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# Augusta Museum of History

Hours: Thurs - Sat 10am | Sun 1pm - 5pm | Mon - Wed CLOSED Admission: Free for Members | Adults: $7 | Seniors: $6 | Child 6-18: $5 (Children under 6 Free) Broad Street Parking ℹ Membership Donate Visit Directions Admission & Hours First Level Gallery Map Second Level Gallery Map Tours Exhibits Museum Exhibits Signature Exhibitions Baab's Bottles Celebrating a Grand Tradition Dyess Medical Local Legends Protect and Serve James Brown Canteens Augustas Story Transportation Railroad WBBQ Special Exhibitions Past Exhibitions Augusta, 1864 Delightful Decanter Childs World Glamorous Gowns Tying the Knot Online Exhibitions Camp Hancock: WWI in Augusta A History of the Georgia Railroad and Banking Comp 1797 Ezekiel Harris House Programs and Events Programs Behind the Scenes Brown Bag History Lecture Series Curious Kids Movies at the Museum Music at the Museum Time Detectives Voices of the Past Events All Aboard! The Museum Express Great Building Showdown Holiday Gingerbread Village 2011 Holiday Gingerbread Village 2012 Holiday Gingerbread Village 2013 Holiday Gingerbread Village 2014 Holiday Gingerbread Village 2015 Holiday Gingerbread Village 2016 Holiday Gingerbread Village 2017 Holiday Gingerbread Village Holiday Gingerbread Village Pictures 2018 Holiday Gingerbread Villa 2022 Holiday Gingerbread Village 2019 Holiday Gingerbread Village 2021 Holiday Gingerbread Village 2023 Holiday Gingerbread Village Jimmie Dyess Symposium Past Honorees Juneteenth Night at the Museum Search All Collections Collection Categories Archaeology Fine Arts Books & Published Works Clothing & Textiles Documents and Manuscripts Maps & Blueprints Media Objects Photographs & Postcards Weapons Collection Care Articles Preserving Paper and Photos Scanning and Access Wedding Memories Disasters Education Field Trips Educational Programs Hunt for History Primary Source Program Educational Resources Teacher Resources Curriculum Homeschool Resources Private Rentals Weddings and Special Events Garden City Room, Theater, and Activity Center Museum Shop About Us Staff & Board of Trustees Job Opportunities Volunteer Opportunities Contact Past Museum Directors Welcome to the Augusta Museum of History Welcome to the Augusta Museum of History where you can Experience Yesterday Today! About Us Augusta's Story This award-winning permanent exhibition presents 12,000 years of local history, which includes a 12-pounder bronze Napoleon Cannon tube, a reconstructed 56-foot Petersburg Boat and an 1869 steam fire engine. Augusta's Story Tours and Education Guided, self-guided, audio tour and special customized programs, such as Primary Source Programming, are available. Connect with the past and interact with history. Tours and Education Celebrating a Grand Tradition Explore the history of golf and its legacy in Augusta, the extraordinary people that changed the game, and the unique courses that made the region a golf destination. Celebrating a Grand Tradition The Godfather of Soul, Mr. James Brown This first of its kind exhibition features rare, memorable and personal artifacts which vividly tell the story of Brown's rise to world-wide fame. James Brown Transportation Corridor The Corridor follows over 150 years of transportation history in Augusta and includes our 1917 Steam Engine, Old 302. Transportation Corridor --> Hours & Admission Upcoming Events Get Directions Donate Today! Welcome to the Augusta Museum of History The Augusta Museum of History collects, preserves, and interprets history in relation to the past of Augusta and the Central Savannah River region for the education and enrichment of present and future generations. Founded in 1937, the Augusta Museum of History is Augusta's oldest historical agency devoted to the preservation and presentation of local and regional history. The not-for-profit agency functions as the steward of the community's rich, diverse, and invaluable material past. The museum curates the largest and most significant historical collection in the CSRA and functions as a historical research and resource center for professional and amateur historians, media, organizations, and individuals, and is home to the permanent exhibition Augusta's Story, a 12,000-year journey through the region's past. Visit To make the most of your visit, explore our website to learn more about our exhibitions, collections, annual events, educational programs, how to schedule a group tour, and private event rentals. Exhibits The Augusta Museum of History is dedicated to showcasing the long and illustrious history of the Central Savannah River Region through our Signature, Special, and Online Exhibitions. Programs and Events The Museum is pleased to present a variety of annual events throughout the year, such as the Jimmie Dyess Symposium, Night at the Museum. The Great Building Showdown: Building History Brick by Brick, Holiday Gingerbread Village, and All Aboard! The Museum Express. Collections The Augusta Museum of History's collections represent the 12,000-year past of Augusta and the Central Savannah River Area, through two- and three-dimensional objects, photographs, archives, and a rare books library. Educational Resources There's something for everyone here at the Augusta Museum of History! We're committed to historical education for all ages through both in-house programming and community collaborations. Private Rentals Enjoy a spectacular evening in the Museum's grand Rotunda featuring a vaulted ceiling, beautiful black and white patterned terrazzo floors, and floor to ceiling windows showcasing downtown Augusta and views of the Savannah River. Join & Give Your annual gift and/or membership is the cornerstone of the Museum's success by supporting the preservation of collections and the presentation of the area's history through exhibits and programs. Museum Shop Support the museum's preservation efforts and exhibitions with our unique gifts available for purchase online and at the museum. Upcoming Programs and Events May Brown Bag Lecture: James Brown May 13 May Curious Kids: Firefighter Edition May 28 Juneteenth Discovery Day June 20 The Great Building Showdown June 25 View All Upcoming Programs and Events › Join Our Mailing List Sign up for the Augusta Museum of History Newsletter and stay up-to-date with the latest news. Learn More Become a Member Enrich your experience at the Augusta Museum of History with the benefits and privileges of membership. Learn More Donate Today From supporting preservation of collections to presenting the areas history through exhibits and programs, your annual gift... Learn More Connect with us Facebook YouTube Twitter Instagram Quick Links Museum Tours Directions Staff & Board Become a Member Become a Volunteer Donate Museum Hours Thursday - Saturday: 10AM - 5PM Sunday: 1PM - 5PM Monday - Wednesday: Closed Admission $7 Adults | $6 Seniors | $5 Children Free for Children Under Age 6 Contact Us Augusta Museum of History 560 Reynolds Street Augusta, Georgia 30901 Get Directions › Phone: 706.722.8454 Copyright © 2026 Augusta Museum of History . All rights reserved. Website Designed by Powerserve Visit Exhibits Programs and Events Collections Education Private Rentals Museum Shop About Us