Free things to do in Georgia

Museum

Allatoona Lake Visitor Center & Museum

Cartersville

Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Checked October 24, 2026

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The venue says: “Admission is free.” — exploregeorgia.org, checked October 24, 2026

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Atlanta Contemporary Art Center

Atlanta

Sunday 11am - 6pm, Tuesday & Wednesday Closed, Thursday 11am - 8pm, Friday & Saturday 11am - 6pm

Checked October 29, 2026

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The venue says: “Admission to Atlanta Contemporary is always free!” — atlantacontemporary.org, checked October 29, 2026

Park & beach

Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center

Johns Creek

Visitor Center and Farm Museum: Tuesday–Saturday 10 AM–4 PM, Sunday 12 PM–4 PM; Trails: Daily 8 AM–9 PM

Checked October 29, 2026

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The venue says: “It is free to visit. Donations are appreciated.” — autreymill.org, checked October 29, 2026

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Bernard A. Zuckerman Museum of Art

Kennesaw

Tuesday - Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

No offer on their site

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The venue says: “Free Admission: Docent-led tours and self-guided tours available upon request.” — campus.kennesaw.edu, checked October 19, 2026

Farm

Big Springs Farms

Woodstock

Friday 12pm-6pm, Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 10am-6pm

Checked October 20, 2026

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The venue says: “NO ADMISSION FEE & FREE PARKING” — bigspringsfarms.net, checked October 20, 2026

Park & beach

Celebration Park

Conyers

Daily 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

Checked October 24, 2026

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The venue says: “Free Admission” — exploregeorgia.org, checked October 24, 2026

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DeKalb History Center Museum

Decatur

Mon – Fri: 10am – 4pm, Saturday 10am - 2pm

Checked October 28, 2026

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The venue says: “Admission is free, but we do appreciate donations!” — dekalbhistory.org, checked October 28, 2026

Park & beach

Dunwoody Nature Center

Dunwoody

Sunrise to sunset, seven days a week

Checked October 28, 2026

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The venue says: “We are open sunrise to sunset, seven days a week with no admission fee!” — dunwoodynature.org, checked September 17, 2026

Zoo & aquarium

ECO Center

Rome

Monday-Friday 1:00pm-5:00pm, Last Saturday of the month 10:00am-2:00pm

Checked October 29, 2026

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The venue says: “Walk-in visitors are welcome to explore the facility through a self-guided tour of wildlife exhibits and infographics, free of charge.” — romefloydecocenter.com, checked October 29, 2026

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Euharlee Welcome Center & History Museum

Euharlee

Monday & Tuesday 10am - 4pm, Thursday-Friday 10am - 4pm, Saturday 12pm - 4pm; Wednesday and Sunday Closed

Checked October 29, 2026

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The venue says: “General admission to the museum is free.” — euharleehistory.org, checked October 29, 2026

Tour & cruise

Griffin Regional Welcome Center

Griffin

Monday–Friday 8:00am–5:00pm

No offer on their site

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The venue says: “Free Admission” — ingriffin.com, checked October 29, 2026

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Hapeville Depot Museum and Visitor Center

Hapeville

Wednesdays-Saturdays 11am-5pm

Checked October 29, 2026

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The venue says: “Free to the Public” — hapevilledepot.org, checked October 29, 2026

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Harris Arts Center - Roland Hayes Museum

Calhoun

Monday through Friday: 10AM – 4PM, Saturday and Sunday: for Events

Checked October 30, 2026

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The venue says: “Free admission to browse!” — harrisartscenter.com, checked October 29, 2026

Historic site

Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park

Atlanta

Checked October 25, 2026

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The venue says: “Park Ranger led presentations of the Birth Home are offered daily, free of charge.” — nps.gov, checked October 21, 2026

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Museum of History and Holocaust Education

Kennesaw

Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Checked October 31, 2026

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The venue says: “The Museum of History and Holocaust Education is free and open to the public.” — kennesaw.edu, checked October 16, 2026

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Rome Area History Center

Rome

Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Checked October 29, 2026

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The venue says: “Admission is always free and open to everyone.” — romeareahistorycenter.org, checked October 29, 2026

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Senoia Area Historical Society and Museum

Senoia

Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Checked October 27, 2026

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The venue says: “Admission is free!” — senoiahistory.com

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Seven Springs Museum

Powder Springs

Wednesday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturday Noon – 4 p.m., Sunday 1 – 4 p.m.

Checked October 26, 2026

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The venue says: “The museum is free and open to the public.” — powderspringsga.gov, checked October 26, 2026

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Spelman College Museum of Fine Art

Atlanta

Wednesday - Saturday 12 noon - 5 PM

No offer on their site

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The venue says: “The museum is free and open to the public.” — museum.spelman.edu, checked October 29, 2026

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Waffle House Museum

Decatur

No offer on their site

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The venue says: “**COST:** Free” — wafflehouse.com, checked October 28, 2026

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Walk Of Heroes Veterans Memorial Park

Conyers

Thursday through Tuesday, Summer 8:00am – 7:00pm, Closed Wednesdays and National Holidays

Checked October 29, 2026

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The venue says: “Our memorial is free to the public but might require an entry fee into Black Shoals Park.” — walkofheroes.org, checked October 29, 2026

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Arthur J Moore Museum

St. Simons Island

Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Checked October 29, 2026

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The venue says: “Admission is free, though donations are always appreciated.” — epworthbythesea.org, checked October 29, 2026

