Atlanta - High Museum of Art

 
The architecturally noteworthy High Museum of Art (architect: Richard Meier) possesses an extraordinary collection of art from the renaissance to the present day, with 19th c. French masters predominating. The museum forms part of the Robert W. Woodruff Arts Center.

Founded in 1905, the High Museum of Art has an extensive collection of 19th and 20th C American art as well as significant European paintings and decorative art.

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The collection has also received the addition of modern and contemporary art, photography and African art.

The annual film series features foreign, independent and classic cinema.

The original building was designed by noted architect Richard Meier and opened in 1983. Three new buildings, designed by Italian architect Renzo Piano, were added to house the growing collection.
Address: High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309, United States
Phone: 1 (404) 733-4400, Fax: 1 (404) 733-4502
Hours:
10am-5pm; Sun: 12pm-5pm; Thu: 10am-8pm; Closed: Mon
Parking: Pay
Guides: Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities: Gift shop, Restaurant or food service

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