High Museum of Art, Art museum in Midtown, Atlanta, United States.
The High Museum of Art is an institution in the Midtown neighborhood of Atlanta, United States, presenting more than 18,000 works from American, European, African, and contemporary art across approximately 312,000 square feet (29,000 square meters) of exhibition space. The complex consists of several interconnected buildings with different architectural styles, including a white structure with curved ramps and newer glass and aluminum pavilions.
The institution began in 1905 as the Atlanta Art Association and received its current name in 1926 when the High family donated their Peachtree Street residence. Decades later, between 2002 and 2005, Renzo Piano expanded the complex with three new buildings surrounding the original museum structure by Richard Meier.
The museum houses several collections spread across different buildings, with the American folk art section displaying quilts, handmade furniture, and early ceramics from the South. Visitors see works by regional artists who documented life in Georgia and surrounding states.
The facility opens Tuesday through Sunday and offers free admission every second Sunday, located directly across from the Arts Center MARTA station. Visitors should plan several hours to explore the different galleries across all buildings, with comfortable shoes recommended for the stairs and ramps.
The Renzo Piano expansion uses 1,000 light scoops on the roof to filter natural northern light into the gallery spaces throughout the museum. These openings distribute daylight evenly and create a bright environment without direct sunlight that could damage the artworks on display.
Location: Fulton County
Inception: 1905
Architects: Richard Meier, Renzo Piano
Official opening: 1905
Accessibility: Dostępne dla wózków inwalidzkich
Address: 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
Opening Hours: Poniedziałek off; Wtorek-Sobota 10:00-17:00; Niedziela 12:00-17:00
Phone: +14047334400
Email: highmuseum@woodruffcenter.org
Website: http://high.org
GPS coordinates: 33.79005,-84.38557
Latest update: December 12, 2025 23:25
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