World of Coca-Cola
Museum Atlanta museum chronicling Coca-Cola history and advertising
A museum in Atlanta dedicated to Coca‑Cola’s history, exhibits and a tasting room; visitors come for the brand’s advertising archives, bottle collections and a short multimedia tour near Centennial Olympic Park.
The World of Coca-Cola is a corporate museum in Atlanta, Georgia, dedicated to the history, advertising and products of The Coca-Cola Company. The current museum at Pemberton Place opened in 2007 and is run by the company as a public attraction.
Exhibition zones cover the brand’s history, advertising and bottling technology, and include interactive displays, a multimedia theater and a tasting area where visitors can sample more than 100 Coca-Cola Company beverages from around the world. The attraction also presents branded memorabilia and a feature gallery about the company’s origins and formula story.
The museum replaced an earlier Coca-Cola attraction in downtown Atlanta and was established to consolidate exhibits in a single public-facing venue adjacent to other major downtown attractions. It functions both as a visitor experience and as a showcase for the company’s global brand.
The World of Coca-Cola sits at Pemberton Place in downtown Atlanta, adjacent to Centennial Olympic Park and within walking distance of other central museums and attractions.
- Tasting experience: Tasting stations feature soft drinks from around the world, often numbering over 100 distinct products for visitors to sample.
- Timing and location: Located at Pemberton Place next to Centennial Olympic Park in downtown Atlanta, it is frequently busiest on weekends and holidays, so weekday mornings are less crowded.
What to See #
- Main exhibition: A permanent exhibition area that interprets the history and brand story of the Coca-Cola Company, with exhibits about advertising, bottling and global marketing.
- Taste It! (Tasting room): A tasting area offering samples of more than 100 drinks from Coca-Cola's global brands, grouped by country and region for comparative tasting.
- 4D Theater: A small multimedia theater used for short films and 4D presentations that accompany some of the museum's exhibits.
- The Vault: An exhibition that presents the company's original secret-formula legend and a display area for historic packaging and memorabilia.
How to Get to World of Coca-Cola #
World of Coca‑Cola is in downtown Atlanta adjacent to Centennial Olympic Park. The nearest MARTA subway stop is the Dome/GWCC/Philips Arena/CNN Center station on the Blue/Green lines - it’s an easy 5-10 minute walk to Pemberton Place. By road the attraction is roughly 15-20 miles (25-32 km) north of Hartsfield‑Jackson Atlanta International Airport via I‑75/I‑85 (Downtown Connector); allow 20-40 minutes depending on traffic.
Tips for Visiting World of Coca-Cola #
- Buy timed-entry tickets online and aim for the first session of the day or a weekday slot to reduce time queuing for the tasting area and exhibits.
- Combine your visit with nearby attractions in Midtown/ Centennial Olympic Park and allow 1.5-2 hours for the museum plus extra time if you plan to join special tasting experiences-book those in advance.
Best Time to Visit World of Coca-Cola #
For shorter lines and a more relaxed visit, go on weekday mornings during off-peak months (Jan-Feb, Sep-Nov); book tickets in advance if possible.
Weather & Climate near World of Coca-Cola #
World of Coca-Cola's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1295 mm/year), wettest in March.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 11°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (142 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
