We came back and it was just as great!!!!! Highly, highly, recommend visiting!!!…read more Love that we get to share these special memories with my Dad. He's helped shape two generations into HUGE Allman Brothers fans. So much of my childhood is wrapped in songs from the Allman Brothers. I'm glad my children's are too!

Well worth the visit! this place is a must see when in Macon or passing through. The folks working…read moreat the museum were amazing and very knowledgeable. The memorabilia was extensive and included musical equipment and many personal items.

If you visit Macon, you must stop and tour this impressive home! I was so happy to get to hear…read moreabout the history and see the stunning interior. Many items are original. You can pay a few dollars more to go to the very top (4 flights up) and I highly recommend that for a nice view of the city.

Shoutout to Vicky for the amazing tour! The Hay House ended up being way more than I expected and I…read morewant to come back again in the winter time (it's so hot in the house during the summer).

Nice asset for the region. This museum is inside Middle…read moreGeorgia State University. It is a neat collection of historical computing machines. Several of them are working. It is certainly worth coming by if you're in the area. The museum is small, but growing.

Food was outstanding!! Do know why this place doesn't have a Michelin star. I'd highly recommend…read morethe pasta.

Okay--what I want to know is why there are only four reviews, including this one? Come on,…read moreYelpers--you've reviewed gas stations, car rentals and dry cleaners in Macon. What's up? A gas pump more interesting than this gem of a museum? Get with it, folks!!! Ah, that felt good! Our senior's group from Kerrville, TX was on its way home and the Cannonball House was our only stop of the day. The majority of us were appreciative of all things Southern, so this was a special treat. The house's name is derived from a Union cannonball that crashed into the house during the Battle of Dunlap Hill on July 30, 1864. The Cannonball House was owned by Judge Asa Holt during the Civil War and is now owned by the Sidney Lanier Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy who saved if from demolition by the City of Macon. Thanks to these ladies, you're able to visit a Greek Revival mansion and not a parking lot! The House also hosts Father/Daughter Dances and Mother/Daughter Teas. And then there's--thank the Powers That Be--Miss Elizabeth's Academy for Young Ladies which "will instruct the girls in what it means to be a proper lady. Subjects covered: Introductions, sit like a lady, how to set a proper table and table etiquette, walking with confidence and Art of the Fan." And, lest you think the boys will escape, there's a co-ed course, too. My stogy old Southern heart sings with joy; civility and gentility are not dead!!! But I digress. The House is less a museum in the formal sense and more of a time capsule of Ante- and Post-Bellum Georgia. Architecture and period furniture buffs will be right at home here. The House consists of seven rooms. The Main Foyer with its period wall paper and imposing grandfather clock. The Family Room contains period furniture and portraits of the Holt Family. The Formal Dining Room houses a heavy wood table and silver serving sets including a large sterling punch bowl and ladle which survived the invasion of the Union Army only because it was buried. The Ladies' Bedroom contains period clothing, a hand-cranked sewing machine and a bed complete with a hand-tatted spread among other objects. Depending on when you visit, a collection of antique dolls may be displayed. Two Parlors display the furnishings of the founders of the Adelphean and Philomathean Societies which were organized at Wesleyan College, in 1851 and1852 respectively. These are the two oldest female societies in the world and continue to this day. Last, but certainly not least, is Judge Asa Holt's bedroom with its grand four-poster bed, marble-top table and chairs and a large bureau and chest of drawers. In my opinion, the Cannonball House should be on every tourist's itinerary. Seldom does one get such a personal glimpse into the lives of one of Macon's influential families. And if you're traveling with children, this is the perfect opportunity to make history come alive. For only $8.00 (as of this writing) you gain not only admission to the House but a guided tour as well. It's a bargain!

We enjoy civil war history and ole time ways of life. Our tour guide took us thru each room of the…read morehouse explaining the history of the house and the happenings of the time when the house was hit by a "cannon ball." It was really more of a large bullet like mortar. The house is in mourning-- all of the mirrors are covered by black cloth. There's even a casket in one of the parlor rooms. The tour guide says they do something different each month to highlight different traditions that were kept back in the day. The highlight of the tour for us was entering the servant's house and kitchen. Just as we walked in the room, we heard a squeaky toy sound. When I asked what that noise was - thinking it was a dog playing with a squeaky toy, she kinda hestitated and said we call him Matt. I thought, maybe that it was her grandson that she was watching during the summer. No. It's the little child that they hear playing sometimes. The ghost child they hear playing sometimes! Wow! Thanks for a terriffic tour!! We'll be back to investigate more of Macon history

