Ware-Lyndon House
- 293 Hoyt St., Athens, GA 30601
- 706.613.3623
The Ware-Lyndon House, 1856, became Athens' first city recreation center and has been completely restored as both a house museum and the centerpiece of the Lyndon House Arts Center complex.
The Late Greek Revival home with Italinate influence is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The interior has been restored and arranged with decorative art and furnishings of the period. The historic display room features artifacts related to the historic house and to the history of Athens. A 20-minute audio tour with earphones and CD player is available for visitors. An activity book is available for young visitors.
Digital records of items in the Ware-Lyndon House are available in a fully searchable database.
Free admission.
Hours
Mon
Tue
12:00pm - 9:00pm
Wed
9:00am - 5:00pm
Thu
12:00pm - 9:00pm
Fri
9:00am - 5:00pm
Sat
9:00am - 5:00pm
Sun
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- Description The downtown contemporary community gallery is highlighted by an impressive Grand Stairway leading from the Lower Atrium Gallery to a second floor wrap-around balcony. Diffused natural light flows from a full length skylight. A large picture window overlooks the Arts Center rolling lawn and the Northeast Georgia mountains.
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