Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum
**Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum: A Hidden Gem in Athens, GA** Nestled within the lush surroundings of the State Botanical Garden of Georgia, the Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum at 2450 S Milledge Ave, Athens, GA, offers a unique and enchanting experience for art lovers and casual visitors alike. With a stellar rating of 4.8 stars, this charming museum showcases an impressive collection of porcelain and decorative arts that narrates the rich history and craftsmanship behind these timeless pieces. From exquisite glassware to intricate china, each exhibit invites exploration and appreciation, making it a delightful addition to your itinerary when visiting Athens. Open from Tuesday to Sunday, with convenient hours that allow for leisurely visits, the museum is easily accessible for both locals and tourists. Visitors often express their surprise at discovering such a captivating museum tucked away in the botanical gardens, with many highlighting the friendly and knowledgeable staff who are always eager to share insights about the collection. With glowing reviews from patrons like Heather P and Greg Kimball, who describe their experiences as unexpectedly magical and enjoyable, it's clear that the Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum is a must-see destination for those looking to immerse themselves in the beauty of decorative arts. Don’t miss the chance to explore this hidden gem—plan your visit today! For more information, call (706) 542-1244 or visit [botgarden.uga.edu](http://botgarden.uga.edu).
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Heather P
I asked my boyfriend if he wanted to go inside after seeing the botanical garden and he said sure. Honestly, I would have been fine if he had said no, or so I thought before entering. First, the interior of the building is beautiful, perfectly designed to compliment the art. Even the bathrooms have art!!! Second, the volunteers are friendly. Third, while small, there are some really neat things. My favorite was the map of how coffee spread around the world, including shipments of only a sole plant. This free museum can be seen in 30 minutes to an hour depending on your interest level.
Greg Kimball
I recently visited the Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum at 2450 S Milledge Ave, in Athens, GA. I had a nice walk through the beautiful facility covering two floors. It offers many examples of glass and china works. There are beautiful displays of plates, teapot settings and glassware. Well worth a visit
Salem
A truly magical little museum! It’s tucked away within the entrance of the botanical gardens and looks like it’s possibly not for the public, but don’t let that fool you! Once we realized we could go in the staff at the front was very friendly and happy to explain the layout of the museum. Every corner was filled with stunning pieces. It was very inspiring and the detail in every piece was breathtaking. If you enjoy nature, teapots, decorative plates, history, or art-this is the spot for you! I really enjoyed the natural light filling the rooms and the view of the botanical gardens behind the art. As for accessibility, there are elevators and the first floor should be fairly accessible to wheel chair users. The second floor might be more difficult to navigate but I think doable. I’ll have to go when I’m using my wheelchair next time to really test it out. Overall, my visit was so magical and I will most certainly be returning!!
S J
As a lifelong lover of the botanic gardens in Athens, I was massively disappointed to see this bizarre addition. The employee mentioned it was all donated by the Day family, and I can’t help but imagine the tax write off they got as a result. This building has no place in the gardens, it’s already such a stretch. I can’t help but wish we’d planted 5 more crepe myrtle varieties instead of this monstrosity. A new conservatory would’ve been brilliant. A new native planting would’ve been fabulous. Anyone who truly loves plants would’ve realized that nobody wants Henry the 8th’s plates that -maybe- have some botanical motifs. A giant bed of sunburned nonstop begonias, sun coleus and sunpatiens would’ve been better than this. If we’re going to add a plate museum, I think you all could at least spend the time labeling the plants that are already in the garden. It’s gotten slack over there
Kippy Nelson
I was pleasantly surprised! I did not expect that a botanical garden would have a porcelain museum. It was interesting and the volunteers were very friendly and informative.
Leo Burns
Great display of some phenomenal art work.
Anna Ivey
Beautiful exhibit at the Botanical Gardens! The workers are very friendly and knowledgeable!
A
Beautiful museum and knowledgeable staff!! I really enjoyed this collection.
Missy Green
Wonderful new art museum within the Botanical Gardens!
kun li
Such a beautiful measum!
