David J Sencer CDC Museum

It was eh.....thankfully it was free or else it probably wouldn't be worth it. Sparse is an accurate word to describe it. 1st floor has some TV screens and videos, small room off to the side about children and vaccines. A larger area that was all about artwork made during Covid. The floor below was exhibits on the creation of the CDC, diseases and instruments used for disease control. The Covid-19 exhibit was about the size of a postage stamp which was a little underwhelming due to the scope and length of the pandemic.

Very secure place. Parking is free, and your vehicle is completely searched. Body scan performed before entering the building. The museum, whether tour guided or self guided, is worth these minor security checks.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo

Amazing Organization, Museum outlines the origin of the CDC and the virus and germs it fights & manages in the past and present. Entrance is secure and requires IDs, Car inspection for security purposes as this is a working facility with a museum.Visited onWeekdayWait timeUp to 10 minReservation recommendedNo

Very educational and interesting museum with a number of exhibits. The admission on the day we went was free. You will learn about the agency dedicated and tasked with learning and addressing the human condition as it relates to diseases. I learned about the people who go all over the world to work on diseases. The EIS have gone globally to prevent the spread of diseases and to stop the effects of disease of certain populations. The exhibits speak on the PHC evolving into the CDC. Coke Cola played a role. Mosquitos played a role in the CDCs importance in Georgia. A real interesting look into the CDC!

Atlanta is a great place to be if you love art and design, and this is a great museum that might get overlooked for that purpose. Yes, it's about the CDC and various public health crises first and foremost, but it's a got so many rich examples of art, design, and communication in practice for anyone who is interested in these topics. I skipped the hassle of the inspection by taking a Lyft, and that meant I got to spend more time here. It's not a huge museum, but it feels very information dense- there's a lot to see on every level.

That was my place. So interesting, spent hours there. Of course quite boring for people who aren't so fond of pathogens like me. I'll never forget this. Best: it's free!Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo

All in all, the information is good. It sheds a light on how the government deals with public health. I scheduled a guided tour expecting it to be more in-depth than a self-guided tour. I was hoping for an extra bit of information or seeing a lab or something behind the scenes - even if it was through glass windows. There was really no difference except that the docent answered a few questions. Also, I wish they had supplied a docent who was comfortable without a mask as it was difficult for someone in my group who is hearing disabled to hear/understand everything because of muffled speech and not being able to read the docent's lips.

Great experience walking thru the Museum. CDC has been making a difference since 1946 and saved many lives through various diseases.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo

Free admission so it is worth stopping by if you're in Atlanta for the day. We spent about 3.5 hours there because they had some scavenger hunts within the exhibits we chose to do but you could definitely spend less or more! time there. We probably would have spent more time if we didn't have a flight to catch. There's a floor dedicated to the the history of the CDC and public health. What I wasn't expecting was an art exhibit with art created by people during the covid pandemic, which was pretty cool.

Super interesting museum charting the history of fighting disease in the US. The staff are friendly and professional just prepare yourself for the rightly tight security.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo