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The Breman Museum

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Photographs, documents & memorabilia throughout 2 galleries depict the Atlanta Jewish experience. People often mention museum, people, history, visit, Jewish, Museum, time,


Address

1440 Spring St NW, Atlanta, GA 30309, United States

Website

www.thebreman.org

Contact

+1 678-222-3700

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (209 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 4 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 4 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 4 pm
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: 11 am to 4 pm

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  • 5/5 Fredrick A. 8 months ago on Google • 110 reviews
    I went and saw this this the other weekend. I highly recommend checking out this museum if you like war history as it touched alot about war and the south. They also had some Asian history which was nice to learn about. So if you like history and different wars, then it's worth checking out as it had some neat artifacts. Plus it's only $6 per adult. A very budget friendly date option.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marisol O. 4 years ago on Google • 109 reviews
    An incredible Museum. Everyone should visit if you have the opportunity. It was very educational. There is much to see and learn. The Holocaust victims & survivors stories and much more.... There is also a shop where you can buy books like Anne Frank's Dairy. You can purchase a ticket Or you can check out a PASS at your local library like we did.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mary Elizabeth E. 4 months ago on Google • 313 reviews
    Had the chance to explore The Breman Museum in Buckhead Atlanta thanks to Gwinnett County Public Library Museum Pass. Headed out here by Gwinnett Transit & Marta Train on a Friday but was closed. I had the chance to explore Atlantic Station that day. Sunday, I finally got to tour the Museum. Arrived on foot around 1pm till close. It wasn’t enough time to actually see all the museum has to offer. Very educational. Learned so much of the Jewish culture & way of living, as well as the horror the Jewish community had to encounter throughout history because of prejudice, discrimination, & propaganda. Interesting artifacts aiding in understanding the impact Jewish People had gone through. Very near museum.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mark S. 8 months ago on Google • 237 reviews
    First-time visitor. Excellent presentation on Hank Aaron by two renowned sports writers. Hank encountered a lot of discrimination in the deep South throughout his career. He only talked about it years after his retirement. Also toured the Museum #saisson
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mary H. 6 years ago on Google
    The volunteer docents who have guided us through the Holocaust exhibit have been wonderful. I have taken several classes. Thank you.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Steve T. 5 years ago on Google • 62 reviews
    This was excellent and actually scary at the same time. To see the atrocities that were suffered by the Jewish people is shameful. To see that one man can bring about so much hatred is not believable. I recommend that everyone see this museum. It gives an accurate depiction of the time period.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amarin C. 1 year ago on Google
    Do not miss this place! It's an absolute cultural gem. History is so important and the care, thought and work put into these exhibits is priceless. I truly treasure my visit and hope many more people have the incredible opportunity to visit as I did.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 REALtalk Renata T. 2 years ago on Google
    I love this place... I went with my Husband, son, and his friend!!! (7/22/2019) There is so much history in this museum, and they bring it all to life through pictures and artifacts... You can visit your local library and get free admission for four people by checking out a pass. I have read about the Holocaust, but its nothing like seeing it face to face...Nothing really prepared me for all of the valuable information I learned... A lot of the information was heartbreaking... Especially when it came to the children...Starvation is a slow death and I would not wish it on my worst enemy... They also had a Houdini exhibit which had a lot of interesting facts about Houdini... I would definitely come back so that I can read EVERYTHING and really take my time... I came two hours before closing so it was not enough time to read everything but I still enjoyed myself... Staff is really nice and the bathrooms and museum were clean...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pravulal k. 7 years ago on Google
    This treasure trove includes sculptures and drawing but the strongest collection is, naturally, of Spanish masterpieces by Goya, El Greco and Velazquez (whose Las Meninas is the best-known work of the museum).
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David B. 4 years ago on Google
    ABSOLUTE MUST SEE IN ATLANTA! I attended over 10 holocaust museums domestically and internationally, and this is among the absolute top! From design, aesthetics, to use of technology, to guiding principles and spirit this is a required see for all who care about humanity. They start with a book that drives home the sheer volume of lives lost, and then moves you through history transporting you into the lives of people we all will relate to. You then see the world literally turned upside down, as tracks on the ceiling lead to the ominous gates ahead. This is where they depart from the norm, choosing to focus and emphasize how Jews refused to go quietly into the night, refused to parish without a fight, and persevered by their very existence... transitioning not only in story and imagery but even from cold concrete to plush green carpets. They leverage technology, allowing each person to use their cell phone, as guided tour with stopping stations. A robust IVR system allowing you to pause or push forward, as you take in a testament to humanities worst and very best... one of the last images was of a young bride with a parachute converted into a beautiful wedding dress. Never Forget! Celebrate Life! It's all here!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael N. 6 months ago on Google • 172 reviews
    I was very impressed with the museum. Very thorough Holocaust and Southern Jewry section. Secure free parking. Great way to spend a few hours.

