If you are planning to visit Lawrenceville, you might want to know what the town’s museums have to offer. From contemporary galleries to historical exhibitions and children’s museums, you will find everything in this small town offering culture, education, and a great atmosphere. Find out more about the best museums to check out in Lawrenceville.
Gwinnett History Museum
This Lawrenceville museum is full of history and artifacts. The building itself is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and has a huge collection of the artifacts of Gwinnett County. It used to serve as the Lawrenceville Female Seminary and was restored by local citizens in 1971 with the help of a local architect, Gloria Kidd. The second floor houses the museum. You will not only find historic and folk items but old family photographs revealing how locals used to live in the area hundreds of years ago. You can find an exhibition of old kitchen items, and one featuring religious artifacts.
Hudgens Center for Art & Learning in Duluth
This museum and art center is perfect for families, as it offers daily educational programs, community events, and great exhibits, including Learn and Play sessions, summer camps, and experiments with colors. The community-funded “hub of discovery” also features contemporary local artists’ work, and a Kids’ Zone where children can create their own puppet show. Take a walk in the beautifully designed sculpture garden featuring a pool, waterfall, and sculptures from local artists. Check out the current kids’ programs at the Hudgens Center for Art & Learning website.
Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center in Buford, Georgia
Less than eight miles from Lawrenceville, you will find the Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center in Buford. There are many regular nature-based exhibits, including WaterWise, where you can sign up for a challenge to save water when you return home. The Blue Planet exhibit offers an interactive presentation of the different features of water on Earth, including rain, a topographical map, and lighting effects. Smaller kids can discover water, using interactive H2O stations where they can follow the route of water from rain through reservoirs to the water treatment system. The exhibitions are suitable for all ages and perfect for a rainy day.
Southeastern Railway Museum, Suwanee
Only a few miles from Lawrenceville, this museum features locomotives, railroad memorabilia, and a miniature train track for little kids. If you love transportation history, you might be interested in the collection of taxis, cabs, buses, and other special vehicles displayed here. You can also collect calendars of old steam trains. Ride the park train and explore the area in style.
No matter if you are visiting Lawrenceville with a young family or as a couple, you will find plenty of museums to keep you informed, educated, and entertained. Explore the railway history, the heritage of the waterworks, or simply admire the architecture and exhibitions on the life of people in the region hundreds of years ago.
“Santa at Southeastern Railway Museum – Duluth, GA” by Josh Hallett used under license CC BY-SA 2.0 /cropped from original
