Altama Museum of Art & History

Altama Museum of Art & History History Museum/Art Gallery
611 Jackson St
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912) 537-1911 We are also open at other times by appointment.
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The Altama Museum of Art and History is housed in the stately Brazell House near downtown Vidalia, Georgia. On the National Register of Historic Places, the 1911 building is marked with enormous columns and inviting porches. Inside, soaring windows and historic details provide elegant backdrop for an array of Contemporary Southern art, antique prints, fine furniture, historic costume and an impres

sive collection of Staffordshire porcelain dating to the 1770s. The Shiplett Gallery of Girl Scouting preserves regional scouting history and is curated by the Sweet Onion Service Unit. The museum is currently open on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 10:00 AM-1:30 PM, and the first Saturday of the month from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM. The museum is closed for all Federal holidays. Admission is free but a $5 donation per guest over 12 is appreciated. The facility is also available for civic meetings and social events. Check back frequently for Special Events and Gallery Openings. If you have any questions or would like to make an appointment, please call (912) 537-1911.

Meet the brave souls taking the stage for Lip Sync Battle! Our local performers have been rehearsing their moves, pickin...
08/29/2026

Meet the brave souls taking the stage for Lip Sync Battle! Our local performers have been rehearsing their moves, picking their anthems, and getting ready to give it ALL for the crowd β€” and for the People's Choice crown.

Come cheer them on (or laugh with them β€” no judgment here).

πŸ“… Thurs, Sept. 10th | 7PM | STC Auditorium
🎟️ $20 β€” altamamuseum.org/lip-sync-battle

Sponsored by Altamaha EMC | Fiber

Meet the brave souls taking the stage for Lip Sync Battle! 🎀✨ Our local performers have been rehearsing their moves, pic...
08/29/2026

Meet the brave souls taking the stage for Lip Sync Battle! 🎀✨ Our local performers have been rehearsing their moves, picking their anthems, and getting ready to give it ALL for the crowd β€” and for the People's Choice crown.

Come cheer them on (or laugh with them β€” no judgment here).

πŸ“… Thurs, Sept. 10th | 7PM | STC Auditorium
🎟️ $20 β€” altamamuseum.org/lip-sync-battle

Sponsored by Altamaha EMC | Fiber

08/27/2026

In Memory of Dolly!

✨ Poetry Night at Altama Museum ✨Join us Wednesday, September 3rd for an evening of spoken word and community! Doors ope...
08/26/2026

✨ Poetry Night at Altama Museum ✨

Join us Wednesday, September 3rd for an evening of spoken word and community! Doors open at 6:30 PM for mingling, with readings starting at 7:00 PM.

Whether you’re bringing a poem to share or just want to soak in the atmosphere, all are welcome!

πŸ“… Wednesday, September 3rd
πŸ•‘ Gather at 6:30 PM | Readings begin at 7:00 PM
πŸ“ Altama Museum

Bring a friend, bring a poem, or just bring yourself. See you there!

⏰ The clock's ticking, Vidalia! Lip Sync Battle performers are getting ready to bring their A-game, and the People's Cho...
08/26/2026

⏰ The clock's ticking, Vidalia!

Lip Sync Battle performers are getting ready to bring their A-game, and the People's Choice title is on the line! Voting starts the night of the show β€” so grab your ticket now and be there early to help crown the winner.

πŸ“… Thursday, Sept. 10th | 7PM | STC Auditorium
🎟️ Tickets: $20 β€” altamamuseum.org/lip-sync-battle

Sponsored by Altamaha EMC | Fiber

Altama Museum is excited to host its 1st Annual Harvest of Hope Art Exhibition & Art Sale! This is a Cancer Charity Art ...
08/25/2026

Altama Museum is excited to host its 1st Annual Harvest of Hope Art Exhibition & Art Sale!

This is a Cancer Charity Art Exhibition & Art Sale to benefit the Low Country
Cancer Center. The call is open to all emerging & established artists & mediums (photography, painting, printmaking, drawing, sculpting, mixed media, ceramics, glass, metal and/or woodwork, etc). The theme of the exhibition is artist’s choice.

Application is due by 11:59 pm, September 14, 2026.
Art dropoff is September 28 th – Oct 12 th .
Show dates are October 25 th – December 11 th .
Art pickup is December 14 th - December 17 th .

Entry fee is $20 for up to three (3) pieces for non-AM Art Guild members. Entry fee is $0 for up to three (3) pieces for AM Art Guild members. All original mediums are welcome. No giclees (digital prints intended as fine art and produced by inkjet printers) or reproductions of works.

All works must be for sale. All work must be ready to hang (canvas-wired,
paper/photographs-framed - no sawtooth hangers allowed) or displayed on display
podiums. We ask that submitted work not exceed 4ft x 4ft. If your piece is larger, just reach out β€” exceptions may be possible depending on museum approval and available space.

All work must be labeled with:
* Artist’s name
* Title of piece
* Medium
* Price

Prospectus and Applications available soon.
Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions.

Picture this: the lights go down, and someone you know β€” your neighbor, your coworker, maybe your kid's teacher β€” steps ...
08/23/2026

Picture this: the lights go down, and someone you know β€” your neighbor, your coworker, maybe your kid's teacher β€” steps into the spotlight for the performance of their life... to a song they didn't sing a single note of.

That's Lip Sync Battle. Big personalities, zero singing talent required.

πŸ“… Thurs, Sept. 10th | 7PM | STC Auditorium
🎟️ $20 β€” altamamuseum.org/lip-sync-battle

Come laugh with us, then crown your favorite!

Sponsored by Altamaha EMC | Fiber

08/22/2026

Here's a recap of some of our previous talent! You don't want to miss this year's! Grab your tickets before they're gone. You can also vote ahead for 'People's Choice'!
www.altamamuseum.org/lip-sync-battle

🎀 Only a few weeks left, Vidalia! 🎀The Altama Museum's Lip Sync Battle is coming Thursday, Sept. 10th @ 7PM β€” STC Audito...
08/22/2026

🎀 Only a few weeks left, Vidalia! 🎀

The Altama Museum's Lip Sync Battle is coming Thursday, Sept. 10th @ 7PM β€” STC Auditorium. Tickets are just $20 and YOU pick the People's Choice winner! πŸ‘‘

Grab your tickets before they're gone: altamamuseum.org/lip-sync-battle

Sponsored by Altamaha EMC | Fiber πŸ’š

Address

611 Jackson Street
Vidalia, GA
30474

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 3pm
Wednesday 11am - 3pm
Friday 11am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+19125371911

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