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Old School History Museum

Four rooms in Eatonton's former school recreate a drugstore, early downtown streets and a historic classroom alongside county-history exhibits. The classroom retains original features, while the storefronts show how everyday town life changed.

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What to expect

Eatonton · Free admission; donations welcome · Browse the four museum rooms

Old School History Museum at The Plaza Arts Center · 305 North Madison Avenue, Eatonton, GA 31024

Tue–Sat 10am–4pm

Self-guided Tuesday–Friday; docent-guided Saturdays. Use the museum's schedule rather than older listings that show Monday hours or Friday guided tours.

Re-created drugstore and downtown storefronts
Historic classroom with original blackboards
Putnam County history gallery

Before you go

Admission and the museum's programs are free; donations support the collection.
Pick up the self-guided brochure for a weekday visit; Saturday is the published docent-tour day.
Enter The Plaza Arts Center at 305 North Madison Avenue. Contact the museum to arrange a private group tour.

Sources & visitor information

Venue and visitor-bureau information checked on the dates below. Follow these links for current hours, admission and access.

Old School History Museum — visit ↗
Current tour schedule, free admission and access amenities.
Checked Oct 12, 2026
Old School History Museum — exhibits ↗
The four exhibition rooms and original classroom features.
Checked Oct 12, 2026

Visitor information phone: 706-923-1655

Access information: The museum lists wheelchair access, free parking, public restrooms and a garden picnic area.

Check the organizer’s latest details before leaving; schedules and availability can change.

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