Thronateeska Heritage Center
Thronateeska Heritage Center is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization incorporated in 1974 for the purpose of historic preservation and science education in Southwest Georgia.
A museum inside Albany
You can stay in Albany
Thronateeska Heritage Center is inside Albany, which has 47 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov and Dec
February, March, April, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 63–80°. When to go ↓
An airport 4 miles away
Southwest Georgia Regional (ABY) has airline service, about 4 miles from Thronateeska Heritage Center.
Established in 1974
Thronateeska Heritage Center dates from 1974. About ↓
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Thronateeska Heritage Center
Thronateeska Heritage Center is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization incorporated in 1974 for the purpose of historic preservation and science education in Southwest Georgia. Thronateeska is located at Heritage Plaza, the 100 block of West Roosevelt Avenue in Albany, Georgia, United States.
Thronateeska's campus includes a history museum, science museum, rail car display, and a 40' full dome HD planetarium system, the first in the world of its kind. The museum facilities are housed in historic structures and new construction designed to reflect and retain the railroad heritage of the area. Thronateeska has an archives and collections department, which catalogues, stores, and cares for all of the collections at Thronateeska, and is open to the public for research purposes.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1974
Where to stay near Thronateeska Heritage Center
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Albany (47) and Dawson (6).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Thronateeska Heritage Center | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | in town | — | 47 29 hotels · 9 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 66,907 | $124K | D |
| Dawson | 22 mi northwest | 35 min | 6 3 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins | 4,131 | $106K | C+ |
| Putney | 8 mi south | 10 min | 1 1 campground | 3,150 | $135K | — |
| Camilla | 24 mi south | 35 min | 5 2 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs | 4,988 | $85K | C |
| Sasser | 15 mi northwest | 25 min | 1 1 RV park | 257 | $108K | — |
| Newton | 22 mi southwest | 30 min | 2 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 560 | $88K | — |
| Sylvester | 19 mi east | 30 min | 1 1 motel | 5,430 | $116K | — |
| Warwick | 22 mi northeast | 35 min | 1 1 hotel | 481 | $68K | — |
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Getting there
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Also near Thronateeska Heritage Center
Other well-known places within 70 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw42 mi National Historic SiteAndersonville National Historic Site62K visitors a year
34 mi National Historical ParkJimmy Carter National Historical Park39K visitors a year
56 mi State parkProvidence Canyon State Park13 mi Zoo & aquariumChehaw Park2in town Zoo & aquariumFlint RiverQuarium70 mi MuseumU.S. Army Armor and Cavalry Collection
330 mi MuseumGeorgia Veterans State Park
56 mi MuseumPebble Hill PlantationPhoto credits
Andersonville National Historic Site: Jud McCranie at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Jimmy Carter National Historical Park: Unknown, Public domain · Providence Canyon State Park: Robbie Honerkamp, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Georgia Veterans State Park: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Pebble Hill Plantation: Bubba73, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Visiting Thronateeska Heritage Center
Is Thronateeska Heritage Center in Albany?
Yes. It’s inside Albany, GA.
When is the best time to visit Thronateeska Heritage Center?
February, March, April, October, November and December, with highs of 63–80°.
What is the closest airport to Thronateeska Heritage Center?
Southwest Georgia Regional (ABY), about 4 miles away. The nearest big hub is Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta (ATL), about 143 miles.
Where should I stay near Thronateeska Heritage Center?
Albany (in town, 47 places to stay), Dawson (22 mi, 6 places to stay) and Camilla (24 mi, 5 places to stay).
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