Altama Museum of Art & History

Altama Museum of Art & History History Museum/Art Gallery
611 Jackson St
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912) 537-1911 We are also open at other times by appointment.
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The Altama Museum of Art and History is housed in the stately Brazell House near downtown Vidalia, Georgia. On the National Register of Historic Places, the 1911 building is marked with enormous columns and inviting porches. Inside, soaring windows and historic details provide elegant backdrop for an array of Contemporary Southern art, antique prints, fine furniture, historic costume and an impres

sive collection of Staffordshire porcelain dating to the 1770s. The Shiplett Gallery of Girl Scouting preserves regional scouting history and is curated by the Sweet Onion Service Unit. The museum is currently open on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 10:00 AM-1:30 PM, and the first Saturday of the month from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM. The museum is closed for all Federal holidays. Admission is free but a $5 donation per guest over 12 is appreciated. The facility is also available for civic meetings and social events. Check back frequently for Special Events and Gallery Openings. If you have any questions or would like to make an appointment, please call (912) 537-1911.

Trustee retreat painting class held in the new workshop!Gene Morris, Heather Beasley, Lachele Yancey, Leigh Anne White, ...
05/30/2026

Trustee retreat painting class held in the new workshop!
Gene Morris, Heather Beasley, Lachele Yancey, Leigh Anne White, Jennifer Sutton, Kelly Lynn and Kelly Tippett.

Update on the museum renovation! Things are looking absolutely beautiful over here! Now, it’s put it all back together...
05/22/2026

Update on the museum renovation! Things are looking absolutely beautiful over here! Now, it’s put it all back together time! We can’t wait to have you all back in when we reopen!

Another successful Poetry on the Porch!!! Unfortunately, I didn’t get any other pictures because we were all into great ...
05/08/2026

Another successful Poetry on the Porch!!! Unfortunately, I didn’t get any other pictures because we were all into great conversation! What an enjoyable and moving night!

Until we meet again! Poetry on the Porch will resume in August after the summer break. So get ready!

It’s that time again! Poetry on the Porch!! Tomorrow evening!!! Come to the back porch of the Altama and share or just l...
05/06/2026

It’s that time again! Poetry on the Porch!! Tomorrow evening!!! Come to the back porch of the Altama and share or just listen!!!

04/29/2026

Have you ever been in an art guild?
What’s your favorite part?

04/25/2026

This is looking amazing!! It’s all coming together!!!

We will remain closed during the summer, as usual. Get ready for the new season, though! We will be working behind the scenes during the summer, getting everything back in order from the renovation!
We look forward to great things for our community!

04/20/2026

It’s onion festival week here in Vidalia!

The time is here to grab some of those delicious sweet onions!! What is your favorite way to cook them? I love those green tops stewed!!

We have local artists that have done some beautiful onion artwork. Feel free to post some here!

The museum will be closed this week. We have the finishing touches on the renovations being done. There are many festivities going on around town , so go shop, eat and enjoy!

04/15/2026

Those floors are looking so good!

Artist Guild is coming soon!!! We haven’t forgotten you!!! Things have been delayed because of the exciting and extens...
04/14/2026

Artist Guild is coming soon!!! We haven’t forgotten you!!! Things have been delayed because of the exciting and extensive renovations to our museum!! We have some things in the works and will be in contact with you soon!!!
Stay tuned!!!!

Address

611 Jackson Street
Vidalia, GA
30474

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 3pm
Wednesday 11am - 3pm
Friday 11am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+19125371911

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