Jimmy Carter Library and Museum

The Jimmy Carter Library and Museum is a presidential library in Freedom Park, Atlanta, documenting the political life of a former head of state through photographs, documents, and objects. The grounds cover around 14 hectares (35 acres) with spaces for research, exhibitions, and public programs.

The facility opened in 1986 as part of a network of presidential archives managed by the national archives authority. It preserves records from Carter's term from 1977 to 1981 and adds material from his later peace initiatives.

Visitors walk through a replica of the Oval Office and see how presidential decisions were made. Displays show Carter's work in human rights and peaceful conflict resolution, continuing well beyond his time in office.

Visits are possible from Tuesday through Saturday, with rooms generally less crowded around midday than toward closing time. Some areas accommodate wheelchairs, while the outdoor grounds invite walking.

A huge collection holds millions of pages of government correspondence and hundreds of thousands of images from the years in office. The Nobel Peace Prize medallion Carter later received is also on display here.

Location: Fulton County

Inception: 1986

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Operator: National Archives and Records Administration

Part of: Presidential libraries system

Address: 441 Freedom Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30307

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00-16:45

Phone: +14048657100

Email: carter.library@nara.gov

Website: https://jimmycarterlibrary.gov

GPS coordinates: 33.76634,-84.35631

Latest update: December 14, 2025 10:36