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The 5 best museums in Atlanta

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Published on March 18, 2019
The 5 best museums in AtlantaMartin Luther King Jr. Center. | Photo: Jeff E./Yelp 

Wondering where to find the best museums near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top museums in Atlanta, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're in the market for museums.

1. Martin Luther King Jr. Center

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Topping the list is Martin Luther King Jr. Center. Located at 449 Auburn Ave. NE in Sweet Auburn, the museum is the highest rated museum in Atlanta, boasting 4.5 stars out of 219 reviews on Yelp.

2. Center for Civil and Human Rights

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Next up is the Downtown's Center For Civil and Human Rights, situated at 100 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd. With 4.5 stars out of 206 reviews on Yelp, the cultural center and museum has proven to be a local favorite.

3. College Football Hall of Fame

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Downtown's College Football Hall of Fame, located at 250 Marietta St. NW, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the museum 4.5 stars out of 184 reviews.

4. The Atlanta History Center

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The Atlanta History Center, a museum and venues and event space in Buckhead, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 121 Yelp reviews. Head over to 130 W. Paces Ferry Road NW to see for yourself.

5. Jimmy Carter Library

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Finally, there's Jimmy Carter Library, a Poncey-Highland favorite with 4.5 stars out of 98 reviews. Stop by 441 Freedom Parkway to hit up the museum and library next time you're in the mood.


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