Current Exhibitions at the High Museum of Art

Updated

The High Museum of Art in Atlanta currently has four exhibitions on view, according to its website: I SPY! Walter Wick's Hidden Wonders (through January 3), Martin Puryear: Nexus (through January 17), Los Porfiados (The Stubborns) (through November 29), and Paper Trees (through February 21). The museum is also in the middle of its Centennial year, which adds a layer of special programming on top of the regular exhibition schedule. Because exhibitions rotate and dates can shift, treat the closing dates below as a snapshot and confirm details on high.org before you plan a visit.

Current Exhibitions

Exhibition Closing Date Notes from the site
I SPY! Walter Wick's Hidden Wonders January 3 Ticketed
Martin Puryear: Nexus January 17 More info available on the site
Los Porfiados (The Stubborns) November 29 Ticketed
Paper Trees February 21 Ticketed

Three of the four are listed with ticket links, while Martin Puryear: Nexus is listed with a "Learn More" link rather than a direct ticket prompt. If you want to see a specific show, check its individual page first — that's where any ticketing requirement or access note will appear.

How to Get Details or Tickets

Each exhibition has its own page on high.org. From the homepage, the current exhibitions appear as cards with either a "Tickets" or "Learn More" link, which takes you to the exhibition's detail page. That page is the place to check for:

  • Exact run dates and any changes
  • Whether a separate ticket is required beyond general admission
  • Related programs, tours, or talks tied to the exhibition

The museum's general "Buy Tickets" option covers admission; some special exhibitions may be handled differently, so it's worth reading the individual listing rather than assuming one ticket covers everything.

What Else Is Happening During the Centennial

The High is marking 100 years with events layered on top of the exhibition schedule. A few that appear on the site:

  • UPS Second Sunday: 100th Birthday Celebration — October 11, 2026, 12–5 p.m., with an I SPY–inspired chalk art activation, a hidden UPS truck hunt, and music on the Piazza.
  • Centennial Block Party — October 18, 2026, 12–5 p.m., a free event on Peachtree Street with live music, DJs, art-making, and food vendors.
  • 100 Years of Art in Atlanta — October 18, 2026, 3–4 p.m., a look back at the museum's history and forward to its next century.
  • Member Centennial Tour: Architecture — October 20, 2026, 11 a.m.–12 p.m., a members-only docent-led tour.
  • Access for All: Centennial Celebration! — October 21, 2026, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., free admission and drop-in programming for adults.
  • Walking Tour: 100 Years of High Museum History — October 29, 2026, 1:30–3 p.m.
  • A Haunting at 100 — October 30, 2026, 6–10 p.m.

Note that the site lists these with 2026 dates, so if you're reading this earlier, confirm the year on the event page before making plans.

Before You Go

The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday. Hours can vary by day — the site showed "Open Today 12–5 p.m." at the time of capture — so check the day you plan to visit rather than relying on a general schedule.

Two practical points:

  • Exhibitions change. The four shows above will eventually close and be replaced. If a specific exhibition is your reason for going, verify it's still on view close to your visit date.
  • Some events are free, some are ticketed, and some are members-only. The Centennial Block Party and Access for All day are described as free; the member architecture tour is explicitly for members. Read each listing rather than assuming.

For the most current information, the exhibition and event pages on high.org are the authoritative source — dates, ticketing, and programming can all shift over the course of a Centennial year.