  • 5/5 Brenda N. 7 months ago on Google • 48 reviews
    The Berman Museum is a local treasure that everyone should visit. I recently attended the Icons exhibit that is there thru the end of September 2023. The Museum had arranged a talk and exhibit tour with the artist (Robert Weingarten) and it was so wonderful and informative. This is typical of all programs I have attended at this museum.

  • 4/5 Angela B. 6 years ago on Google • 46 reviews
    When you visit or live in Atlanta GA you need to visit this museum. The museum's display is very heartfelt and powerful. You are able to speak to the survivors of the holocaust and hear their personal stories. My reason for the 4-star rating was the speaker was too long (, for this type of museum they need a trained orator.

  • 5/5 Eva B. 10 months ago on Google • 25 reviews
    I am lacking words to describe the exhibit. My personal reaction was very emotional, and I am neither a Jew nor have any Jewish relatives; but I am a human being. In almost two hours, I did not even have the time to visit a second section of the museum. That is how loaded and thorough this space is in the information it shares with the public: photos, maps, pictures of people, art, audios, videos of testimonies from holocaust survivors, and more. Viewer discretion advised due to the extremely sad information and the tragic pictures. However, the experience is totally worth it -not for children or young teenagers, though.

  • 5/5 Coulson H. 5 years ago on Google
    This place is amazing! I went here for a field trip with my class, and had an awesome experience. Very sad and heavy, so if you have little ones, you would NOT want to take them. I would highly recommend bringing kids 12+ to this museum. I had an amazing tour guide, who made the experience even more worth it. If you love Jewish history, this is the place for you!

  • 5/5 Salena D. 4 years ago on Google
    We took our daughter to the Breman museum for a field trip. We were able to have a lot of meaningful discussion about what the Jews experienced during World War II. We really loved the layout of the museum and the large amount of information to read. My daughter was able to gain a better perspective as we toured the museum.

  • 5/5 Kimberly B. 5 years ago on Google
    So much history to be learned and remembered. Loved the interviews from people who survived the horrific Hitler regime. As one survivor says"...if you begin to demonize people...to separate a particular group of people from society...it can happen again"

  • 5/5 D W. 1 year ago on Google
    This is an amazing museum. A hidden gem Everyone needs to go. There's so much to take in. Such powerful collections. An amazing experience.

  • 5/5 Paula N. 1 year ago on Google
    A very informative and historical trip.Really enjoyed solving the mysterious door opening 😀 👍

  • 5/5 Autumn O. 9 months ago on Google
    I'm so glad we have this wonderful museum to tell about Jewish history. The atrocities as well as the triumphs that have befallen the Jewish people have been mind blowing. The Breman museum was very engaging and informative.

  • 4/5 Tera j. 4 years ago on Google
    Went to a bearing witness talk. George was a great speaker. It was very interesting to heaths story. I highly recommend their series of guest speakers. The museum itself was ok, lots of photos with stuff to read.

  • 5/5 Seth M. 7 months ago on Google
    Wonderful exhibits and lectures.... a hidden gem in Atlanta that more people need to be aware of.

  • 5/5 Ken C. 2 years ago on Google
    Always informative and well done, even with being open Sunday only, not crowded at all

  • 5/5 Jane R. 2 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    Several years ago I would bring fifth grade students on tours. Wonderful place and students learn so much more.


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Amenities


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    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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