The best arts & culture spots in Macon

8 arts & culture spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Tubman Museum

Arts & Culture

Spend an afternoon at Tubman Museum, the Southeast’s largest museum dedicated to African American art, history, and culture, and catch…

310 Cherry St

Spend an afternoon at Tubman Museum, the Southeast’s largest museum dedicated to African American art, history, and culture, and catch thought-provoking exhibits like Freedom Seekers, the Tyler Perry Exhibit, and Central Georgia Women of Impact.

From the Macon newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Museum honoring The Allman Brothers Band, with original instruments, art & personal mementos.

2321 Vineville Ave

Museum honoring The Allman Brothers Band, with original instruments, art & personal mementos.

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Georgia sports museum with tours & exhibitions highlighting artifacts & the state's top athletes.

301 Cherry St

Georgia sports museum with tours & exhibitions highlighting artifacts & the state's top athletes.

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The Big House

Arts & Culture

Preserved house filled with memorabilia and artifacts related to the Allman Brothers Band.

2321 Vineville Ave

Preserved house filled with memorabilia and artifacts related to the Allman Brothers Band.

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Cannonball House

Arts & Culture

Historic 1853 home named for damage it sustained in the Civil War, with tours, exhibits & events.

856 Mulberry St

Historic 1853 home named for damage it sustained in the Civil War, with tours, exhibits & events.

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Hay House

Arts & Culture

19th-century mansion boasting marble statues, stained glass, ornate period furnishings & paintings.

934 Georgia Ave

19th-century mansion boasting marble statues, stained glass, ornate period furnishings & paintings.

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Museum featuring fine-arts & science galleries, interactive exhibits, a minizoo & a planetarium.

4182 Forsyth Rd

Museum featuring fine-arts & science galleries, interactive exhibits, a minizoo & a planetarium.

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This ornate 1884 concert hall features music performances, Broadway shows & other cultural events.

651 Mulberry St

This ornate 1884 concert hall features music performances, Broadway shows & other cultural events.

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