Inside Atlanta History Center’s Goizueta Children’s Experience

Young Explorers: Inside Atlanta History Center’s Goizueta Children’s Experience

The whole family will love stepping inside a world of fun at Atlanta History Center’s new 5,000-square-foot exhibit, the Goizueta Children’s Experience. This year’s theme, “Our Great Big City,” celebrates iconic Atlanta. Upon entering the space, you’re greeted by a Sensory Excursions station where you get to explore different scents from behind the wheel at “The Varsity.”

Another front entrance hit was the gallery wall where pictures open to show hidden items, including Izzy from the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Izzy also can be found at the City Explorers station featuring different plush toy friends to learn more about their ties to Atlanta. The “Time Machine Climber” in the center of the space, is where kids can climb around, change the clock and go down the big slide. That was a hit for all ages; even Dad joined in for a few slides and said it was fun and fast! Behind the slide is a dance party zone where different colored lights and music fill the space.

Interactive touch screen walls line the right side of the exhibit on the way to the stage area where you can put on a whole show at the Mini Fox Theater. You can play ticket taker (Becca’s favorite activity), grab props, costumes and truly set the stage as Mighty Mo, the Fox’s own organ player.

You’re able to swap out the backdrop, as well as have someone work the lights. You may have to help guide younger kids to put the different pieces together to put on a show. There were even musical instrument props where Becca had an impromptu tambourine jam session with a few kids.

After putting on the show, we explored the book area on the left side where we found some favorites. There’s also a soft play area where no shoes are allowed as kids enjoy scaling the foam climbers or playing with the wall ball trackers.

Keep in mind this is just one exhibit the Atlanta History Center has to offer. We heard many people talking about seeing the sheep stroll, but after almost three hours in this space, we needed to take a nap! What we dubbed “the clubhouse” was a hit with pillows and fun lights. Especially around nap time, it was starting to call our name!

Know Before You Go:

• One ticket gets you into every exhibit, including the farm and other outdoor experiences, at the History Center. Entry is timed.
• No food or drink is allowed within the exhibit, which as a mom of a kid with food allergies, it was nice to not worry about.
• Parking in the deck is free.
• The experience theme will rotate each year.
• For baseball lovers big and small, directly across is the Hank Aaron exhibit. “More Than Brave: The Life of Henry Aaron” will be there until September 2025.
• This experience is recommended for kids ages 8 and younger. Most activities are geared for the younger set, but older siblings can read and understand the history aspects more. Scannable QR codes in the exhibit provide more information.

– Jordan Lisvosky

The Details:
Goizueta Children’s Experience
Atlanta History Center
130 W. Paces Ferry Rd. NW, Atlanta
404-814-4000; atlantahistorycenter.com
Tickets: $27; ages 4-12, $24; ages 3 and younger, free.