Tour the Collections
During November's Third Thursday event, take a tour of the Collections and dive deep into Georgia's rich music history with interactive displays and legendary memorabilia.
Georgia Music Collections
The Georgia Music Collections from the University of Georgia Libraries represents key players in every genre, from the beginnings of Soul and R&B in Macon and Augusta to the birth of alternative rock and new wave in Athens and the rise of southern Hip-Hop in Atlanta. Guests visiting Akins Ford Arena can explore Georgia's rich music history through a thematic display of original music artifacts and interactive displays.
Main Concourse Displays at Akins Ford Arena
Explore a collection of over 200 artifacts spanning eight decades of Georgia music history. You’ll see guitars from legends like Duane Allman and Chet Atkins, performance outfits worn by Cindy Wilson and Bill Anderson, tour shirts, backstage passes, and so much more!
Step Into the Sound: Permanent Interactive Experiences
Touch Table
A touch table at the main entrance invites visitors to explore music history entries from the New Georgia Encyclopedia
Set the Stage
"Set the Stage," where visitors can design their own concert venue
Play Along Piano
"Play Along Piano," where visitors can play recognizable tunes.
Coming Soon: An Enhanced Exhibit Powered by Georgia Power
Discover how electricity shapes the sound of music through exciting new interactive features.
Do You Know Georgia Music
"Do You Know Georgia Music," a trivia game where visitors can test their knowledge of Georgia Music History
Suite Level Displays at Akins Ford Arena
You'll find more music history when you head upstairs to the suite level! There are displays of gold records, show fliers and posters, and album covers drawn from the Georgia Music Collections from the University of Georgia Libraries. Visitors can also discover Athens Potluck – a photography project created by Jason Thrasher. Potluck tells an organic story about the Athens music scene through a series of photographs and stories of 33 musicians.
Visit the Georgia Music Collections from the University of Georgia Libraries when attending an event at Akins Ford Arena!
