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Jimmy Carter Presidential Library & Museum
History Museum, Art Gallery, and Park
Poncey-Highland, Atlanta
"Beautiful area with plenty of information on his presidency!"(9 Tips)
"life at the White House"(2 Tips)
"gardens are one of the quietest places in all of the city"(3 Tips)
"Nice gardens outside"(3 Tips)
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- Anjali MirchandaniJuly 11, 2018Whether you are a bookworm or just a curious visitor, immerse your self in objects, documents, photographs, videos, and gifts from world leaders to get a view of the modern American Presidency.
- Explore GeorgiaFebruary 12, 2013This Museum features national traveling exhibits and the permanent exhibits that highlight Carter's early years, life at the White House, wonderful state gifts and key issues of the Carter Presidency.
Ebrahim BandookwalaMarch 7, 2019Nice place to spend 90 minutes. Shows JC legacy and rise from a small peanut farm to the White House. Nice gardens outside
- Charlsie 🍡June 25, 2013The gardens are one of the quietest places in all of the city - a true hide away with a great view of midtown if you find just the right spot.
- The spectacular grounds are worth a visit in their own right
U.S. Environmental Protection AgencySeptember 5, 2012EPA's Documerica Returns Traveling Exhibit will be on display at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum Sept. 24-25. Learn about the exhibit and our State of the Environment Photo Project. Read more
Mick H.December 31, 2012There's usually a good selection of book signings/lectures held at the museum.
FabioOctober 19, 2013Love the place been here many times. Puts Prez Carter in a real perspective outside bad press.
Aaron CruzJuly 24, 2013Learn about the 39th President of the United States and checkout all the greenery surrounding in the Poncey-Highland neighborhood.
Joanne JerisApril 13, 2019The gardens are pretty, but I expected more exhibits on the President and First Lady. I have been to many libraries and this one needs more stuff.
HISTORYApril 19, 2010The library was opened on Carter's 62nd birthday in 1986. It hosts special exhibits like Carter's Nobel Peace Prize & a full-scale replica of the Oval Office, including a copy of the Resolute Desk.
Oakland CemeteryNovember 3, 2010This piece of land used to be the site of the Augustus Hurt Plantation. During the Battle of Atlanta in July 1864, Union General Sherman used the plantation home as his headquarters. Read more
Brian SpearsDecember 20, 2014"A Day in the Life of the President" exhibit was beautifully done. Watch it twice.
- Jordan RaynorOctober 27, 2012It's not easy to figure out the parking here. Kind of like his presidency.
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Jimmy Carter Presidential Library & Museum
441 Freedom Pkwy NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
United States
Atlanta, GA 30307
United States
The Carter Presidential Library is a research facility and an award winning museum. Recognized for outstanding achievement in museum media, the Library also holds over 27 million pages of Jimmy Carter's White House materials plus much more.
Closed until 10:00 AM Tuesday (Show more)
- Tue–Sat
- 10:00 AM–4:45 PM
(404) 865-7100
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