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.
World of Coca-Cola at a Glance#
Address: 121 Baker St NW, Atlanta, GA 30313, USA
Website: https://www.worldofcoca-cola.com
Hours: Daily (check website for current hours)
Admission: Adult admission approx. $20-$25 (varies; check website)
About World of Coca-Cola#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 0° - 11° | 3° | 127 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 2.9 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.1h |
| February | Acceptable | 2° - 14° | 6° | 120 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 2.9 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.9h |
| March | Good | 6° - 19° | 12° | 142 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 2.9 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.9h |
| April | Very Good | 10° - 23° | 17° | 104 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.7 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.9h |
| May | Very Good | 15° - 27° | 21° | 105 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 2.3 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.8h |
| June | Excellent | 19° - 30° | 25° | 95 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 2.0 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.2h |
| July | Good | 21° - 32° | 26° | 127 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 1.9 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 14.0h |
| August | Excellent | 21° - 31° | 26° | 94 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 1.8 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.2h |
| September | Excellent | 17° - 28° | 23° | 95 mm | some cloud | 70% | 2.0 m/s | 1.5 very high | 12.3h |
| October | Excellent | 11° - 23° | 17° | 82 mm | some cloud | 71% | 2.1 m/s | 1.1 high | 11.2h |
| November | Very Good | 6° - 18° | 12° | 95 mm | some cloud | 74% | 2.3 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.3h |
| December | Acceptable | 2° - 13° | 6° | 109 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 2.7 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.8h |