Museum sights in Atlanta
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Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Fernbank Museum of Natural History makes other museums seem hopelessly dull. It covers the natural world from seashells to giant lizards, and it has an IMAX theater. A righteous night out is had on Martinis & IMAX Friday (5:30pm to 10pm January to November), when the lobby turns into a cocktail lounge and live jazz echoes through the bones of a 123ft dinosaur.
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World of Coca-Cola
The World of Coca-Cola, a self-congratulatory museum that might prove entertaining to fans of the fizzy beverage and rash commercialization. The climactic moment comes when guests sample Coke products from around the world.
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Atlanta Cyclorama
The Atlanta Cyclorama is one of the city's most famous attractions, a circular painting 109m(358ft) around and 12m(42ft) high depicting the 1864 Battle of Atlanta. Painted in 1886, it is the largest in the world and one of only three such Victorian-era circular paintings remaining in the USA. There's an accompanying Civil War museum on site.
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King Center for Non-Violent Social Change
The King Center for Non-Violent Social Change has more information on King's life and work, and a few of his personal effects, including his Nobel Peace Prize. His gravesite, between the church and center, is surrounded by a long, reflecting pool and can be viewed anytime.
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High Museum of Art
The High Museum of Art's permanent collection of American art includes fascinating works from the turn of the 20th century, plus contemporary pieces and Georgian folk art.
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