Park & beach

Fort Frederica National Monument

St. Simons Island

Checked October 25, 2026

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The venue says: “This site is fee-free year-round. No entrance fee or pass is required.” — nps.gov, checked October 21, 2026

Museum

Fort Stewart 3rd ID Museum

Fort Stewart

Mon: Closed; Tue–Fri: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Sat–Sun: Closed

Hours via Google Maps

No offer on their site

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The venue says: “Free admission.” — history.army.mil, checked October 24, 2026

Museum

Vidalia Onion Museum

Vidalia

Monday - Friday 9:00am-5:00pm

No offer on their site

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The venue says: “The museum is free and open to the public” — visitvidaliaga.com, checked October 28, 2026

Museum

Hickory Hill historic house museum

Thomson

Monday - Friday, Grounds open 8AM-5PM, Tours of the house available between 10AM-4PM

Checked October 29, 2026

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The venue says: “Admission Free” — hickory-hill.org, checked October 29, 2026

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McDuffie Museum

Thomson

Wed-Thurs Closed, Fri-Sat 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Sunday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Checked October 29, 2026

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The venue says: “Admission is free for all visitors!” — mcduffiemuseum.org

Park & beach

Phinizy Swamp Nature Park

Augusta

7AM – 7PM October through March; 7AM – 8PM April through September

Checked October 31, 2026

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The venue says: “Phinizy Swamp Nature park is **free** and open to the public **365 days a year, roughly from dawn to dusk**.” — phinizycenter.org, checked October 25, 2026

Museum

Museum of Aviation

Robins Air Force Base

Mon–Sat 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Sun 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

Checked October 29, 2026

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The venue says: “FREE Admission | FREE Parking” — museumofaviation.org, checked October 29, 2026

Museum

Old School History Museum

Eatonton

Tuesday–Friday 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Checked October 29, 2026

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The venue says: “Admission to the OSHM (and all programs) is free, but donations are appreciated.” — oldschoolhistorymuseum.org, checked October 29, 2026

MuseumWHAT'S ON

Nov 7 · The Heart of Albany Festival

Albany Museum of Art

Albany

10 am-5 pm Tuesdays through Saturdays

Checked October 31, 2026

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The venue says: “Admission to the Albany Museum of Art is free to everyone.” — albanymuseum.com, checked October 29, 2026

MuseumWHAT'S ON

Nov 13 – Dec 12 · Arts Center Fine Art and Fine Craft Holiday Market

Arts Center of Moultrie

Moultrie

Monday - Friday | 10 AM - 5:30 PM

Checked October 29, 2026

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The venue says: “the festival is free to attend” — moultriearts.org, checked October 25, 2026

Historic site

Jimmy Carter National Historical Park

Plains

Checked October 25, 2026

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The venue says: “admission is free for visitors” — nps.gov, checked October 21, 2026

Park & beach

Radium Springs Garden

Albany

Tuesday–Sunday 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

Checked October 24, 2026

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The venue says: “Free Admission” — exploregeorgia.org, checked October 24, 2026

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Nov 20 · Art in the Wild

Thomasville Center for the Arts

Thomasville

Monday – Friday 10 am – 5 pm, 2nd Saturdays 10 am – 2 pm

Checked October 28, 2026

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The venue says: “Admission is free.” — thomasvillearts.org

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Cumming Arts Center

Cumming

Wednesday–Saturday 11am–3pm

Checked October 29, 2026

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The venue says: “Free Enterance” — cummingartscenter.com, checked October 29, 2026

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Elberton Granite Museum

Elberton

2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Saturday

Checked October 29, 2026

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The venue says: “Admission: Free” — egaonline.com, checked October 29, 2026

Museum

Fort Oglethorpe Welcome Center

Fort Oglethorpe

Wednesday and Friday 12n - 5p, Thursday 12n - 8p, Saturday 9a-5p

Checked October 29, 2026

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The venue says: “Admission is always free.” — letsgoforto.com, checked October 29, 2026

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Georgia Museum of Art

Athens

Tues-Wed 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thurs 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fri-Sat 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Mon Closed

Checked October 29, 2026

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The venue says: “General admission to the Georgia Museum of Art is free every day, encouraging everyone to experience more art.” — georgiamuseum.org, checked October 29, 2026

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Gwinnett Historical Society

Lawrenceville

Fridays 10:00 A.M.- 2:00 P.M.

Checked October 29, 2026

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The venue says: “FREE Admission.” — gwinnetths.org, checked October 29, 2026

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Historical Society of Cumming/Forsyth County GA

Cumming

Checked October 29, 2026

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The venue says: “Admission is free.” — historicforsyth.com, checked October 29, 2026

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Museum of Buford

Buford

11AM to 3PM Thursdays

Checked October 25, 2026

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The venue says: “Free admission to the Main Building and The Cloisters museum and gardens” — museumofbuford.com

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Sugar Hill Museum & Art Gallery

Sugar Hill

Thursday and Friday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Closed Monday through Wednesday.

No offer on their site

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The venue says: “Both are free and open to the public.” — cityofsugarhill.com, checked October 29, 2026

Museum

Tabor House Museum - Gilmer County Historical Society

Ellijay

11am-3pm Thursdays, Fridays, and the first four Saturdays of each month

Checked October 29, 2026

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The venue says: “Admission to the museum is free.” — gilmercountyhistoricalsociety.org, checked October 29, 2026