Historic Oakland Cemetery

Historic Oakland Cemetery Founded in 1850, Oakland Cemetery is one of Atlanta's largest public parks and a unique oasis of history, gardens, and green space.

Oakland Cemetery is one of Atlanta's largest public parks and a unique oasis of history, sculpture, botanical gardens and wildlife. Located less than a mile from the heart of downtown Atlanta, historic Oakland is the final resting place for many of Atlanta's pioneers, icons and leaders. Today, Oakland Cemetery is still used as a community park and is a valued green space in Atlanta. It is also a r

epository for stunning art and architecture. Elaborate mausoleums, soaring sculptures and effusive inscriptions speak of an age when the bereaved found consolation in extravagant expression.

08/13/2026

Spend a day with Bethany, our Preservation Manager! ๐Ÿชฆ๐Ÿงฑ

Did you know that becoming an Oakland Member or attending our events supports the preservation work that Bethany and the team do? Weโ€™ve restored 20 acres, but there are still 28 to go!

Test your Oakland knowledge! ๐Ÿ›๏ธ๐ŸšชCan you identify these historic mausoleums by only their doors? Comment your guesses bel...
08/12/2026

Test your Oakland knowledge! ๐Ÿ›๏ธ๐ŸšชCan you identify these historic mausoleums by only their doors?

Comment your guesses below, and stay tuned for the answer reveal!

08/11/2026

Donโ€™t miss Atlantaโ€™s liveliest cemetery music festival, returning September 27! ๐Ÿชฆ๐ŸŽต

Yes, you read that right. Sunday in the Park ft. Tunes from the Tombs is BACK! ๐ŸŽธ Enjoy all-day live music, a curated market, interactive experiences, a mausoleum porchfest, and moreโ€”all in one of Atlantaโ€™s most unique and historic settings.

Every ticket purchase supports the preservation of Oakland Cemetery.

https://www.oaklandcemetery.com/sip

08/10/2026

National Book Lovers Day might have been yesterday, but at Oakland, weโ€™re book lovers every day of the year! ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ’š

We canโ€™t get enough of these unique reads from the Oakland Store and neither will you. Stop by the store and grab one or a few before they fly (or float) off the shelves! ๐ŸŽˆ

08/07/2026

Itโ€™s Finally, Friday: Back-to-school Edition! Food trucks, field day games, kids activities, โ€œRest In Pinkโ€ Lemonades (21+), and Speed Puzzling await you at the Oakland Visitor Center. Wind down with us and close the evening with a stroll before sunset. ๐ŸŒ…

Phew! The first week of school is not for the faint of heart. New schedules, new teachers, new routines. ๐Ÿซ But, yโ€™all did...
08/06/2026

Phew! The first week of school is not for the faint of heart. New schedules, new teachers, new routines. ๐Ÿซ But, yโ€™all did it! Tomorrow, ๐™๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™–๐™ก๐™ก๐™ฎ, ๐™๐™ง๐™ž๐™™๐™–๐™ฎ is back to help you wind down & lean into the weekend.

๐Ÿ“Oakland Visitor Center
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ August 7, 2026
โฐ 5 - 8PM

Treat yourself to some free and family-friendly fun. Expect:

- Speed puzzling competition
- Field day activities for all ages
- Food truck dinner by Ghost Pizza & Coffyn Pyes
- โ€œRest in Pinkโ€ adult pink lemonades
- Discounts at the Oakland Store

Grab someone that likes a good time and weโ€™ll see you tomorrow at the Cemetery. ๐Ÿชฆ๐Ÿงฉโœจ

Whether youโ€™re inside or outside, every view of the newly restored iconic Oakland gate is one to love. ๐Ÿ’• Got any good ma...
08/05/2026

Whether youโ€™re inside or outside, every view of the newly restored iconic Oakland gate is one to love. ๐Ÿ’•

Got any good main gate photos? Weโ€™re working on a little something and would love to see your pics of the gate through the years & in every season. DM us your favorites! ๐Ÿคณ๐Ÿชฆ๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿ“ท

Fall is beginning to brew and we already know which event we are - all of them! The real question is: Which one are you?...
08/04/2026

Fall is beginning to brew and we already know which event we are - all of them! The real question is: Which one are you? ๐Ÿ‚๐ŸŒ™๐ŸŽƒ

Inspo: Secret Atlanta

๐˜ผ๐™ช๐™œ๐™ช๐™จ๐™ฉ ๐™€๐™ซ๐™š๐™ฃ๐™ฉ๐™จ ๐™–๐™ฉ ๐™Š๐™–๐™ ๐™ก๐™–๐™ฃ๐™™Join us for a Back-to-School themed Finally, Friday on August 7, or one of our fascinating speci...
08/01/2026

๐˜ผ๐™ช๐™œ๐™ช๐™จ๐™ฉ ๐™€๐™ซ๐™š๐™ฃ๐™ฉ๐™จ ๐™–๐™ฉ ๐™Š๐™–๐™ ๐™ก๐™–๐™ฃ๐™™

Join us for a Back-to-School themed Finally, Friday on August 7, or one of our fascinating special topic tours! โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿชฆ๐ŸŒณ

1 week from today โ€” celebrate the start of the school year at ๐™๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™–๐™ก๐™ก๐™ฎ, ๐™๐™ง๐™ž๐™™๐™–๐™ฎ! ๐ŸŽ‰Enjoy friendly competition for kids & ad...
07/31/2026

1 week from today โ€” celebrate the start of the school year at ๐™๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™–๐™ก๐™ก๐™ฎ, ๐™๐™ง๐™ž๐™™๐™–๐™ฎ! ๐ŸŽ‰

Enjoy friendly competition for kids & adults, delicious food from and , and craft cocktails!

๐Ÿงฉ Speed Puzzling is SOLD OUT!

Address

374 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SE
Atlanta, GA
30312

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+14045498932

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