Who can pass up visiting the World Famous Onion Museum. The director greeted us so warmly and she…read morewas very excited to share her knowledge about the area and history of the sweet onion. The museum is free and a great stop.

This is one of the most unique and coolest attractions in all South Georgia. How many people can…read moresay they've been to a museum entirely devoted to one vegetable?? The museum is quite small but packed full of info. You could spend anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour or two here. It walks you all the way through the history of the vidalia onion and region in general from the very beginning to modern day. I never knew how much i didn't know about onions until i came here. They also have a whole room dedicated to kids with lots of onion related toys and activities to keep kids engaged. The staff might be the best thing about this museum. They are all super nice and clearly love their volunteer jobs. We had our little one with us and they could not have been more nice. Completely doted upon him and made us feel right at home. They were also very helpful in providing suggestions for local attractions and restaurants. Don't miss out on the gift shop with lots of onion related Christmas gift ideas!

This is one of Augusta's most rewarding museums, a place that manages to tell a 12,000‑year story…read morewithout ever feeling overwhelming. The Augusta Museum of History is the city's oldest historical institution, founded in 1937 and now the only accredited museum in the Central Savannah River Area, which gives it a level of curatorial depth you can feel as you move from room to room. The museum's signature exhibition, Augusta's Story, begins with the region's earliest Indigenous cultures, including artifacts from the Stallings Island people, and then moves through the Colonial Era, the antebellum period, the Civil War, and the city's twentieth century reinventions. You see everything from slave‑made pottery to a 12‑pounder bronze Napoleon cannon tube and an 1869 steam fire engine tied to the devastating 1916 fire that reshaped parts of the city. It's a rare chance to see Augusta's full arc laid out in a way that feels comprehensive. The museum also excels at capturing the city's cultural identity. The James Brown gallery is a highlight, celebrating the life and global influence of the "Godfather of Soul" with photographs, stage pieces, and biographical context that show how deeply he shaped Augusta's modern identity. Several media options to watch him performing and to hear other leading figures discuss his influence. The golf and Masters Tournament section offers a thoughtful look at how the sport became intertwined with the city's reputation, and the medical history exhibit includes an impressive wall of antique medicine bottles that gives you a sense of how local healthcare evolved over generations. One of the most enjoyable parts of the visit is the Transportation Corridor, which brings Augusta's mobility story to life with a 1914 steam locomotive, a 1917 steam trolley, a reconstructed 1930s gas station, and a range of early vehicles. Walking through the restored streetcar and stepping into the rail car for photos adds a tactile, playful element that balances the more traditional exhibits. Upstairs, the museum's radio history exhibit traces the rise of WBBQ, one of Augusta's most influential stations, including a "then and now" section installed for its 60th anniversary. There are also exhibits on local law enforcement and firefighting, as well as a gallery of regional legends that highlights entertainers, athletes, writers, and other notable Augustans. The entire museum is comfortably explored in about two hours, which makes it an easy and rewarding stop whether you're spending a full day downtown or pairing it with the Morris Museum of Art or the Riverwalk. It's the kind of place that leaves you with a clearer sense of Augusta's character, from its earliest settlements to the voices and industries that shaped the city you see today. Don't miss it. [Review 203 of 2026 - 904 in Georgia - 25392 overall]

We were in town for the weekend and decided to pay this place a visit. The admission price was…read moreonly a dollar so you really can't go wrong with that price. The first floor has a pretty extensive history of the city and was very interesting. The second floor has about five other sections including golf, James Brown, medical, and locals.

Is it in this building? Yes, despite the "Office Building Parking Only" signs, the Morris Museum of…read moreArt is on the second floor of this otherwise boring office building in downtown Augusta. I don't know about parking. Mrs. K. and I found ourselves lingering longest in the glass gallery, where the craftsmanship becomes almost hypnotic the more you study it. Some pieces feel impossibly delicate, others bold and architectural, and tucked among them was the one name I recognized immediately, Dale Chihuly, whose museum we last wandered through in Seattle. Seeing his work here, in a completely different context, gave the whole collection a sense of continuity across regions and styles, almost like running into an old friend in a new city. Beyond the glass, the museum opens into a thoughtful survey of Southern art that moves easily from landscapes to portraits to sculpture and even furniture, each room offering a slightly different rhythm. The landscapes in particular have that quiet, atmospheric quality Augusta does so well, while the portraits feel intimate without being fussy. Sculptural pieces and period furnishings round things out, giving the galleries a sense of depth and texture rather than a single through‑line. It's the kind of museum where two hours pass without you noticing, and you walk out feeling like you've had a conversation with the region rather than just looked at objects on walls. [Round number review 25400 overall - 211 of 2026 - 912 in Georgia]

