Lyndon House Arts Center — Attraction in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government

I took my mother visiting from out of town here a few months ago. The woman at the front desk was so nice and even gave us a scavenger hunt sheet for my son. The second time we went, however, the woman at the front desk (a different older woman with glasses) was so rude and acted like we were intruding. She barked at us to be quiet because there was an event going on. When I was waiting for my sister while she was in the restroom, I overheard the woman muttering about us and our kids to another lady that was sitting next to the front desk glass. The kids were giggling, but otherwise being very well behaved and there were absolutely no signs to let us know there was an event going on. Thank you for showing my visiting family that Athens is a city of rude people that does not welcome kids. Bring back the nice lady and get rid of the mean old bag at...

Great place to experience art and a very friendly staff, but mediocre open studio management. I would not recommend purchasing an open studio membership, specifically if you are working with ceramics. It would often take weeks, sometimes months for anything to get fired. I ended my membership due to several of my pieces getting ruined from a careless kiln firing. There is little to no communication with open...

A great place to see wonderful artists such as the world-famous Abner Cope and works by the creator of the art piece 'Come Onto Me' - Yvonne Studevan. From the entrance area where Harold Rittenberry has a wonderful metal art installation, to major shows featuring art by Vernon Thornsberry - The Lyndon House is a 'must visit'...