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High Museum of Art

High Museum of Art is a museum in Atlanta, GA, part of the Atlanta guide. Cost: under $25. Closed Mondays.

1280 Peachtree St NE · Atlanta, GA

Why you should go…

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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What's around here?

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