The Georgia Capitol Museum traces its origins to 1889 when the Georgia General Assembly revived the office of state geologist and directed him “to collect, analyze, and classify specimens of minerals, plants and soils.” The following year, the governor designated the corridors of the fourth floor of the Capitol as temporary quarters to house the museum.
Georgia Capitol Museum
A monument to former Georgia Gov. Joseph E. Brown stands on the grounds of the Georgia Capitol on Jan. 5, 2017. (Photo by Todd DeFeo/The DeFeo Groupe)