3 Best Places To See in Augusta, GA

“Augusta Museum of History was established in 1937 to safeguard, accumulate, and expound Augusta's bygone days. The Museum curates the most comprehensive and noteworthy historical collection in the CSRA region and commemorates historical research. Additionally, it houses Augusta's Story's enduring exhibition, which chronicles a 12,000-year voyage through the area's history. Augusta Museum of History is also a resource hub for professional historians, media personnel, individuals, and organizations. One of the Museum's permanent exhibits centers around Augusta's healthcare history. Moreover, the Augusta Museum of History features four indoor venues suitable for weddings, non-profit and corporate events, and social gatherings. Free admission for children under 6 and members.”

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“Morris Museum of Art focuses on the art and artists of the American South. The Museum boasts a permanent collection of 5,000 works of art and a diverse range of constantly changing special exhibitions and public programs. Morris Museum of Art is also home to the Center for Southern Art, which comprises a reference library and a research facility. The museum store offers many artful gifts, including handmade by Southern artists and artisans. In September 1992, the Morris Museum of Art opened its doors to the public and received more than 10,000 visitors during its first three months of operation. Since then, it has remained steadfast in its efforts to fulfill its promise of making the language of artistic expression. The Morris Museum of Art is committed to promoting artistic exploration, delivering an enriching visitor experience, and exercising civic responsibility. Free Admission For Children 12 and Younger, Students, and Military.”

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“Pexcho's American Dime Museum is dedicated to the legacy of the Dime Museum. The idea for the Museum was inspired by Dick Horne's American Dime Museum, which closed in 2006. The Museum offers an immersive experience that takes visitors back to the heyday of the dime museum during the mid-1800s. The Museum is a unique addition to downtown Augusta, owned by a family. It is an authentic recreation of a museum popular among working-class people in the late 19th century. In addition to showcasing a collection of unusual and bizarre objects, the Museum also displays preserved animals in jars. The Carnival Room is a particularly noteworthy exhibit featuring a collection of circus, sideshow, and midway memorabilia, including original posters, games, and photographs of past and present performers.”

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