Robert C. Williams Museum of Papermaking

Museum · Georgia Tech

Robert C. Williams Museum of Papermaking

Museum · Georgia Tech

500 10th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30332

Highlights

Dive into Atlanta's hidden gem, showcasing over 2,000 artifacts ranging from ancient papyrus to modern paper-making, all without an entrance fee.

500 10th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30332 Get directions

paper.gatech.edu

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@afar

"Unusual Museum Devoted to Paper As far as offbeat museum experiences go, the Robert C. Williams Paper Museum at the Georgia Institute of Technology is certainly one of them, but is far from boring. The museum takes a product that the average American uses 675 pounds of every year and describes its history. The exhibits discuss the origin of paper, from being made of various plant products in China, the Pacific and Europe to the beginnings of printing to modern day. The museum has a collection of important and historic texts, including a Koran from the 1100s and second century papyrus. The Dard Hunter Collection includes artifacts from one of the most influential papermakers of modernity. The Williams Paper Museum also shows how paper is made and emphasizes the importance of recycling. The museum is free."

Atlanta's Lesser-Known Museums

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Julian Silverman

Google

What an amazing place! I came on a Wednesday morning and had the place to myself. The staff was very friendly and I was impressed with the permanent displays but also the exhibit on bark papers. I will have to come back to see the education center in action. It was impressive how many items they have on display.

Miriam Arensberg

Google

This museum is a hidden gem of Atlanta. It's educational, interesting and uncrowded. I took my first grade class here on a field trip to learn about the history of paper and paper making and we had an excellent time. The staff was very helpful and nice.

Rebecca Shaw

Google

I bring my kindergartners every year to learn about how trees are made into paper and how we can recycle products to make new paper. They always love all the activities, even though short. Getting to make their own piece of recycled paper is always a hit!

Natalia Go

Google

One of the coolest museums I’ve ever been to! If you’re a writer and a book lover, you have to see this place. I learned a lot about Paper Making from clay tablets to book binding. Entrance is free and it’s so worth the time. It was also easily accessible by bus.

Josh Levine

Google

If you are the kind of person who thinks you would enjoy a museum dedicated to paper making, then you will likely greatly enjoy this museum. Covers both history and technology, lots of actual artifacts, machines, and materials from papyrus to modern day mills. No cost to enter, but a donation box where you should put a few dollars per person. I was the only one there on a Thursday afternoon.

Wendy P.

Google

You may think.. "Oh boring, a papermaking museum"... Well, that's not true!! It really is amazing how much paper has evolved, and how much we take it for granted! Not only do they have the museum but the also offer workshops.. Very neat place!

C P

Google

Great place! Fascinating history and artifacts. Free admission and GT’s bus system can take you there for free as well.

Rania Hamzeh

Google

Amazing place unfortunately most people living in Atlanta don’t know that this place exists, in addition to the great collection of books, there’s a remarkable collection of watermarks, papers, tools, machines , and manuscripts.

Janet M.

Yelp

A small but very interesting and informative history of paper. There was a special exhibition about paper marbling and animated postcards. There is paid parking in the front but if you go inside the person st the reception desk will give you a parking pass to park for free in the bsck.

Juliana S.

Yelp

This hidden gem is amazing. We needed an activity after the Georgia Aquarium and lucked out by finding this place. The exhibits really brought the history of Papermaking to life, especially the photos and the actual tools used to make the paper. When we visited they had a special exhibition, The Golden Legacy, featuring actual original artwork from Little Golden Books. Seeing artwork from some the best Little Golden Books, including work from Richard Scary and Mary Blair in person was an experience I will never forget.

Lucy N.

Yelp

The laid paper wire frames! The old paper press! The papyrus samples! I thoroughly enjoyed my visit here. The display text was informative without being too lenghty. I learned that there was paper made in China out of the pith of the plant "Tetrapanax papyrifer" which was called "rice paper" though not actually made out of rice. I used to have this growing in my garden. Who knew I could have been attempting to make paper with it? The Chinese painting examples on this surface were very pretty. This museum is at the campus of Georgia Tech.

CHRISTY L.

Yelp

A gorgeous museum on the campus of Georgia Tech that offers various papermaking and printmaking classes to students, faculty, staff and the general public. I really enjoyed the class I attended for making my very own valentines. Great value for my dollar for the level of instruction and materials that were provided.

Marklyn W.

Yelp

Interesting museum and great classes. Classes are well-organized, interesting, and fun!

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Atlanta's Lesser-Known Museums

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Julian Silverman

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Miriam Arensberg

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Rebecca Shaw

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Natalia Go

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Josh Levine

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Wendy P.

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C P

Google

Great place! Fascinating history and artifacts. Free admission and GT’s bus system can take you there for free as well.

Rania Hamzeh

Google

Janet M.

Yelp

Juliana S.

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Lucy N.

Yelp

CHRISTY L.

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Marklyn W.

Yelp

Interesting museum and great classes. Classes are well-organized, interesting, and fun!