Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum — Attraction in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government

A truly magical little museum! It’s tucked away within the entrance of the botanical gardens and looks like it’s possibly not for the public, but don’t let that fool you! Once we realized we could go in the staff at the front was very friendly and happy to explain the layout of the museum. Every corner was filled with stunning pieces. It was very inspiring and the detail in every piece was breathtaking. If you enjoy nature, teapots, decorative plates, history, or art-this is the spot for you! I really enjoyed the natural light filling the rooms and the view of the botanical gardens behind the art. As for accessibility, there are elevators and the first floor should be fairly accessible to wheel chair users. The second floor might be more difficult to navigate but I think doable. I’ll have to go when I’m using my wheelchair next time to really test it out.

Overall, my visit was so magical and I will most certainly...

As a lifelong lover of the botanic gardens in Athens, I was massively disappointed to see this bizarre addition. The employee mentioned it was all donated by the Day family, and I can’t help but imagine the tax write off they got as a result. This building has no place in the gardens, it’s already such a stretch. I can’t help but wish we’d planted 5 more crepe myrtle varieties instead of this monstrosity.

A new conservatory would’ve been brilliant. A new native planting would’ve been fabulous. Anyone who truly loves plants would’ve realized that nobody wants Henry the 8th’s plates that -maybe- have some botanical motifs.

A giant bed of sunburned nonstop begonias, sun coleus and sunpatiens would’ve been better than this. If we’re going to add a plate museum, I think you all could at least spend the time labeling the plants that are already in the garden. It’s gotten...

I asked my boyfriend if he wanted to go inside after seeing the botanical garden and he said sure. Honestly, I would have been fine if he had said no, or so I thought before entering. First, the interior of the building is beautiful, perfectly designed to compliment the art. Even the bathrooms have art!!! Second, the volunteers are friendly. Third, while small, there are some really neat things. My favorite was the map of how coffee spread around the world, including shipments of only a sole plant. This free museum can be seen in 30 minutes to an hour depending on your...