Atlanta Attractions 101: The High Museum Of Art
June 4, 2010
Atlanta, Georgia is one of the best places I’ve been to. Aside from being the most populated city in the United States, Atlanta is the third largest city in the U.S. and is known as the top business city and transportation hub of the country (it has the busiest airport too).
With regard to tourism, Georgia’s capital city also offers a great deal to boast about. In reality, most of the Atlanta attractions are even recognized across the world. It is where the worldwide head office of Coca-Cola, Delta Airlines, and AT&T can be found. Apart from that, there are tour selections for the Atlanta Zoo, inside CNN Studio, Fernbank Museum of Natural History, The Atlanta Botanical Garden, the Atlanta History Center and the High Museum of Art.
One very famous destination among Atlanta attractions is The High Museum of Art. So what’s with this tourist destination that really draws in a huge crowd daily?
Listed below are three essential factors about The High Museum of Art which in turn makes it really stand out amongst other Atlanta attractions.
* The High Museum of Art is identified as the major art museum inside Southeastern portion of the United States. It is a division of the Woodruff Arts Center (along with the Alliance Theatre, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Young Audiences and also the 14th Street Playhouse).
* “The High” as it is commonly referred to, is home to over 11,000 pieces in its permanent collection. Inside its walls are works of 19th and 20th century American art; European art; decorative arts; African American art; modern as well as contemporary art; photography and African art.
* On top of all of these, The High is a powerful promoter in encouraging self-taught Southern artists. The museum also includes a curatorial division that is particularly dedicated to the area of self-taught art — a distinctive feature among North American museums. The museum furthermore hosts an annual motion picture festival and several special season art exhibitions through numerous global artists.
These are what make The High Museum of Art unique from the other museums that are part of the Atlanta attractions roster. Arrange a trip to Atlanta. Visit all of the Atlanta attractions and find out why The High really stands out!
Atlanta is a fantastic area to see during the summer months. When you’re there, take time to visit the various sites. If you buy your tickets online before hand, you’ll find that you can get excellent discounts on Atlanta attraction tickets. These types of packages include things like High Museum of Art discount tickets as well as deals to other attractions around the area.
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