Beautiful art museum along the Riverwalk in downtown Augusta. Admission was five dollars a person,…read morewhich was very reasonable. The front desk receptionist gave us a map and instructed us which way to go to see the art pieces in a chronological order. We really enjoyed the newer colorful items. The museum store was also beautiful with a very friendly lady working there.

This was a great experience!! Great tour with a ton of history and information about the history of…read moreDime Museums, circus life and sideshows. Highly recommend if you are in the area. It is literally a "one of a kind" attraction.

Cannot recommend this place enough!! Worth every penny…read more Peter was an amazing guide & talked after with us after our tour and gave us so much good information. If you need something to do in Augusta, make your appointment and GO.

Really two museums in one. The front covers the history of the base which was used to train pilots…read morein WWII. In back are the hangers where their restored aircraft are (and ones undergoing restoration). The volunteers are very willing to show you around and explain each plane and its historical significance. We spent two hours there and can't believe no one else visited. It is a true hidden gem!!

I came here for the first time in over two decades because some of my out of state family wanted to…read morevisit. I'm not big into aviation but my Dad was an Air Force lifer and I'm so glad that I decided to go with them. It was a rainy day so we only saw the main building but that still took almost 2 hours. There is SO much to see here. You move at your own pace and take as much time as you'd like. I think it might be nice if they offered tours since it's three stories, but it's definitely not hard to figure out and you aren't missing things if you don't go in a certain order. My favorite was the third floor where you could look outside and see all of the air planes. (There is no longer a cafe up there. There used to be!) We had all age ranges from 75 to 11. I think everyone enjoyed it. The gift shop was really cool and I was able to pick up some "souvenirs" from my home town. We did not encounter many employees except when we entered the building. That lady was super friendly and helpful. There was plenty of parking and this is FREE...so please check it out!

This is a wonderful museum for aviation fanatics. The whole museum is free to visit but donations…read moreare welcome. We visited this place on a Sunday with our 2 kids and they loved it. There is a lot to see. The first entrance has 3 floors to visit and there is 2 more hangars to go and see all the old planes and on top of that there were multiple planes across the property where we can drive by and visit everything. I would recommend to visit this place where you have a full day. On a Sunday it's open only from noon to the 5pm. Over all it's a great experience and there are friendly veterans who could help you where you want to go and any questions that want answers for it. Will come back again for sure with bigger group.

I really enjoyed the tour at the Fine Mess Old Car Museum in Harlem Georgia. Alot to see if you are…read moreinterested in the works of a craftsmen. Mr. Gary Russeth and his wife Jean have put in the work to show what can be created, with skills. AMAZING!

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.

Great museum that doubles as a welcome center…read more --Location/Parking-- Plenty of free parking around in the area. Since the building is located on Milledgeville Rd you might have to walk a bit since the lot next to the building can only hold about 10-15 vehicles total. --Ambience-- Museum with many display case that shows the history of Harlem, Georgia and the comedy duo of Hardy. Great tour through history and a bit of the comedy duo rise to stardom. --Service/Staff-- Friendly staff that were knowledge about Harlem and how this museum became the dedication of the birthplace of Oliver Hardy. --Products/Service-- Recommended for history nerds and people who love to pay their respects to the comedy duo. --Capacity-- Indoors can hold 50 plus people, but can get crowded. I believe the auditorium can hold over 75+ people, but the actual museum and welcome center can be crowded if all 50 people were there at once. --Overall-- Recommend stop if you are in the Augusta area and our a fan of the comedy duo.

The Laurel and Hardy museum was nice and we enjoyed the visit here. We stopped here while on the…read moreway to Myrtle Beach. This was a nice stop.