Things to do in Albany
Albany Civil Rights Movement Museum
Albany Civil Rights Movement Museum is housed in the restored 1906 Mt. Zion Church, the museum commemorates the 1960s civil rights movement in southwest Georgia, emphasizing the role played by ordinary people in the struggle for civil rights. Exhibits, historic photographs and videotape footage recount the movement's history. Call (229) 432-1698 for more information.
326 Whitney Ave., Albany, GA 31706
Albany Museum of Art
The AMA has assembled an impressive and growing permanent collection comprised of African, European, and American art. The collection includes 2,400 original works of art with more than 200 works on display at any given time. The museum houses one of the largest collections of sub-Saharan African art in the Southeastern United States. Best Western lodging is nearby. Call (229) 439-8400 for more information.
311 Meadowlark Drive, Albany, GA
Albany Museum of Art
Albany Museum of Art features six rotating galleries, a children's hands-on space and a collection of American, European and African art. Call (229) 439-8400 for more information.
311 Meadowlark Dr., Albany, GA 31707
Chehaw Wild Animal Park
Chehaw Wild Animal Park features natural habitat exhibits with native and exotic animals. Visitors can stroll scenic boardwalks through the cypress swamps. Kids will love the Petting Zoo close by. Then enjoy special programs at the Amphitheater and Discovery Center and tour the Reptile and Small Animal House. Call (229) 430-5275 for more information.
105 Chehaw Park Road, Albany, GA
Flint Riverquarium
A 175,000-gallon, 22-foot deep, open-air Blue Hole filled with the fish, reptiles and plants found in the Flint River's ecosystem are the star of Albany, Georgia's newest family attraction - the Flint RiverQuarium. The RiverQuarium offers visitors 15,000 sq. ft. of discovery and adventure through high-tech, interactive exhibits; crawl-through caverns; and fresh and saltwater exhibits highlighting natural habitats of the 350-mile Flint River and rivers around the world. Call (229) 639-2650 for more information.
101 Pine Avenue, Albany, GA
Flint Riverquarium
Flint Riverquarium features a 175,000-gallon, blue-hole spring aquarium that is home to more than 100 varieties of aquatic life. The Flint River Gallery contains fresh- and saltwater tanks as well as a live fish hatchery. Discovery Caverns allows children to learn about nature through interactive exhibits. The World of Water draws comparisons between rivers around the globe and Flint River. Call (229) 639-2650 for more information.
101 Pine Ave., Albany, GA 31701
Lake Chehaw
Located in southern Lee County is Lake Chehaw. This 1,400 acre man-made lake provides boating, fishing, and water skiing activities for area residents. Call (229) 430-5275 for more information.
105 Chehaw Park Road, Albany, GA
Ritz Cultural Center
The Ritz Cultural Center, built in 1930, was an integral part of Albany, Georgia's African-American social life. This theater provided entertainment, cinematography and was host to great entertainers that included Ray Charles and Roy Hamilton. Ritz Theater has also served as a location of original plays by Curtis Williams, an African-American playwright and former professor at Albany State University. The Ritz Theater was restored and rededicated in December 1991 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Call (229) 889-1473 for more information.
225 S Jackson St., Albany, GA 31701
Thronateeska Heritage Center and Wetherbee Planetarium
Located on a historic plaza, the heritage center includes a museum that recounts the history of southwest Georgia, a railroad museum, a planetarium and a science center featuring hands on exhibits. Call (229) 432-6955 for more information.
100 W. Roosevelt Avenue, Albany, GA
Thronateeska Heritage Center and Wetherbee Planetarium
The heritage center is housed on a historic plaza and includes a museum that recounts the history of southwest Georgia, a railroad museum, a planetarium and a science discovery center featuring hands-on exhibits. Call (229) 432-6955 for more information.
100 W. Roosevelt Ave., Albany, GA 31701
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