High Museum of Art Hours and Tickets: What to Know Before You Go

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The High Museum of Art in Atlanta is open Tuesday through Sunday, and tickets can be purchased through the museum's website. The site shows a same-day example of "Open Today 12–5 p.m.," so daily hours can vary and should be checked for your specific visit date. Some special events offer free admission, such as the Access for All: Centennial Celebration day listed at 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Opening Hours

The museum's own description states it is open Tuesday–Sunday, which means it is closed on Mondays. Rather than assuming a fixed daily schedule, check the homepage for the current day's hours before you go — the page displays a live line such as "Open Today 12–5 p.m."

Detail What the site shows
Days open Tuesday–Sunday
Closed Monday
Example daily hours 12–5 p.m. (shown as "Open Today")
Best practice Confirm the hours for your specific date on high.org

Ticket Options

Tickets are sold on the website. The homepage includes a "Buy Tickets" action, and individual current exhibitions list their own "Tickets" links, so you can purchase general admission or exhibition-specific tickets online.

  • General admission: Available via the "Buy Tickets" option on the site.
  • Exhibition tickets: Current exhibitions such as I SPY! Walter Wick's Hidden Wonders, Los Porfiados (The Stubborns), and Paper Trees each have their own ticket link.
  • Free admission events: Some programs are free. The Access for All: Centennial Celebration offers free admission and drop-in programming for adults of all ages, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. The Centennial Block Party on Peachtree Street is also described as a free event.

The site does not publish specific ticket prices in the available information, so check the ticket page for current pricing rather than assuming a rate.

Planning Around Special Events

Because the museum is in its Centennial year, the calendar includes one-off events that can affect crowds and access. A few examples from the site:

  • UPS Second Sunday: 100th Birthday Celebration — 12–5 p.m., with chalk art, a hidden-truck hunt, and music.
  • Centennial Block Party — 12–5 p.m., a free street event with live music, DJs, art-making, and food vendors.
  • Member Centennial Tour: Architecture — 11 a.m.–12 p.m., an exclusive tour for members.
  • Walking Tour: 100 Years of High Museum History — 1:30–3 p.m.

If you want a quieter visit, avoid days with large free community events; if you want the celebration atmosphere, plan around them.

Quick Checklist

  1. Confirm the day's hours on high.org (closed Mondays).
  2. Decide whether you want general admission or a specific exhibition ticket.
  3. Buy tickets online through the "Buy Tickets" or exhibition ticket links.
  4. Check whether a free admission day or special event falls on your visit date.
  5. For member-only programming, verify membership requirements before booking.