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Love this place! It's so affordable (4$ for 6 & up, FREE under 6yrs). I take my son a few times a year and pay 4$ so he can climb inside the authentic train car, trolley, and river boat. He loves pretending to drive the gold cart and I love reading about the different parts of Augusta history each time we go. I'm still finding new information 2 years later! It's very clean and well presented, with different areas for different eras. All the way from prehistoric times to modern golfing history and everything in between. The people who work there are so above and beyond helpful and friendly too. When we first moved here, the lady at the information desk told us all about Augusta suburbs, school zones, restaurants, attractions, local business, and more. She gave us a bag full of helpful pamphlets and brochures too. We take visitors to the museum all the time too- especially since it's right across the street from the Riverwalk and riverboat ride attractions.
Linda JohnsonLinda Johnson
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I wasn't expecting a lot, but this place was so much fun. It was a lot bigger than I expected, with a large and varied collection. I really appreciate how interactive everything was. They made sure to tell us when we came in that you can get inside the passenger train car! There is a history theater, and exhibits spanning topics from native Americans to 21st century musicians. Black history is included here! I highly recommend it, especially if you are into golf. I enjoyed sending pics of the Masters jacket to my golf-playing family. I think the thing that impressed me most was the amount of interaction between US presidents and Augusta! My kids (ages 7-12) aren't super into history, but we spent two hours here. Admission in August is only a dollar! There are sizeable bathrooms, a water fountain, elevator to the second floor, and wonderful air conditioning. If you found this review helpful, please give it a heart! Thanks!
BB
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This last visit wasn’t to go through the museum. We went for Lego house display. They have gingerbread houses in the fall and they did the Lego. I don’t know if they always do it. This is the first I knew of it. It was very cool. On the regular mail all through it is amazing as well. There is so much to see with lots of information and history given. Even a theater with history documentary playing at times. Several train cars. An actual river boat. It has two levels. There is also a big James Brown section. He was from the area. We used to go at least once a year but haven’t been back for a while except to see the houses. Which was free.
Melissa SMelissa S
30
Truly an amazing display of objects associated with the history and growth of Augusta...the James Brown exhibit was truly a well put together tribute to an amazing performer who not only shared his talents with the world but kept his life roots strong within his own community of Augusta. I would recommend this to families trying to express the importance of equality and what we can accomplish as individuals I was a bit disappointed they didn't have much tourist merchandise such as t shirts or postcards...they only had buttons and magnets
Donald BrownDonald Brown
30
We saw James Brown's Maylox. 5 out of 5. EXCELLENT museum packed to the roof with neat stuff. Was not expecting the train and trolley cars. The James Brown exhibit is a must see. Being from out of state and learning so much of Augusta's history was a great experience. For the value, time, and accessibility, we can't recommend this place enough. So happy we stopped in here after stumbling by it waiting to kill time before another attraction. I can't think of a better way to "kill time" than a great museum.
Nick UnthankNick Unthank
20
This museum was better than expected! There are so many exhibits that span from early indigenous to the present. There are interactive activities for the kids, including getting on train and trolly cars, as well as exhibits they can operate replicas. Everything was clean, and everyone was friendly. There's ample parking and it's definitely not too expensive. There's no gift shop or extra costs along the way either. We loved this place! Definitely worth the trip! Exceptional for homeschool!
Amanda MeyerAmanda Meyer
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Nearby Attractions Of Augusta Museum of History
Augusta Riverwalk
Miller Theater
Augusta Common
Augusta Market
Morris Museum of Art
Imperial Theatre
The Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Pexcho's American Dime Museum - exclusive fabulous tours by appointment only.
Sirius Sage Spiritual & Cultural Shop
The Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson

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Miller Theater
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Whiskey Bar Kitchen
The Boll Weevil Cafe and Sweetery
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Augustino's Italian Eatery and Prime Steaks
The Brunch House of Augusta
Laziza Mediterranean Grill - Augusta

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Basic Info
Address
560 Reynolds St, Augusta, GA 30901
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Phone
(706) 722-8454
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Website
augustamuseum.org
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4.7
(478 reviews)
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cultural
family friendly
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Description
The Augusta Museum of History is a history museum located in Augusta, Georgia, U.S. The museum was founded in 1937 to preserve and share the history of Augusta and its surrounding area. On display are numerous artifacts, images, and dioramas that showcase the broad spectrum of the region's history.
attractions: Augusta Riverwalk, Miller Theater, Augusta Common, Augusta Market, Morris Museum of Art, Imperial Theatre, The Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Pexcho's American Dime Museum - exclusive fabulous tours by appointment only., Sirius Sage Spiritual & Cultural Shop, The Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson, restaurants: Whiskey Bar Kitchen, The Boll Weevil Cafe and Sweetery, Beamie's At the River, Nacho Mama's, Sole Augusta, El Presidente Mexican Restaurant, The TREEHOUSE, Augustino's Italian Eatery and Prime Steaks, The Brunch House of Augusta, Laziza Mediterranean Grill - Augusta

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