Discover the best museums in Athens-Clarke County and find out about the things to see and to do, exhibitions, opening hours, prices and discounts in the list of museums in Athens-Clarke County, or apply filters and navigate through the map.

Athens-Clarke County is a unified city-county located in northeastern Georgia, United States. The area is best known as the home of the University of Georgia, the state's flagship public university, which was established in 1785. This educational institution has significantly shaped the community's cultural landscape and development.

The city has a rich history dating back to the early 19th century and was named after Athens, Greece, due to the area's early focus on classical education. The presence of the university has fostered a vibrant arts and music scene, with Athens gaining recognition as the birthplace of several notable bands including R.E.M. and the B-52s.

The city maintains a distinctive blend of Southern heritage, academic influence, and contemporary culture, visible in its historic architecture, numerous cultural venues, and active downtown area.

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Exhibitions in Athens-Clarke County

This is a selection of exhibitions in and around Athens-Clarke County. Both current temporary as well as permanent exhibitions are listed. Visit the page of a museum to find out more about their activities and exhibitions. Want to know what is on display in Athens-Clarke County? The following exhibitions are on display:

Athens-Clarke County discounts and discount cards & passes

Unfortunately we don’t know about any discount passes in Athens-Clarke County.