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High Museum of Art

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Description

Atlanta's leading art museum with major exhibitions, public programs, and 20,000-plus works; Midtown Arts District/Woodruff Arts Center; follow for exhibitions, curator and artist programs, neighborhood art tours, and free-access days.

Classification
Category
Art · Museums
Type
Museum
Character
Institutional · Established
Intent
See art
Coordinates
Address
1280 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30309, USA
Website
high.org
Phone
(404) 733-4400
Google rating
4.7 · 6188 reviews
Hours
open Tuesday through Sunday.
Access & characterhow this is known
Cost / age
On the second Sunday of each month, we offer free admission for all visitors and special family-friendly programming!
Primary focus
art museum
On here
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    Wednesday, November 11

    November Conversation Pieces

    High Museum of Art · 1280 Peachtree Rd NE

    Conversation Pieces — Look closely and see more: one artwork, thirty minutes, new discoveries. No art experience is necessary, and all curious learners are welcome! This month: Jadé Fadojutimi (British, born 1993).

    Friday, November 13

    Vine & Dine Luncheon

    High Museum of Art · 1280 Peachtree Rd NE

    For Adults — Our 2027 High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction Co-Chairs, Sandra Baldwin and Tony Conway, invite you to join us on Friday, November 13, for the Vine & Dine Luncheon.

    Friday, November 13

    Art & Myth

    High Museum of Art · 1280 Peachtree Rd NE

    Friday Nights — From the superstitious to the supernatural, spend Friday the 13th exploring art inspired by myths, legends, and lore. Craft your own talisman, get a tarot reading, hear experts on potions and magical ingredients, and uncover tales of magic hidden in the galleries.

    Saturday, November 14

    Studio Workshop: Tunnel Books

    High Museum of Art · 1280 Peachtree Rd NE

    Studio Workshops — Inspired by I SPY: Walter Wick’s Hidden Wonders, join us to explore storytelling, perspective, and illusion as you create your own tunnel book.

    Saturday, November 14

    Monthly Exhibition Tour: Photography as a Way of Life

    High Museum of Art · 1280 Peachtree Rd NE

    For Adults — Join us as we dive deeper into Photography as a Way of Life on this members-only tour. Explore the overlapping careers of Minor White, Aaron Siskind, and Harry Callahan, profoundly influential photographers, teachers, and thinkers who redefined photography in the mid-twentieth century.

    Saturday, November 14

    Studio Workshop: Tunnel Books

    High Museum of Art · 1280 Peachtree Rd NE

    Studio Workshops — Inspired by I SPY: Walter Wick’s Hidden Wonders, join us to explore storytelling, perspective, and illusion as you create your own tunnel book.

    Tuesday, November 17

    Member Centennial Tour: American Art at the High

    High Museum of Art · 1280 Peachtree Rd NE

    Member Exclusive — Join us as we celebrate our Centennial year with an exclusive tour just for members! With the help of a High Museum of Art docent, we will dive into the American Art collection in the recently re-installed galleries and explore what it means to be an American artist. Including many new acquisitions and old favorites, there is something for everyone to enjoy!

    Wednesday, November 18

    Access for All

    High Museum of Art · 1280 Peachtree Rd NE

    Access for All — Join us for a day of free admission and drop-in programming for adults of all ages! Whether you like to explore on your own, join a conversation, or create art, there is something for you. Come as you are and stay as long as you like.

    Wednesday, November 18

    Access for All: Focus on Martin Puryear: Nexus

    High Museum of Art · 1280 Peachtree Rd NE

    Access for All — Join us for a day of free admission and drop-in programming for adults of all ages! Whether you like to explore on your own, join a conversation, or create art, there is something for you. Come as you are and stay as long as you like.

    Wednesday, November 18

    Sensory Friendly Evening

    High Museum of Art · 1280 Peachtree Rd NE

    For Adults — We invite adults of all ages who identify as disabled or neurodivergent to join us along with their friends and family for a Sensory-Friendly Evening. This after-hours program includes drop-in art-making workshops, wellness programs, and guides for exploring art and ideas in the galleries.

    Saturday, November 21

    Holiday Market

    High Museum of Art · 1280 Peachtree Rd NE

    Holiday — Shop handcrafted gifts, artisan foods, and festive drinks from local vendors at the High’s Holiday Market. Find something special for everyone on your list.

    Saturday, November 21

    Oasis

    High Museum of Art · 1280 Peachtree Rd NE

    Oasis — Discover tranquility and connection at Oasis, a mindfulness-centered experience held on the third Saturday of each month.

    Sunday, November 29

    Study Hall: A Creative Connection Space for Working Artists

    High Museum of Art · 1280 Peachtree Rd NE

    Art Making — Study Hall is a monthly work session that invites Atlanta artists to create, experiment, and connect inside the museum. The program offers a consistent, low barrier space for self-directed creative practice and peer exchange. Artists work at their own pace while enjoying a supportive environment that highlights the museum as an active cultural space.

    Wednesday, December 2

    Meet Your Museum: Adult Tour

    High Museum of Art · 1280 Peachtree Rd NE

    Member Exclusive — Designed for new members, or any members looking to get a fresh perspective, this leisurely tour offers an hour of looking and learning led by a High Museum of Art docent. Stools and assistive listening devices will be provided.

