What Is high.org? The High Museum of Art Website Explained

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high.org is the official website of the High Museum of Art, Atlanta's leading art museum. It is where you go to plan a visit, buy tickets, see what exhibitions are on view, and find out about programs and events. The site is most useful if you are deciding whether to visit, checking hours before you go, or looking for a specific exhibition or event date.

What the museum is

The High Museum of Art describes itself as Atlanta's leading art museum, with a collection of more than 20,000 works across 7 collecting areas. It also hosts world-class exhibitions and programs for all ages. The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday.

What you can do on the site

The homepage and its linked pages serve a few practical purposes:

  • Check hours and plan a visit. The site shows the day's opening hours (for example, "Open Today 12–5 p.m.") along with a direct link to buy tickets.
  • Buy tickets. Ticket purchase is handled through the site for current exhibitions and general admission.
  • See what's on view. Current exhibitions are listed with their run dates and a ticket link where relevant. Examples from the site include 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).
  • Find events and programs. The site lists dated events with times, including free community events, member tours, family programs, and talks.
  • Join or subscribe. There are calls to become a member and to sign up for a weekly newsletter.
  • Other services. The site also links to private event planning and an invoice payment page, which are separate from general visitor ticketing.

The Centennial year

The site's current focus is the museum's 100th anniversary. A Centennial year of programming includes special exhibitions, returning collection favorites, free community celebrations, music, family programs, and interactive moments across the city.

Examples of scheduled Centennial events listed on the site:

Date Event Time
October 11, 2026 UPS Second Sunday: 100th Birthday Celebration 12–5 p.m.
October 18, 2026 Centennial Block Party 12–5 p.m.
October 18, 2026 100 Years of Art in Atlanta 3–4 p.m.
October 20, 2026 Member Centennial Tour: Architecture 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
October 21, 2026 Access for All: Centennial Celebration! 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
October 29, 2026 Walking Tour: 100 Years of High Museum History 1:30–3 p.m.
October 30, 2026 A Haunting at 100 6–10 p.m.

Note the mix of access types: the Centennial Block Party is described as free, and Access for All is a day of free admission with drop-in programming, while the Member Centennial Tour is for members. If cost matters to you, check the individual event page rather than assuming every event is free or ticketed.

How to use it before a visit

  1. Open high.org and check the hours shown for the day you plan to go.
  2. Look at the current exhibitions list to confirm what will actually be on view during your dates — each entry shows an end date.
  3. Follow the ticket link for the exhibition or admission type you want.
  4. If you are interested in a specific event, open its page for the time and any access conditions (free, member-only, or ticketed).

The main thing to watch for: exhibition and event dates on the site are specific and time-limited, so a page you saw last month may no longer reflect what's on view. Confirm dates on the site close to your visit.