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The River Market Antiques

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Funky, warehouselike antiques emporium known for its sizable display of rare & vintage lunch boxes. People often mention museums, museum,


Address

3218 Hamilton Rd, Columbus, GA 31904, United States

Website

therivermarketantiques.com

Contact

+1 706-653-6240

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (205 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 10 am to 6 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 6 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 6 pm
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 10 am to 6 pm
  • Tuesday: 10 am to 6 pm
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 6 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Deana M. 9 months ago on Google • 166 reviews
    A great place to look for a treasure! Kaitlynn was very welcoming and helpful! Her Grandpa, Mr Woodall is full of history and a gem to talk to! We very much enjoyed our visit and will definitely be back 😀
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Autumn R. 10 months ago on Google • 156 reviews
    Owners were on site and pleasant to talk to. Loved all the different museums inside. We didn't find any antiques we wanted, but that's ok, we're just out looking and checking out new places.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ian A. 3 years ago on Google • 119 reviews
    Really awesome antique shop with a lot of stuff! In addition there is a lunch box museum with the biggest collection of lunchboxes you’ll probably ever see! If you had a metal one as a kid you’ll probably find it here! Owner was really nice and has collected since the 90’s. Definitely check it out if you’re in town!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 BJ 1 year ago on Google • 22 reviews
    The store is a bit cluttered, but the museum is SO COOL! We had a great time. Worth a visit. You can tell it’s been a lifelong endeavor for the man that owns it. So much pride in how everything is displayed.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tiffany C. 2 years ago on Google • 14 reviews
    My kids and I had a great time here! We got there very first thing and the lady was extremely nice. She showed us around and give us the full rundown of the place. You get the lunchbox, RC cola, Nehi, Toms, and Radio all in one. We even got to see the classic cars and airstream that I believe she said was just added. On top of all that is an antique shop. Super good time for all.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 rosa v. 2 years ago on Google • 3 reviews
    The gentlemen who run the antique store and museum were so kind and the museums (more than one!) we’re so nicely done. You can tell that they take pride in everything they have displayed. If they have duplicates of any of the lunchboxes or trays can you can even buy it. Made my He-man fan very happy!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alberto E. 1 year ago on Google
    Thanks to my colleague David R. I discovered this site, it's really amazing! they have like 5000 lunchboxes(I'm not sure) from the beginning of 1900's (some of them priceless), and a fantastic RC COLA museum, lots of bottles, posters, signs, vintage dispensaries, etc... all from RC COLA and CHERO COLA brand both borned in Columbus (like the COCA COLA that Mr. Peberton made, because the origin isn't in Atlanta when the people believe, is in Columbus!). I had the opportunity to talk with the owner (Mr. Allen Woodall) a very kind man who let me see his collection of vintage cars. In the museum there is also part of the history of radio with many old radios. Really all very curious and it is a place that will shock you!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Liset V. 3 years ago on Google
    The owner is the sweetest man I've ever met. Something about him just makes me wanna give him all of my money. He gave me and my boyfriend a good deal on a few knickknacks but I would've paid full price just because he's so kind. DEFINITELY WILL BE COMING BACK i just wish I had a bigger house for it all
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Zen D. 4 months ago on Google • 205 reviews
    I stopped in here and the folks were really nice but they had very little in the way of a flea market. They do have several unique museums for a small fee.

  • 5/5 Luann W. 2 months ago on Google • 71 reviews New
    Super cute worth entrance fee

  • 5/5 Kayla 2 years ago on Google • 13 reviews
    My fiancé and I visited here last month and absolutely loved how the multiple museums were setup to showcase history of RC Cola, Tom’s food, Georgia radio stations, and of course lunchboxes! We also browsed the building beside these museums and found a beautiful vintage lamp base that the owner and his granddaughter priced at 50% off for us!

  • 5/5 Lady O. 1 year ago on Google
    AMAZING place!!!! Nostalgia GALORE! Lunchboxes, vintage radios, cars, & more! Even better, they are a non profit! Definitely worth the detour!

  • 5/5 Erica T. 1 year ago on Google
    Found some really great vintage items, and the two gentlemen working the store were very nice. We did not get to tour the museums due to time constraints, but we plan to return in the fall so I can see all the amazing old cars.

  • 2/5 Diane B. 1 year ago on Google
    I was disappointed my last visit here. They used to have a lot of very cool antique furniture and interesting/unusual stuff. Now the space has been mostly given over to the cola museum, which is fine if that's what you're looking for. I wasn't.

  • 5/5 Brandon H. 10 months ago on Google
    An older man curated these 7 museums super nice family and it was a blast from the past !

  • 5/5 Skylar G. 4 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Beautiful antique shop and museum! This place really expanded my knowledge on the history of Columbus Georgia. The artifacts are organized in a well manner. Definitely will be coming back!!


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Buys used goods
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ In-store pick-up
    • ✓️ In-store shopping
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Small business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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