It finally clicked for me that the Mississippian people had been here long before any of the more…read morepopular Native American nations, such as the Cherokee, Lakota, etc. In my mind, the history of the USA begins with the arrival of the religious exiles known as the pilgrims. However, before the pilgrims, the Spanish conquistadors were here, and they had a different welcoming party than the pilgrims did. It was the Mississippian people, who had been here for about 1000 years. The Ocmulgee area is very important to us. It tells the story of the land, rather than the story of the USA. Also, it withholds the most ancient sacred site in the USA, according to academic archeologists. For people interested in American history, indigenous peoples history and rights, and for people interested in spirituality, this monument is a place to see.

The visitor center has really cool stuff in its shop along with a fascinating museum inside of it…read morewith a good deal of interactive displays! They were very thoughtful and creative with how they made the museum! The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. We got a map and checked out the mounds which were huge! The highlight was the earth lodge. It was surreal ducking down into this tunnel that let out into such a cool piece of history! Be sure to press the button to hear the audio guide built into the display- the info they gave really enriched our experience! Worth a two hour trip to check out!

It's not there .... must be closed down don't even waste your time ... however the cemetery nearby…read moreis great and it's got a doc holiday memorial there

My husband and I have tried on numerous days to visit this museum. Even though we go there during…read morenormal posted operating hours, we have yet to find it open.

As a lover of museums, I just had to experience the Trap Music Museum. And what an experience . Now…read moreI've been to music museums before but this was different, especially with present day artists, most are still living and I am familiar with some of their music. I definitely learned a lot about the Atlanta and South music landscape. Could not leave without taking a picture of the famous pink car. Before leaving I also had the opportunity to do the escape room and baby that was an experience like none other. The entire experience includes a tour guide and he did not come to play with us. Lots of fun and puzzles to figure out. I am not sure if we made it out safely or not but I had a few good laughs. I would definitely recommend if you're into music and leaning about the culture.

The trap museum is a fun experience, but it does go by pretty quick. It is pricey in my opinion,…read morethe tickets are around $40 per person and when you arrive parking in the lot costs $20 (there isn't a lot of parking near by fyi). I enjoyed the artists' exhibits. They have all the cuts playing and the bar was the cherry on top for me, it was a vibe. They have food trucks in the back as well if you want to grab a bite to each during or after. I did not eat there though.

What a great historical site. This is a diamond in the rough. A hidden Gem of a site…read more This site is north of Macon, Georgia by about 15 miles. It is off of the Jarrell Plantation road. Once you turn off the road, it is a very short drive to the visitor's center. There is a small parking lot (about 10 cars). The center is a very nice building with a counter manned by a ranger, a small movie about the site, and a gift shop. You enter and pay at the counter and then go on the self-guided tour around the site. The tri-fold brochure was very well done and describes the various parts of the site. There are signs at each of the various locations to describe the buildings and activities nearby. The site has houses from different eras. You can actually walk through them. There are engine house, blacksmith shop, evaporator house, wheat house, and more. There are paths to go around the site but some of them are steep so be careful. The entire sight was extremely informative and had a lot for any student interested in history. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. I highly recommend this site to anyone interested in the history of the area. Enjoy.

We took advantage of Super Museum Sunday and weren't disappointed! This place is absolutely…read morehumbling. For the kids to see how much the world has changed since those times, it's so educational!

