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High Museum of Art, Atlanta, GA
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High Museum of Art

The Southeast's leading art museum, Richard Meier's gleaming white building is a masterpiece before you even step inside.

1280 Peachtree St NE · Atlanta, GA

About High Museum of Art

The High is the Southeast's premier art museum, with collections spanning American masters, European classics, folk art and rotating blockbuster exhibitions. The luminous white Richard Meier and Renzo Piano buildings are architectural attractions in their own right. It anchors Midtown's Arts District, so pair it with a show or dinner on Peachtree.

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