High Museum of Art
High Museum of Art
4.5
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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This stunning, porcelain-enameled building was designed by famed architect Richard Meier and is rivaled only by the art inside. Featuring American, European and African art, as well as decorative art and photography, the High Museum boasts a permanent collection of over 11,000 pieces, many of which can be viewed from different levels of the four-story, glass atrium.
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- aspiringtraveler2013United States228 contributionsFirst visitThis should be on your Atlanta itinerary. The Arts District is a lovely area. As we approached the museum, we were greeted with live music in the courtyard for a free family event on a Saturday, with several activities for children. I was impressed with the Museum's efforts to engage families. The collections on display are outstanding with excellent curation. Be aware that the museum restaurant is not fully operational as of this writing; that was the only disappointment.Visited April 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 3 May 2023
- Sherpa759001Orlando, Florida7 contributionsQuiet Day at HighWeekday visit was lovely. Quiet day, but so much to see. I loved all exhibits and spent much time admiring. Everyone was nice. Their were learning lectures in front of some pieces, but was able to work around. Nice dayVisited May 2023Travelled soloWritten 18 May 2023
- jpjpjpjpj288 contributionsGreat museum - each individual exhibit is worthwhile, as well as the permanent exhibits.It doesn’t matter when you go, there is always an exhibit you’ll find well curated and inspirational. This time we were nearby and visited without any plans. Turns out there were three individual exhibits (photography, folk art, and Nubian archeology) that impressed us.Visited June 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 19 June 2023
- High on art!Honolulu, Hawaii12 contributionsHigh on art!Had great time! I toured the museum solo for more than an hour then joined the docent for her tour. The museum is so beautiful, I just kept walking around and I would see something I hadn’t see the first time. I was in Cumberland area so I got to take mass transit which even made it easier to get around. This was my second trip and it was even more beautiful this time.Visited May 2023Written 22 June 2023
- LisaAtlanta, Georgia97 contributionsEngaging experience! 5 stars!We were there several times, and each time had a blast! Classic, Impressionist, and contemporary art is perfectly balanced and gives an opportunity to understand the complexity of every historical stage of art. Special attention to the Veiled Rebecca statue that is a masterpiece not to be missed. The temporary exhibitions are always I look forward to seeing. Beautiful, peaceful place to appreciate art.Visited February 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 3 August 2023
- LaKisha WColumbia, South Carolina42 contributionsHighly Recommend High ArtMy daughter loves museums just as much as I do and this museum did not disappoint. We truly enjoyed the Samurai Exhibit along with all the other exhibits. I really enjoyed the gift shop and I was able to apply my ticket cost to a membership. Highly recommended.Visited September 2023Travelled with familyWritten 4 September 2023
- Hilary12 contributionsYesAwesome rotating visits, amazing permanent collection. Something for everyone to see from children (education and play center) to adults, modern to impressionist to African art and everything in between. Takes 2-3 hours to see everything, time slot selection, but give yourself extra time because they usually have everyone out exactly at closing time.Visited September 2023Travelled soloWritten 21 September 2023
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CobbCoGA
Marietta, GA813 contributions
Feb 2024 • Solo
The museum has a lot of interesting pieces, but it should be better. It's not keeping up with Atlanta, in that it feels like it belongs in a mid-sized metro, not what we are anymore. It doesn't compare to MMA in New York or the DIA in Detroit, for example. One thing that really irritated me was some Hudson River era art that is stacked up on a wall to the ceiling with the lights reflecting on it, so it is very hard to see. The line to get in (on a Sunday) was quite long, as was the line for the $20 parking. I bailed on that at last second and lucked out and found street parking. The facility is very modern, and not for those for whom heights are a thing by the way. There are some lovely and important works, so it's good to see them, but eh, I'm rating it average.
Written 18 February 2024
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Vacation736046
Boynton Beach, FL136 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
The building is gorgeous and the folk art and African collections fascinating but the museum seems to go out of it’s way to be user unfriendly. There is no map so you need to navigate on your phone and the process is unclear. Also I would guess not everyone has a phone. One of the main exhibits was about Beatrix Potter but on this day the elevator was out of commission. We’re in our 80s so access was laborious and when we were done we ended up on the ground floor and had to go outside to renter and explain we’d already paid. Finally we followed signs to the lower level to the cafe only to find it wasn’t open, and looked like it never had been.
Written 20 October 2023
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Hilary
12 contributions
Sept 2023 • Solo
Awesome rotating visits, amazing permanent collection. Something for everyone to see from children (education and play center) to adults, modern to impressionist to African art and everything in between. Takes 2-3 hours to see everything, time slot selection, but give yourself extra time because they usually have everyone out exactly at closing time.
Written 21 September 2023
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LaKisha W
Columbia, SC42 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
My daughter loves museums just as much as I do and this museum did not disappoint. We truly enjoyed the Samurai Exhibit along with all the other exhibits. I really enjoyed the gift shop and I was able to apply my ticket cost to a membership. Highly recommended.
