Douglas County Museum of History and Art

Douglas County Museum of History and Art Visit today and go back in time from before Douglas County up to present day . Tours are Free Come see us!

In 1998 the 1958 old Douglas County Courthouse structure was set for demolition once the government offices were moved to the new location. However, The Douglas County Tourism and History Commission was successful in saving the Old Courthouse structure to be solely used as a museum. The Museum became a reality and now houses extensive collections of local historical artifacts and art. The Douglas

County Tourism and History Commission was also successful in getting the Old Courthouse structure built in 1958 listed on the National Register of Historic Places, as it is one of the few remaining examples of the International Style of Architecture in the United States. It is a most rare type of structure for a Southern courthouse of any era.

05/25/2026
05/24/2026

As you may know, the Museum closed to the public after May 15th at 5 PM, as directed by The Douglas County Board of Commissioners.

Since that time we have been prevented from having any access to the Museum. There appears to be an issue with security.

Your Museum staff has been custodian of your trusted items for over 27 years with no issues.

It is our fervent hope we can regain access to proceed with requested improvements. As far as we know all items are undisturbed and safe and will remain so on our reentry.

All questions on this issue should be directed to the DC Board of Commissioners.

05/21/2026

FYI - If you have called and left a message on the Museum phone line, we have been unable to access your messages. The locks were changed to the building last Friday and we have not been inside since that time.

We can check email at [email protected]

05/18/2026

We are sorry we were not able to be open on today's International Museum Day. We sincerely hope to be there for you in 2027.

05/13/2026

The Museum will be closed to the public after May 15th at 5 PM, as directed by The Douglas County Board of Commissioners. The Museum is reorganizing as DC Museum, Inc., with new by-laws and new Board of Directors. During this time improvements will be made throughout the Museum, including both operations and exhibitions. A new lease as a new entity will then be pursued with the Board of Commissioners.
All the atifacts entrusted to the Museum's care are safe and intact.

05/09/2026

New Manchester HS Senior Art
Reception Today 1-3
Amazing Talent!

05/07/2026

What makes the Museum special?
Watch this report from 2017 that tells that story!

And it's even better now!

Starting with an overview of the wonderful exhibitions on display at your Museum, it concludes with a great look at our ...
05/05/2026

Starting with an overview of the wonderful exhibitions on display at your Museum, it concludes with a great look at our recent "Take me out to the ball game" celebration of 60 years of the Braves and 100 years of Baseball in Douglsa County.

"Take Me Out to the Ball Game"Your Museum hosted an amazing exhibition of sixty years of the Atlanta Braves along with many more items celebrating 100 years ...

04/29/2026

For our supporters who plan on attending the important Board of Commissioners meeting Monday, May 4 at 10 AM, if you wish to speak for three minutes, please arrive early in order to sign up for a time.
And remember, parking is tight.

Address

12431 Veterans Memorial Highway
Douglasville, GA
30134

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

(678) 449-3939

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