Atlanta celebrates Black excellence, innovation and history all year round, but we’ve got an especially great lineup during Black History Month! From truly moving art exhibitions to delicious meals from Black-owned restaurants, there is so much Black history and culture in Atlanta to honor and celebrate!
To help you out, we’ve come up with a list of several amazing things to do in Atlanta for Black History Month this February!
Learn Black history from a Black perspective at the APEX Museum
For an extremely comprehensive understanding of Black history, make sure to visit the APEX Museum this February. Located in the historic Auburn Avenue area of Atlanta, this museum connects the world with incredible pieces of Black American history.
APEX stands for “African American Panoramic Experience.” The APEX museum was founded in 1978 by veteran filmmaker Dan Moore Sr., and, according to their website,
interpret[s] and present[s] history from an African American perspective to help all Americans and international visitors better understand and appreciate the contributions of African Americans to America and the world.
The APEX Museum has a large collection of permanent and rotating exhibits, and is currently the only museum in Atlanta dedicated solely to the “rich and often untold story of people of the African Diaspora.”
Learn more about the Apex Museum on their website, here!
Learn all about Atlanta’s Black History on this engaging and educational 4-hour tour throughout the city. Among many other stops, here are some highlights:
- Dive into the heart of Black culture and arts across historic neighborhoods like Sweet Auburn.
- Explore Tyler Perry Studios and iconic Hollywood film locations bringing Atlanta’s cinematic history to life.
- Step into the world of groundbreaking HBCUs and civil rights landmarks, celebrating the legacy of African-American heritage.
Visit the National Center for Civil & Human Rights
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights is a museum dedicated to the achievements of the civil rights movement.They always host incredible programming over Black History Month. Explore exhibitions dedicated to Atlanta’s influential role in the Civil Rights Movement, and beyond.
The Center also says,
Learn more about the Center’s Black History programming, here!In addition, every Saturday in February, the Center will host special family-friendly programming included with general admission. Each Saturday features interactive activities, storytelling, and themed activations designed to engage families, educators, and young learners through hands-on experiences. Weekly themes include Black Art, Black Change Makers, Black Entertainment, and Black Sports and Science.
Learn more about the greatest of all time from the genre at Atlanta’s Trap Music Museum
Learn about the art behind the music at the Trap Music Museum. Created by superstar rapper T.I., this immersive museum becamethe first hip-hop museum ever to celebrate the reality of southern-based trap music. It pays homage to other rap legends like 2 Chainz, Gucci Mane, Nicki Minaj and more!
With fun events like Escape rooms, “sip and trap” happy hours and tours of exhibits about the iconic hip-hop music industry, the Trap Museum’s got it all!
For more information, head to their website!
Celebrate Black History at the Roswell Roots Festival of Black History and Culture!
This incredible annual arts & culture festival is taking over Roswell for Black History Month! Roswell Roots will be hosting art exhibitions, poetry slams, seminars, and more. You can enjoy music, Gullah folklore, and both incredible stories of Black joy and deeply moving stories of Black struggles and oppression, and the strength of the Black community.
This year’s festival is also special, since 2026 marks its 25th anniversary. This year, the festival will be curated across five categories–art, education, cultural, performance, and history–bringing dynamic programs and events that reflect the richness of Black heritage and its profound influence on our shared story.
To get the full lineup of the Roswell Roots festival, check out their website!
Black History Month is a great time to support Black-owned businesses in Atlanta!
Whether you’re looking for a delicious brunch, a scrumptious southern-style food or even mouth-watering vegan food, there’s something for everyone at these Black-owned restaurants!
Check out our round-up of incredible Black-owned restaurants in the ATL!
While we’re on the topic of Black-owned businesses, you can do so much more than eat out to support Black-owned businesses across the ATL! From spas, to grocery stores, to anything else you can think of, it’s always good to check to see if there’s a Black-owned business to support for all your needs!
Click here for a full round-up of amazing Black-owned businesses in Atlanta!
Delve into these awe-inspiring arts exhibits over Black History Month
There’s always an awesome mix of art exhibitions taking over our adored galleries scattered across the ATL. Here’s what we recommend checking out this month:
ZuCot Gallery – The Legacy Exhibition
- ZuCot Gallery is the largest African-American owned fine art gallery in the Southeast, and is located right in the heart of downtown. ZuCot exhibits works form living African American artists, both seasoned and novice. Currently, ZuCot’s exhibit The Legacy, “is a captivating exhibition that explores the themes of motherhood, activism, leadership, and friendship through the personal narratives of a diverse group of predominantly women artists. This exhibition showcases the undeniable strength and enduring legacy of Black women across various spheres of life.”
Spelman College Museum of Fine Art – Repossessions
- Running from October 2025 through May 1st, 2026, Repossessions is a breathtaking exhibit that you don’t want to miss. According to Spellman’s website, the exhibition “presents the work of six Black artists commissioned by The Reparations Project to create artworks based on objects and documents from the enslavement and Jim Crow eras in the United States.”
For more information, check out their website!
Celebrate Black Futures Month at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta
Celebrate Black History Month with your kids at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta. All month long, Black history programming will include events at the Science Bar, Art Studio, Jane’s Innovation Station and the CMA Stage, all highlighting African American leaders in science, art, and innovation.
Enjoy interactive storytimes, hands-on activities, and exciting experiments all month long! Learn more here!
Visit Oakland Cemetery to learn about Black History in Atlanta
In honor of Black History Month, Oakland Cemetery will offer free tours of the cemetery, highlighting its African American residents. Programs include:
We Shall Overcome: African American Stories from Civil War to Civil Rights
- Dates: February 1 at 11 AM, February 2 at 11 AM, February 9 at 11 AM, February 15 at 1 PM, February 16 at 11 AM, February 21 at 11:30 AM, February 23 at 11 am
- The Cemetery says, “’We Shall Overcome’ became the anthem of the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, but the origin of the song dates back to antebellum days and a spiritual sung by enslaved people, “No More Auction Block for Me.” This tour explores the lives and accomplishments of outstanding and ordinary African Americans who fought to overcome the effects of slavery and discrimination to help shape the history of Atlanta.”
Black Magnolias
- Dates: February 7 at 11:30 AM, February 22 at 1 PM, and February 28 at 11 AM
- The Cemetery says, “Historically, many African American women worked as maids, child nurses, cooks, and laundresses—all while managing their own households. As educational opportunities became available following the Civil War and emancipation, African American women aspired to occupations beyond domestic service. Many sought jobs as educators and nurses. Others with access to advanced education became lawyers and physicians. With increasing economic stability, more African American women became stay-at-home mothers, focusing their efforts on homemaking and children. Many African American women also considered it their duty to serve their communities and churches, and they did so in both professional and volunteer positions. This guided walking tour moves beyond historical stereotypes to explore the history, lives, and labors of Atlanta’s African American women.”
Atlanta is an epicenter for the Civil Rights Movement which is inspiringly evident, even after a short walk around our city. Check out a couple of recommendations below, or check out our self-guided tour of Atlanta’s rich Black history to see some of the amazing landmarks in our city honoring Black History.
Martin Luther King, Jr National Park
Walk around where King was born and raised and appreciate the incredible monuments and plaques in his honor.
Auburn Avenue
If you visit the MLK National Park, stop by the heart of Black enterprise and the civil rights movement, featuring Ebenezer Baptist Church & Atlanta Daily World, the first Black daily newspaper ever published.
Morehouse College
Morehouse is the only all-male Black college in the United States, founded back in 1867.