy.
Aiming to make Atlanta the best documented small town in America, the Museum continually adds to its remarkable collection. Local residents, visitors and researchers find the Museum a treasure trove of photography, public records, historical information and memorabilia.
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