The High Museum of Art is Atlanta's principal art museum, presenting contemporary and classic works from around the world. It sits at 1280 Peachtree Street NE in the city's Midtown district, where it is commonly known simply as "the High" or "HOMA."
What you will find
The museum's collection spans several areas, and a visit can be shaped around the ones that interest you most:
- American art, one of the museum's notable strengths
- Decorative arts, showing objects made for everyday and ceremonial use
- Photography, covering a range of periods and approaches
- Contemporary and classic works from many parts of the world
What kind of visit it makes
The High suits a relaxed, unhurried afternoon. Because the collection covers so many periods and media, it works equally well for a focused visit to one area or a wider walk through the galleries. It is also a good choice if you want to see art indoors, whatever the weather outside.
For current hours, admission details and any special exhibitions, contact the museum directly at +1-404-733-4400 before you go, as these can change.
Around the museum
The museum is in Midtown, a part of Atlanta with a mix of streets, shops and places to eat, so it is easy to combine a gallery visit with a meal or a stroll before or after. Its Peachtree Street address makes it straightforward to find if you are already moving around the city centre.
