Events
Experience the Creative Pulse of Hammonds House Museum Event
From hands-on workshops and dynamic book signings to lively family and community programs, our calendar is packed with chances to engage with art in meaningful ways.
Partnering with Fulton County’s legacy institutions—including the National Black Arts Festival—and leading arts organizations and local universities, we create welcoming spaces where you can connect, collaborate, and celebrate.
Join your neighbors for vibrant art activities, meet acclaimed artists and authors, and make lasting memories with family and friends.
Discover inspiring programs that unite Atlanta’s art community—and invite you to be part of it.
Public Engagement Events
Community Day
Sunday, September 14, October 12, November 21, and December 14, 2025 | 9am - 5pm
Celebrate art, history, and community at Hammonds House Museum’s annual Community Day! Enjoy free admission, guided tours of our current exhibitions, hands-on art activities for all ages, and special pop-up talks with local artists and historians. It’s the perfect opportunity to explore our historic Victorian home, connect with neighbors, and experience the richness of Black visual culture in a welcoming, family-friendly setting.
Come for the art—stay for the conversations, culture, and connections.
HHM Night Out: Porch Party
Friday, September 19, 2025 | 6:30 - 9pm
With Mystery Guest DJ
Experience one of Atlanta’s best-loved traditions—an HHM Porch Party under the stars. This special HHM Night Out transforms our historic porch and garden into a lively gathering space filled with great music, art, and community spirit. Groove to the sounds of our mystery guest DJ, mingle with fellow art lovers, and enjoy refreshments in an intimate, art-filled atmosphere.
From the glow of the porch lights to the energy of the music, it’s a night that blends culture, creativity, and connection in true Hammonds House style.
HHM West End History & Art Walking Tours
Sunday, October 18 - November 22, 2025 | 9:30 - 11:30am
Experience Atlanta’s remarkable heritage up close with the HHM West End Art & Walking Tour—an immersive journey through one of the city’s most storied neighborhoods. Guided by Insight Cultural Tourism with Robert Thompson and Hammonds House Museum’s Education & Program Manager Ravi Windom, this engaging tour brings the vibrant history, culture, and creative spirit of the West End to life.
Stroll along tree-lined streets and discover iconic landmarks, historic homes, public art installations, and pivotal sites that have shaped Atlanta’s legacy and the African American cultural tapestry. Along the way, your guides will share rich stories, memorable anecdotes, and insider perspectives that connect the past to the present, spotlighting artists, activists, and visionaries whose impact still resonates.
The tour culminates at the historic Hammonds House Museum, nestled in the heart of the West End. Step inside Atlanta’s third-oldest Victorian home, now a beacon for Black visual culture, and explore inspiring exhibitions that celebrate heritage and innovation. Whether you’re a longtime Atlantan or a first-time visitor, this West End Art & Walking Tour offers a lively, unforgettable experience, linking art, history, and community every step of the way.
Community Day
Sunday, September 14, October 12, November 21, and December 14, 2025 | 9am - 5pm
Celebrate art, history, and community at Hammonds House Museum’s annual Community Day! Enjoy free admission, guided tours of our current exhibitions, hands-on art activities for all ages, and special pop-up talks with local artists and historians. It’s the perfect opportunity to explore our historic Victorian home, connect with neighbors, and experience the richness of Black visual culture in a welcoming, family-friendly setting.
Come for the art—stay for the conversations, culture, and connections.
HHM Night Out: Porch Party
Friday, September 19, 2025 | 6:30 - 9pm
With Mystery Guest DJ
Experience one of Atlanta’s best-loved traditions—an HHM Porch Party under the stars. This special HHM Night Out transforms our historic porch and garden into a lively gathering space filled with great music, art, and community spirit. Groove to the sounds of our mystery guest DJ, mingle with fellow art lovers, and enjoy refreshments in an intimate, art-filled atmosphere.
From the glow of the porch lights to the energy of the music, it’s a night that blends culture, creativity, and connection in true Hammonds House style.
HHM West End History & Art Walking Tours
Sunday, October 18 - November 22, 2025 | 9:30 - 11:30am
Experience Atlanta’s remarkable heritage up close with the HHM West End Art & Walking Tour—an immersive journey through one of the city’s most storied neighborhoods. Guided by Insight Cultural Tourism with Robert Thompson and Hammonds House Museum’s Education & Program Manager Ravi Windom, this engaging tour brings the vibrant history, culture, and creative spirit of the West End to life.
Stroll along tree-lined streets and discover iconic landmarks, historic homes, public art installations, and pivotal sites that have shaped Atlanta’s legacy and the African American cultural tapestry. Along the way, your guides will share rich stories, memorable anecdotes, and insider perspectives that connect the past to the present, spotlighting artists, activists, and visionaries whose impact still resonates.
