There Are 3 Quirky Museums Hiding In The Small City Of McDonough, Georgia
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Lisa Sammons
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No matter your age, museums in Georgia are great places to learn. We’ve got all kinds of museums in the Peach State, from art collections to the weird and wacky to wonderful spots to discover history. McDonough is a city in Henry County that’s got three wonderful museums. If you’re looking for a great day trip to learn about a variety of topics, look no further!
C.O. Polk Interactive Museum, 34 John Frank Ward Blvd, McDonough, GA 30253, USA
The C.O. Polk Museum is an interactive museum right in the center of McDonough's town square. The local history museum has tons of information about the city's past.
You'll find an interesting array of exhibits here, including art, touch screen tables, and large panels detailing the history of McDonough. You can learn more from the C.O. Polk Museum website.
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Image Doctor's Camera Museum, 369 Macon St, McDonough, GA 30253, USA
Even if you're not particularly interested in photography, cameras are pretty fascinating devices. What's even more amazing is that they've been around for hundreds of years. Back in the 1830s, when photography first developed, no one was imagining that we'd one day have professional-level cameras on cell phones!
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The museum has tons of old cameras dating back decades. There's an escape room here, also, so you can have a lot of fun here. You can learn more from the Image Doctor's Camera Museum website.
Heritage Park Veterans Museum, 99 Lake Dow Rd, McDonough, GA 30252, USA
Heritage Park is a great place to get out for an afternoon. You'll find a lot of interesting things here, including concert arena, a train, and a historic village.
Inside the park's red barn, you'll find the Heritage Park Veterans Museum. The exhibits here feature artifacts and uniforms from wars, and there's a memorial for those who have given their lives in service. You can learn more about the museum from the Heritage Park Veterans Museum website.
Have you ever been to any of these interesting museums in McDonough, Georgia? Share your experiences in the comments!
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