    Friday, December 4

    Studio Workshop: Constructed Sculptures

    High Museum of Art · 1280 Peachtree Rd NE

    Studio Workshops — Inspired by Martin Puryear: Nexus, join us to explore form, structure, and construction through three-dimensional sculpture. Drawing on Puryear’s masterful craftsmanship, organic forms, and economical use of materials, you’ll investigate how similar materials can serve multiple purposes, functioning as structure, texture, and fastening systems within a single work. Using wire, paper, fabric, natural materials, and other dry media, experiment with shape, balance, and assembly as you construct your own abstract sculpture.

    Friday, December 4

    December High Frequency Friday

    High Museum of Art · 1280 Peachtree Rd NE

    Friday Nights — Set out on a musical journey with the city’s most popular DJs. Explore the museum’s special exhibitions and collections.

    Saturday, December 5

    Toddler Saturday

    High Museum of Art · 1280 Peachtree Rd NE

    Toddler Saturdays — Designed for children ages fifteen months through three years and their caregivers, Toddler Saturdays engage children’s creativity and explore monthly topics with related artwork, art-making activities, and self-guided tours.

    Saturday, December 5

    Family Saturday

    High Museum of Art · 1280 Peachtree Rd NE

    Family Saturday — Family Saturdays incorporate arts programming for everyone. Friends and families of any age can experiment, play, and make art in studio workshops and learn about art on view through gallery tours.

    Saturday, December 5

    Studio Workshop: Constructed Sculptures

    High Museum of Art · 1280 Peachtree Rd NE

    Studio Workshops — Inspired by Martin Puryear: Nexus, join us to explore form, structure, and construction through three-dimensional sculpture. Drawing on Puryear’s masterful craftsmanship, organic forms, and economical use of materials, you’ll investigate how similar materials can serve multiple purposes, functioning as structure, texture, and fastening systems within a single work. Using wire, paper, fabric, natural materials, and other dry media, experiment with shape, balance, and assembly as you construct your own abstract sculpture.

    Sunday, December 6

    Holidays at the High

    High Museum of Art · 1280 Peachtree Rd NE

    Holiday — Celebrate the holiday season at the High! Bring family and friends for an afternoon of seasonal art making, a festive scavenger hunt through the galleries, and a member-exclusive Weekend Family Tour.

    Sunday, December 6

    Weekend Family Tour

    High Museum of Art · 1280 Peachtree Rd NE

    Member Exclusive — Explore the High as a family on this interactive, docent-led adventure through the galleries. Designed for members and their families, this tour will give you the chance to discover new works or find your favorite artist!

    Thursday, December 10

    What Photos Are Made Of : Aspen Mays and Gregory Halpern in Conversation with Gregory Harris

    High Museum of Art · 1280 Peachtree Rd NE

    Talk — Photographs are often seen as windows onto the world, but how do their physical forms shape the way we understand them? Join leading artists Aspen Mays and Gregory Halpern in conversation with the High's Keough Family Curator of Photography, Greg Harris, as they consider the materiality of photography, its role in contemporary artistic practice, and its meaning-making possibilities. Together, they will discuss how material informs their creative processes and opens new avenues for seeing and interpreting the world.

    Friday, December 11

    Art & Holidays

    High Museum of Art · 1280 Peachtree Rd NE

    Art & — Gingerbread houses, holiday music, and a Friday night out at the High.Gingerbread houses built by Atlanta community organizations, neighborhood businesses, and local schools will fill the Taylor Lobby windows, and you help pick the winners. Then go on to decorate cookies, make an ornament to take home and swap stories about the traditions that make the season feel like home. Bring all your favorite people, this one’s better with a crew.

    Saturday, December 12

    Monthly Exhibition Tour: I SPY! Walter Wick’s Hidden Wonders

    High Museum of Art · 1280 Peachtree Rd NE

    For Adults — Can you see what I see? Join us as we explore the works of Walter Wick, one of the nation’s most famous photographic illustrators. Throughout his decades-long career, his award-winning books, including the I SPY! and Can You See What I See? book series, have captivated readers across cultures and generations, combining art, craft, and technology to inspire discovery and wonder.

    Sunday, December 13

    UPS Second Sunday

    High Museum of Art · 1280 Peachtree Rd NE

    UPS Second Sundays — On the second Sunday of each month, we offer free admission for all visitors and special family-friendly programming! Enjoy art-making activities, performances, and the High’s collection and special exhibitions.

    Wednesday, December 16

    Access for All

    High Museum of Art · 1280 Peachtree Rd NE

    Access for All — Join us for a day of free admission and drop-in programming for adults of all ages! Whether you like to explore on your own, join a conversation, or create art, there is something for you. Come as you are and stay as long as you like.

    Saturday, December 19

    Oasis

    High Museum of Art · 1280 Peachtree Rd NE

    Oasis — Discover tranquility and connection at Oasis, a mindfulness-centered experience held on the third Saturday of each month.

    Sunday, December 27

    Study Hall: A Creative Connection Space for Working Artists

    High Museum of Art · 1280 Peachtree Rd NE

    Art Making — Study Hall is a monthly work session that invites Atlanta artists to create, experiment, and connect inside the museum. The program offers a consistent, low barrier space for self-directed creative practice and peer exchange. Artists work at their own pace while enjoying a supportive environment that highlights the museum as an active cultural space.

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