Augusta Museum of History

The Augusta Museum of History is a museum in Augusta that holds artifacts, photographs, and documents spanning 12,000 years of regional history. The collection ranges from Native American periods through modern industrial times and includes a restored 1914 locomotive.

The museum was founded in 1937 as the first institution in Augusta dedicated to preserving historical objects. Since then it has gathered materials from different periods of the region's past, from early settlements to modern times.

The museum displays objects tied to James Brown and features exhibits about industries that shaped the region. Visitors can see how transportation and manufacturing influenced daily life and work in Augusta over time.

The museum is located on Reynolds Street in downtown Augusta and is open on select weekdays and weekends. It is helpful to check current opening hours in advance, as schedules may vary by season.

The museum holds one of the largest collections of materials from the region, including rare books and extensive photo archives. These holdings make it a major source for researching the area's past.

Location: Augusta

Location: Richmond County

Inception: 1937

Address: 560 Reynolds Street, Augusta, GA 30901

Opening Hours: Thursday-Saturday 10:00-17:00; Sunday 13:00-17:00

Phone: +17067228454

Email: amh@csra.net

Website: http://augustamuseum.org

GPS coordinates: 33.47479,-81.96054

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:06