Georgia Capitol Museum

The Museum is one of 43 national historic sites in the state and was built on the site of the former Atlanta/Fulton County courthouse (1854-1884). Located in the neoclassical Georgia State Capitol building, the museum boasts exhibits on history, art, and flags. The Georgia Capitol Museum has been a source of inspiration for over 130 years. Over the years, the Capitol has played a central role in Georgia's policy and legislation, and has been the site of many notable events in the state's history. Today, the Capitol is a culturally, economically, and socially significant building, serving as the symbolic cornerstone of Georgia's politics. The building was reconstructed using over 500,000 bricks rescued from the City Hall, Georgia stone for the interior, and local pine. Visitors can take interpretive tours to learn about Georgia's history and the Capitol. The Museum provides tourists with the opportunity to explore Georgia's most important government building up close and personal.