History of the Georgia Capitol Museum

Originating in the late nineteenth century, the Georgia Capitol Museum consists of several exhibits inside the legislative building in Atlanta, Georgia. Over the years, control of the museum has changed hands many times, yet neither legislators nor museum professionals have ever properly maintained and managed the museum. Today, the museum is struggling to maintain credibility. Because of poor collection management practices and a lack of clear authority, the Georgia Capitol Museum would not meet the Core Standards set today by the American Alliance of Museums to achieve accreditation.