In-person at MODA
MODA members get discounts on events!
From 9/10/26, MODA members should click on “Register Here,” then log into our new system to receive discounts. Further details are in an email sent to you on 9/10/26.
MODA is opening its doors wider as part of our commitment to keeping design accessible when it matters most.
Join us for a Dolly inspired Free Friday. 9/25 is Dolly Day — 9 to 5!
Dolly Parton designed everything about herself, from the towering wig to the rhinestones to the sound of her own name. Even “9 to 5” carries that instinct: the song’s percussive click came from Parton tapping her acrylic nails together to mimic a typewriter while she wrote.
This Free Friday, MODA celebrates Parton as a designer in the fullest sense. She built Dollywood from the ground up into an economic anchor for East Tennessee. She engineered a visual identity so consistent it became a kind of logo. She turned the Imagination Library into a distribution system that has put books into children’s hands around the world.
Dolly has long been called salt of the earth, which pairs naturally with our current exhibition, SALT: A Design Story. Both are studies in how something elemental gets shaped into an identity people recognize instantly. September 25 has become known among her fans as “9 to 5 Day,” and MODA is marking it with a look at the design thinking behind the icon.
About Free Fridays:
Free Fridays are supported by MODA’s friends & neighbors, who believe, as we do, in design's power to build a better world. Want to sponsor a Free Friday? Reach out to susan@museumofdesign.org.
Please Note:
Groups of more than 10 cannot be accommodated on Free Fridays. This includes school, camp, daycare, and community organization group visits.
To reserve a museum visit for a youth group, please visit this web page.
To reserve a group visit for adults, please visit this web page.
Questions? Please reach out to miranda@museumofdesign.org.
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The Museum of Design Atlanta is conveniently located in the Midtown Arts District, right across the street from the Woodruff Arts Center at 1315 Peachtree St. NE Atlanta, GA 30309.
MODA is located on the ground floor of the 1315 Peachtree Building. The building is a mix use site and is shared by MODA, the Peachtree Public Library, and Perkins+Will.
MODA resides on the land of the Mvskoke (Muscogee / Creek) people.
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Parking
MODA does not offer designated parking. There are public parking lots located in the Midtown Arts district, as well as metered parking available along Peachtree St NE. The paid Lanier parking deck at 1337 Peachtree St NE is the closest deck within walking distance of the museum.
Bike Riders
For visitors traveling by bike, there are plenty of bike racks conveniently located around MODA! You can find them along Peachtree Street, including right outside of MODA, and at the Arts Center MARTA Station. Don’t forget to bring a lock!
Marta
If visiting by train, take the North or South rail line to the Arts Center MARTA Station (N5), located directly behind the Woodruff Arts Center (accessible). Exit the Arts Center Station at the top level by the Peachtree Street exit. You will be behind the Woodruff Arts Center. MODA is located directly across the street from the Woodruff Arts Center. Use the cross-walk at the intersection of 16th and Peachtree to reach our building.
For more information on MARTA schedules, maps, and connections from other transit providers, please visit the MARTA website.
We offer a 20% discount on museum admission for patrons who used public transportation to get to MODA!
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MODA reserves the right to cancel a program if the minimum enrollment requirements are not met, but don't worry: should MODA have to cancel, we will gladly issue a full refund to all registrants. If you need to cancel your plans for any reason, we kindly request that you notify us at least 7 days prior to the event start. By doing so, we can process a refund for the ticket cost (minus a small $10 processing fee per class). Unfortunately, we cannot provide refunds for cancellations made less than 7 days before an event.
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Designers with different styles of learning or special needs are welcome in MODA public programs. We will be able to most effectively help everyone learn and enjoy this experience if we know about those needs in advance of the program. Please email miranda@museumofdesign.org with questions or information.
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Pictures and videos will be captured during MODA public programs and may be published on the official website, social media, and newsletters of the Museum of Design Atlanta. If you do not wish to appear on these platforms, please write to felicia@museumofdesign.org.
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Email Felicia at felicia@museumofdesign.org with any questions.