Children's Museums
Road To Tara Museum
📍 Historic Train Depot, 104 N Main St, Jonesboro, GA 30236🌐 seeclaytoncountyga.com/things-to-do/attraction/road-to-tara-museum
🕐 Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–4 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Road To Tara Museum
Gone With The Wind items & artifacts. Unique collection of Gone With The Wind manuscripts, costumes & Civil War history exhibits. Houses personal items and manuscripts belonging to Gone with the Wind author Margaret Mitchell, including original costume pieces from the 1939 movie premiere. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 237 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Gone with the Wind Museum
- Location
- Jonesboro, GA
- Highlights
- Movie premiere items, Margaret Mitchell artifacts, original costumes, international book collection
- Hours
- Monday–Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
- Special Event
- Granite Jubilee: 90 Years of Gone with the Wind (November 6-8)
💡 Did You Know?
- Houses personal items and manuscripts belonging to Gone with the Wind author Margaret Mitchell, including original costume pieces from the 1939 movie premiere
- Located in a historic old train depot in Jonesboro, GA, and includes admission to The Hattie McDaniel Legacy Experience as part of the museum experience
- Celebrates the 90th anniversary of Gone with the Wind with the Granite Jubilee event (November 6-8), featuring behind-the-scenes tours led by Herb Bridges' children and book signings by author John Wiley
- Maintains an international book collection related to Gone with the Wind, with a rotating poster gallery and interactive archive access for visitors
💬 What Visitors Say
- Plan for 1-1.5 hours to fully enjoy all exhibits and appreciate the original pieces and behind-the-scenes information without feeling rushed
- Attend the free Sunday Jonesboro tour instead of paying for the $100 all-access weekend ticket if you're primarily interested in the museum experience
- Take advantage of the included admission to The Hattie McDaniel Legacy Experience, which is part of your museum ticket and offers important historical context
- Note that some exhibited items are high-quality replicas rather than original movie pieces, so manage expectations while still appreciating the impressive collection and historical details
- Book advance tickets for special events like the Granite Jubilee (November 6-8) to access exclusive experiences like the intimate screening and behind-the-scenes tour with Herb Bridges' children
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