It’s easy to find fun and frugal events in the Atlanta area! Several museums and other attractions offer free days throughout the year. So get out there and learn or do something new this month without spending a dime.
Atlanta Contemporary Art Center
Free every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Since 1973, the ACAC has presented some of the best local, national and international contemporary art exhibitions to art enthusiasts in the Atlanta area. The museum typically presents about six to 10 exhibits annually, focusing on cutting-edge talent and giving a presence to up-and-coming artists in the southeast.
535 Means Street Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30318
High Museum of Art
Merrill Lynch & Bank of America cardholders enter free first full weekend of each month
Walk-up admission free for Fulton County residents on first Saturday of every month
The High is known for its great collection of contemporary and classic art, as well as its beautiful setting with architecture designed by Richard Meier and Renzo Piano. One of the premier museums in the southeast, the High is an art lover’s paradise and a great place to take the kids or your weekend visitors if you want to give them a true taste of Atlanta culture.
1280 Peachtree Street Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30309
Atlanta Ballet
Adult open division classes (several dance styles) free at all locations on the first of every month
Atlanta Ballet is Georgia’s official state ballet and one of the nation’s leading dance companies. For over eight decades, Atlanta Ballet has shared innovative originals and beloved classic ballets. The organization also runs a Centre for Dance Education, which is not just a place for young dancers to receive instruction. The facility also offers Adult Open Division classes for individuals 16 and up, where you can brush up on your hip hop, modern, ballet, jazz and other dance styles.
Power Ferry Centre (678) 213-5000 - 2000 Powers Ferry Road SE, Suite G4, Marietta, GA 30067
Buckhead Centre (404) 303-1501 - 4279 Roswell Road, Suite 703, Atlanta, GA 30342
Michael C. Carlos Dance Centre (404) 873-5811 - 1695 Marietta Boulevard NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
Imagine It! Children’s Museum of Atlanta
Every month Target Free Second Tuesday’s are free from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Active, retired and reserve military personnel receive free admission
Family members of military personnel receive discounts on select holidays
Fulton County residents can purchase buy 1 get 1 free tickets on opening day of feature exhibits
For young and old, the Children’s Museum of Atlanta offers a fun and educational experience. The museum features a wide array of exhibits that spark the imagination, promote developmental growth, and teach children about all sorts of things - from the agricultural origins of food to how machines work.
275 Centennial Olympic Park Drive Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30313