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.

📣📣 Calling Performers, Porch Hosts, Artisan Market Vendors, Food Truck Vendors, Volunteers and Sponsors 📣📣Register now f...
09/04/2026

📣📣 Calling Performers, Porch Hosts, Artisan Market Vendors, Food Truck Vendors, Volunteers and Sponsors 📣📣
Register now for a spot to participate in the Altama Museum’s 2026 PorchFest & let’s make this year a Blast!

Register Below
https://www.altamamuseum.org/porchfest

🎤 SPECIAL THANKS! 🎤A huge shoutout to EZ-E Photography and Graphic Design for their incredible professional services at ...
09/04/2026

🎤 SPECIAL THANKS! 🎤

A huge shoutout to EZ-E Photography and Graphic Design for their incredible professional services at this year’s Lip Sync Battle! 📸✨

From capturing every epic moment! Evan Riekhof always go above and beyond to help make this event unforgettable.

We couldn’t have done it without you! 🙌

Altama Museum is excited to host its 1st Annual Harvest of Hope Art Exhibition & Art Sale! This is a Cancer Charity Art ...
09/03/2026

Altama Museum is excited to host its 1st Annual Harvest of Hope Art Exhibition & Art Sale!

This is a Cancer Charity Art Exhibition & Art Sale to benefit the Low Country
Cancer Center. The call is open to all emerging & established artists & mediums (photography, painting, printmaking, drawing, sculpting, mixed media, ceramics, glass, metal and/or woodwork, etc). The theme of the exhibition is artist’s choice.

Application is due by 11:59 pm, September 14, 2026.
Art dropoff is September 28 th – Oct 12 th .
Show dates are October 25 th – December 11 th .
Art pickup is December 14 th - December 17 th .

Entry fee is $20 for up to three (3) pieces for non-AM Art Guild members. Entry fee is $0 for up to three (3) pieces for AM Art Guild members. All original mediums are welcome. No giclees (digital prints intended as fine art and produced by inkjet printers) or reproductions of works.

All works must be for sale. All work must be ready to hang (canvas-wired,
paper/photographs-framed - no sawtooth hangers allowed) or displayed on display
podiums. We ask that submitted work not exceed 4ft x 4ft. If your piece is larger, just reach out — exceptions may be possible depending on museum approval and available space.

All work must be labeled with:
* Artist’s name
* Title of piece
* Medium
* Price

Prospectus and Applications available soon.
Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions.

Approximately 100 people will take the stage on Sept 10.Winner of PCA will receive 10% of all proceeds raised for their ...
08/31/2026

Approximately 100 people will take the stage on Sept 10.

Winner of PCA will receive 10% of all proceeds raised for their chosen Charity.
This year our participants will be battling for People's Choice Awards for their choice of charity...
Gardens of Hope battling for Gardens of Hope RCO
THE Lunch Bunch battling for SOAPS
Sally D Meadows Faculty battling for Breakthrough T1D (Type 1 Diabetes research)
Lyons Upper Elementary School Faculty battling for Loving Lyons
The Downtown Barre battling for United Way
Plant Hatch battling for The Make A Wish Foundation
Vidalia Federal Savings Bank TBD
Franklinia Playhouse battling for Franklinia Playhouse
MHMH will raise money for The Tommy & Shirley Strickland Cancer Center

Online People’s Choice Awards voting is open now and during the show.
PCA voting will be via Venmo, through the website and through cash collections during the performances.

The link for the ticket sales and PCA voting is
www.altamamuseum.org/lip-sync-battle

Meet the brave souls taking the stage for Lip Sync Battle! Our local performers have been rehearsing their moves, pickin...
08/29/2026

Meet the brave souls taking the stage for Lip Sync Battle! Our local performers have been rehearsing their moves, picking their anthems, and getting ready to give it ALL for the crowd — and for the People's Choice crown.

Come cheer them on (or laugh with them — no judgment here).

📅 Thurs, Sept. 10th | 7PM | STC Auditorium
🎟️ $20 — altamamuseum.org/lip-sync-battle

Sponsored by Altamaha EMC | Fiber

Meet the brave souls taking the stage for Lip Sync Battle! 🎤✨ Our local performers have been rehearsing their moves, pic...
08/29/2026

Meet the brave souls taking the stage for Lip Sync Battle! 🎤✨ Our local performers have been rehearsing their moves, picking their anthems, and getting ready to give it ALL for the crowd — and for the People's Choice crown.

Come cheer them on (or laugh with them — no judgment here).

📅 Thurs, Sept. 10th | 7PM | STC Auditorium
🎟️ $20 — altamamuseum.org/lip-sync-battle

Sponsored by Altamaha EMC | Fiber

08/27/2026

In Memory of Dolly!

✨ Poetry Night at Altama Museum ✨Join us Thursday, September 3rd for an evening of spoken word and community! Doors open...
08/26/2026

✨ Poetry Night at Altama Museum ✨

Join us Thursday, September 3rd for an evening of spoken word and community! Doors open at 6:30 PM for mingling, with readings starting at 7:00 PM.

Whether you’re bringing a poem to share or just want to soak in the atmosphere, all are welcome!

📅 Thursday, September 3rd
🕡 Gather at 6:30 PM | Readings begin at 7:00 PM
📍 Altama Museum

Bring a friend, bring a poem, or just bring yourself. See you there!

⏰ The clock's ticking, Vidalia! Lip Sync Battle performers are getting ready to bring their A-game, and the People's Cho...
08/26/2026

⏰ The clock's ticking, Vidalia!

Lip Sync Battle performers are getting ready to bring their A-game, and the People's Choice title is on the line! Voting starts the night of the show — so grab your ticket now and be there early to help crown the winner.

📅 Thursday, Sept. 10th | 7PM | STC Auditorium
🎟️ Tickets: $20 — altamamuseum.org/lip-sync-battle

Sponsored by Altamaha EMC | Fiber

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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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