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Explore. Play. Learn. Shop. The museum contains 7 historic buildings with exhibits about the history of Thomas County as well as documents, photos and three-dimensional archives.

Open Today – 10:00AM - 4:00PM

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Hours

Thomasville History Center

Monday – Friday

9AM – 5PM

Saturday

10AM – 4PM

Sunday

Closed

Lapham-Patterson House

Thursday – Friday

1pm, 2pm, 3pm

Saturday

10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm, & 3pm

Location

Thomasville History Center
725 N. Dawson St,
Thomasville, GA 31792

Lapham-Patterson House
626 N Dawson St,
Thomasville, GA 31792

Tours & Admission

General Admission

Adult

$10

Child (5 & Under)

Free

Student (6-17)

$6

Members

Free

Museums For All

Adult: $3 | Student: $1

National Trust

Adult: $8 | Student: $3

Partner Program

Adult: Free  | Student: Free

Self-Guided Tour

Guests can watch an introductory video lasting roughly 10 minutes and will self-guide through the interior exhibits, including those in the Flowers-Roberts House and the Davis Wing anytime between 10am and 4pm. Guests may also explore the grounds using the historic structures as indicated by staff at the time of your visit.

This option includes interior access to the History Center’s historic buildings including the Joiner-Callaway House, Bowling Alley, Smith Homestead, Roberts Garage, Flowers Playhouse, and Metcalfe Courthouse.

Tours & Admission

General Admission

Guests can watch an introductory video lasting roughly 10 minutes and will self-guide through the interior exhibits, including those in the Flowers-Roberts House and the Davis Wing anytime between 10am and 4pm. Guests may also explore the grounds using the historic structures as indicated by staff at the time of your visit.

This option includes interior access to the History Center’s historic buildings including the Joiner-Callaway House, Bowling Alley, Smith Homestead, Roberts Garage, Flowers Playhouse, and Metcalfe Courthouse.

Group Tours

All group visits of 10 adults (age 18+) or more must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance with a member of the staff. Arrangements for visits to both locations are subject to each site’s group tour rate, must be scheduled in advance, and are dependent upon staff availability.

Group visits typically consist of an introductory video, 10 minutes, a Self-Guided or Guided Tour of Museum Grounds & Historic Buildings, and a Self-Guided tour of exhibits. By request only: 30-40 minute talk on the topic of local historical interest. *Subject to staff availability and must be requested at the time of reservation.

Youth Groups

All group visits of children or students (ages 6-17) or more must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance with the Head of Community Engagement. Students residing within the boundaries of Thomas, Grady, Brooks, Colquitt, Mitchell, Jefferson (FL), and Leon (FL) counties (ie, TASF Zone) qualify for free-admission due to the support of the Thomas County Antiques Show Foundation. These free visits include adult chaperones. Students residing outside of TASF zone are subject to a reduced group rate.

Journey Pass

Save on admission fees to the Lapham-Patterson House and the Thomasville History Center with the convenience of one pass. This option includes interior access to the History Center’s historic buildings including the Joiner-Callaway House, Bowling Alley, Smith Homestead, Roberts Garage, Flowers Playhouse, and Metcalfe Courthouse. This option also includes a tour of the Lapham-Patterson House.

All group visits of 10 adults (age 18+) or more must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance with a member of the staff. Arrangements for visits to both locations are subject to each site’s group tour rate, must be scheduled in advance, and are dependent upon staff availability.

Tiptoe Through the Tombstones

Meet the residents of some of Thomasville’s oldest burial grounds as we explore Old City Cemetery and Flipper Cemetery (the locations are combined on the tour), or Laurel Hill Cemetery.

Tours are available by request pending staff availability. Required minimum of 2 people and a maximum of 25 people. Larger groups may be scheduled on a rotation for the best experience for all guests. Requests must be made with at least 24 hours notice and will not be accommodated outside of the established cemetery hours of the City of Thomasville (Dawn to dusk). Tour includes a guided 1-hour tour of either cemetery grouping and an introduction to 4-6 cemetery residents. 

Lapham-Patterson Tour

Guests will receive a guided tour of all three floors (mobility permitting) of the Lapham-Patterson House and learn about the residents, architecture, and technology of the 1885 Resort Era “cottage.” Thomasville History Center members receive free admission to the Lapham-Patterson House for themselves and their guests.

Closures: When planning your visit, please visit our Upcoming Events page for any scheduling conflicts. The Lapham-Patterson House is available for special event rentals which occasionally require the museum to close to the public. 

All group visits of 10 adults (age 18+) or more must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance with a member of the staff. Arrangements for visits to both locations are subject to each site’s group tour rate, must be scheduled in advance, and are dependent upon staff availability.

Step-On Tour

Groups wishing to receive a step-on tour must provide transportation for the entire group and guide in a single vehicle.

Step-On tours last roughly 1 hour and travel through Thomasville’s historic districts and downtown district. Step-On tours must be scheduled in advance and are contingent upon staff availability.

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Shop ‘The Lobby’

Taking inspiration from the Thomasville History Center’s collections and the history, people, stories, and landscape of the Red Hill region, we’ve compiled a varied selection of gifts and souvenirs you’ll treasure for years to come.

Click, Explore, and Learn

Embark on a seamless journey of discovery with our interactive campus map. Navigate through our three-acre campus and learn about our 7 historic structures.

Orientation Video (English)

Orientation Video (Spanish)

Frequently Asked questions

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Group Tour

All group visits of 10 adults (age 18+) or more must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance with a member of the staff. Arrangements for visits to both locations are subject to each site’s group tour rate, must be scheduled in advance, and are dependent upon staff availability.

Phone: (229) 226-7664

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