29Rooms Atlanta is only here from 8/29 to 9/8. To make a…read morevisit, go to their website and reserve your time slot. While I'm glad I got to experience something new, I wasn't really impressed. And mind you, this is only my personal opinion. The concept of 29Rooms is for you to be open minded and to be positive and etc. While the message is good, I didn't think it was executed well. First thing was the ticketing. I bought my tickets early so that I can attend a "fresh" museum away from germs. Whatever the reason, they lowered the pricing and without notice I had received a certain amount refunded. I went on the website and found that they had lowered the price and I didn't get the full difference between the current pricing from when I first purchased it. I wrote back and they state that they're only committed to the refund what they had provided. Is this legal? and why am I penalized for purchasing my tickets early?! So already I've lost some $ for above reason, but on top of it, I had to cough up more $ for transportation... The day before the opening night, 29Rooms sent an email, exactly stating that "No parking is available onsite" and that uber/lyft is advised. But when we arrive in our uber, there were plenty of parking spots, at least for earlybirds like us! Thank goodness we parked in the Kroger parking lot and ubered from there, otherwise if we ubered from our house we would have spent another $80! I'm totally flabbergasted. Maybe if you plan on drinking, this may work out, but to blatantly lie about parking, this is totally wrong. Funny that the sign at the entrance states to leave negative attitude and bad vibes... While I had these thing in the back of my head, I was totally open minded. We were one of the first ones in and it wasn't what I had in mind; It wasn't 29 rooms full of photo ops. It was random art installations, sponsored rooms/activities that were part of advertisements, and area to sell snacks and drinks. I think out of all rooms, I truly only liked the last room next to the exit, pink zen room, and the activity where you draw your partner without looking at the paper. Simple activity, but gives you chuckles after looking at how hideous the pictures come out, arguing who drew it better. What made it worse however was that we were one of the first ones in, and yet none of the staff was engaging or telling us what the room were about. Like we made a full circle before staff were engaging and by that time, people were lined up and we didn't get an advantage of getting in first. Other rooms include a 90s room, neon paint room where you can paint on the blocks, strawberry tattoo station, dance room to hang out, activity room where you ask and answer random questions with strangers, room on solving a financial crisis, encouragement room where you put sticky notes on the wall, blind date room where I think you interact with strangers and their hands, and an art room to draw, work on craft, or play with playdough. So back to the message, don't exactly know how it ties down as I only saw one room that was really about positivity. While we worried that we would have to wait in long lines for the uber back, we were one of the first ones that had left and no issues what so ever. Wasn't worth it for me.

I highly recommend coming here! We were able to get in with ease. Once inside I was blown away by…read morehow cool and artistic everything was. I go to a ton of pop ups so the price is the ticket is around the same of any other pop up. The rooms are amazing! They have a couple of rooms where you get to interact with other people which is super fun! I really love how passionate everyone who works there is. Also they have plenty of access to food, drinks, and the restrooms are surprisingly nice! Overall we stayed the full time allowed. I don't want to go into too much description because the experience is amazing! All I can say it go ! You will not regret it !

I visit this treasure of a museum every time I'm in Auburn. I've been here at different time to…read morecapture it's beauty and also attended an evening event a few months ago. The Jule Collins Smith is not large, so it allows you to take your time walking the galleries. Upon entering look up at the Chantilly chandelier in the lobby. Admission is free, however a donation of $5 is a suggestion. There is a gift shop and cafe up front. Visitors can see unique wood art known to the area as "wood turning". A special collection from the 1930's Alabama state fair stored for 70 years was displayed during my visit. The museum is owned and operated in conjunction with Auburn University. If you have and hour or so I would recommend a tour. Although the museum closes in the late afternoon its lighting in the evening is spectacular.

Sure, it's not the Met, but for this college town, the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art is…read morepretty dandy. I will admit to being in love with the museum building itself and the grounds. They'd be a perfect setting for a wedding or some such event. It's a modern spacious building that gets lots of light and overlooks a pond next to College Street. The small size works to its advantage. Sometimes extremely massive museums can be overwhelming. Since the Smith Museum isn't that large, you can see it all in a reasonable timeframe. Just a heads up that the museum is often closed during school breaks and holidays. So check the website or call before you head over if it's during those times. But all is not lost if the museum isn't open; you can stroll around the property which includes fountains, gardens, and outdoor art. The current exhibit outside is called Out of the Box, and it is really cool. Highly recommended and Instagram-able. The little gift shop is worth a quick peek. There is lots of parking. And best of all, it's free! Pop in for your dose of culture and class.

Nice little museum for the kids. They also have a planetarium. It could use some updating, but…read moreother than that, it's a good activity with the kids.

I remember being a kid coming to the museum of arts and science and watching the shows at the…read moreplanetarium so today was very nostalgic and I brought my son to see it this being his first time he really enjoyed it. This is such a GEM in Macon. They also have animal shows, live animals, and different art sections.