From the moment you step foot into the exhibition buildings, it is immediately apparent that a…read moretremendous amount of care and strategic planning went into designing this facility. The exhibition halls themselves are exceptionally well laid out, guiding visitors through a seamless and logical journey. Rather than feeling cluttered or overwhelming, the spacious design of the buildings allows each display to breathe, successfully preventing the bottlenecks and crowding often found in popular public spaces. The thoughtful spatial arrangement and wide corridors naturally draw you from one historic milestone to the next, creating an intuitive flow that makes exploring the vast collections both effortless and highly engaging. The architecture and indoor environment perfectly complement the contents, as the exhibition buildings are pristine, climate-controlled, and in immaculate condition. It is clear that the facility and restoration teams take immense pride in maintenance, as every structural area and display zone is wonderfully kept and polished to perfection. The interior spaces are engineered thoughtfully, utilizing dramatic lighting and multi-level viewing platforms that allow enthusiasts to get an up-close look at the massive artifacts from multiple unique angles. Standing inside these magnificent, beautifully preserved structures truly enhances the overall experience and brings the history to life. Without a doubt, the absolute highlight of the entire visit was getting to see the legendary SR-71 Blackbird up close. This iconic reconnaissance aircraft is positioned masterfully within the hangar, perfectly catching the light to showcase its sleek, menacing titanium fuselage. The sheer size and futuristic design of the Blackbird are breathtaking in person, and the museum provides excellent vantage points that allow you to fully appreciate its unique engineering. Seeing this marvel of engineering preserved in such immaculate condition is worth the admission price alone and leaves a lasting impression. Complementing these spectacular physical spaces are the highly detailed, easy-to-understand information boards situated throughout the exhibition buildings. Instead of relying on dense, dry academic text, the plaques offer a perfect balance of technical specifications, historical context, and captivating anecdotes. The clear typography, structural timelines, and helpful diagrams ensure that the information is universally accessible, allowing casual tourists and seasoned buffs alike to learn at their own pace. This stellar combination of an intuitive building layout, pristine artifacts, and educational clarity makes the facility an absolute triumph.

I came here for the first time in over two decades because some of my out of state family wanted to…read morevisit. I'm not big into aviation but my Dad was an Air Force lifer and I'm so glad that I decided to go with them. It was a rainy day so we only saw the main building but that still took almost 2 hours. There is SO much to see here. You move at your own pace and take as much time as you'd like. I think it might be nice if they offered tours since it's three stories, but it's definitely not hard to figure out and you aren't missing things if you don't go in a certain order. My favorite was the third floor where you could look outside and see all of the air planes. (There is no longer a cafe up there. There used to be!) We had all age ranges from 75 to 11. I think everyone enjoyed it. The gift shop was really cool and I was able to pick up some "souvenirs" from my home town. We did not encounter many employees except when we entered the building. That lady was super friendly and helpful. There was plenty of parking and this is FREE...so please check it out!

Nice little museum for the kids. They also have a planetarium. It could use some updating, but…read moreother than that, it's a good activity with the kids.

I remember being a kid coming to the museum of arts and science and watching the shows at the…read moreplanetarium so today was very nostalgic and I brought my son to see it this being his first time he really enjoyed it. This is such a GEM in Macon. They also have animal shows, live animals, and different art sections.

This is a very interactive space museum for families and kids. We loved every game and experience…read moreavailable. Usually when you go to space museums, all the experiences require an extra cost but not here. All of it is included. There is a planetarium which is an extra fee but I do appreciate that they run programs every hour. Parking is in the garage adjacent to the museum. It's nice to get shaded parking especially in the thick of a Georgia summer.

A cute little museum in downtown Columbus. It's on the water, and a great space to see real and…read morereplica space shuttle pieces. The staff was welcoming and very knowledgeable when we asked questions. I do wish it was a little bigger but you can't beat it for the price. We really enjoyed the space shuttle experience!

We visited as a family of 4 to this park. An interesting park to learn about the mounds. Friendly…read morestaff at the visitor center. The visitor center has a museum, a theater and some artifacts from historical finds from this place and some recreation from early times. It has a restroom and gift shop. After you have done visiting the visitor center don't miss exploring the recreation of the earth mound. The path to it is narrow but it's worth the passage. Don't miss exploring all the other mounds. You have options to go on a hike from visitor center or u can drive by to different places with parking lot nearby.

I can't believe this park is free. There's a very informative museum with lots of displays and…read moreinformation. There are even some interactive displays. They also offer a 17 minute movie. There is a gift store inside the museum as well. Then there are miles of trails that you can walk to get to the mounds or you can drive to designated parking areas if you prefer to walk less. Some of the trails are concrete/paved, others are dirt, some are just mowed grass, but ALL of them are beautiful. It's easy to see why the Native Americans chose that spot. In additional to the epic mounds, the land was just gorgeous and We even saw a deer while we were walking. You could spend an entire day here, easily. We were at the park for about 2 hours. During that time, we went through the museum very quickly (we had a 7&8 year old with us), then walked about 2.5 miles of trails and still only saw/walked about half of what was there. If we lived in the area, we would probably be there several times a week just to enjoy the trails.

Absolutely wonderful museum…read more This stop was high on my kid's list on our roadtrip to Georgia and back from Los Angeles and neither of us was disappointed. The Last 100 Yards exhibit is SO well done. Each gallery well laid out with so much information, artifacts, bits of history. Don't skip the outside and the farther down vehicles over closer to the Fort Benning gate!

A great piece of national History…read more I would recommend taking the day or at least 2 days to really enjoy and recognize the significance of everything in this building. The class tour was well worth it. They also have food and beverages across from the gift store that has a lot of interesting stuff and Nick knacks for the family.