Written 4 September 2023
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L S
1 contribution
Jul 2023
This could be an excellent museum-- the collection is quite impressive, especially considering what it was ten-fifteen years ago. That being said, the placement of the regular collection is peculiar at best-- some impressionist paintings are hiding in corners behind furniture. The lighting, in general, is abysmal. Where placement of certain frames cause glare, other paintings are left quite literally in the shadows. There is one room where paintings are stacked right on top of each other so high some paintings are barely visible, while other walls contain merely one painting. Then there is a beautiful sculpture on the ground floor which is left in the strangest, dim, empty spot of the building near some old furniture and an old, dusty rug. It's odd.
Written 23 August 2023
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Lisa
Atlanta, GA97 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
We were there several times, and each time had a blast! Classic, Impressionist, and contemporary art is perfectly balanced and gives an opportunity to understand the complexity of every historical stage of art. Special attention to the Veiled Rebecca statue that is a masterpiece not to be missed. The temporary exhibitions are always I look forward to seeing. Beautiful, peaceful place to appreciate art.
Written 3 August 2023
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High on art!
Honolulu, HI12 contributions
May 2023
Had great time! I toured the museum solo for more than an hour then joined the docent for her tour. The museum is so beautiful, I just kept walking around and I would see something I hadn’t see the first time. I was in Cumberland area so I got to take mass transit which even made it easier to get around. This was my second trip and it was even more beautiful this time.
Written 22 June 2023
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jpjpjpjpj
288 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
It doesn’t matter when you go, there is always an exhibit you’ll find well curated and inspirational. This time we were nearby and visited without any plans. Turns out there were three individual exhibits (photography, folk art, and Nubian archeology) that impressed us.
Written 19 June 2023
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Sherpa759001
Orlando, FL7 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
Weekday visit was lovely. Quiet day, but so much to see. I loved all exhibits and spent much time admiring. Everyone was nice. Their were learning lectures in front of some pieces, but was able to work around. Nice day
Written 18 May 2023
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Jaye Tyler
Monroe, NC98 contributions
May 2023
One of the floors was closed during our visit due to an exhibit change. Another part of the museum was closed off for member's day. Wish we had known that before buying tickets. The art we got to view was nice. Lovely gift shop.
Written 8 May 2023
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How long should I plan to spend at the museum? Are two hours enough to see most of it or should I plan on spending more time here?
Thank you!
Delta567
Alpharetta, GA32 contributions
It all depends on how long you take to look at the exhibits. Some areas we zip through and others we stare in wonder and discuss the genius of the piece.
I would definitely go early in the day and allow a minimum of 2 hours for a cursory exploration. It is a beautiful and interesting museum, so you can easily spend 3-4 hours enjoying yourself.
Have fun! And go back when you can. It is always evolving! : )
Laurie N
Grande Prairie, Canada51 contributions
Is it worth the trip and ticket to see the High Museum of Art?
Chang- G
North Kingstown, RI422 contributions
I found it to be a good and interesting museum and easy to access. If you're a Bank of America account holder and go the first weekend of a month, you get free entry!
How much does it cost?
Chang- G
North Kingstown, RI422 contributions
Here's a sweet deal: On the first full weekend of a month, if you have a Bank of America debit or credit card, you can get in free!
rkdalwjd112
Seoul, South Korea
How many languages do docent ?
Marissa K
Decatur, Georgia17 contributions
I'm sorry I don't understand the question
How long does it take to move through the museum
Farrah R
Valdosta, GA80 contributions
Like others have stated it depends, my husband and I were there for 3 hours and we didn't see everything.
JadeCharie
Baltimore, MD1 contribution
Hi, does anyone have a picture of the High Cafe's menu?
pcloverva
North Myrtle Beach, SC118 contributions
Sorry no..... basic sandwich shop or limited caffeteria choice. Go to DaVincis a short walk away. Inexpensive and good.
Dennis L
Galloway, New Jersey, United States6 contributions
Ado you have a place where we could eat lunch?
barbdaveroanoke
Roanoke, VA102 contributions
Yes, there is a Cafe in the High Museum but there is also a little deli in the other smaller building where they had excellent sandwiches which were in a refrigerated case and drinks,and you could eat them at tables and chairs in the lobby. The 3 of us ate for under $15.
Janekws
Peachtree City, GA21 contributions
what is the cost of a visit for adults, seniors , children 12 and under? Family package cost.
Is there a special exhibit at present? What is it and what is the cost?
juniper7
wisconsin61 contributions
Tickets are $19.50 for adults, $16.50 for seniors and $12.00 for children, We belong to another (home town) Art Museum which gave us a reciprocal membership and reduced ticket. You can check NARM and ROAM for a list of museums that give that benefit. Also, you can always "google" High Museum of Art to find out about current exhibitions and ticket fees.
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