Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum

The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum in Atlanta follows Carter’s life from his Georgia upbringing and naval career through his presidency and humanitarian work afterward. Inside, you can see a full-size Oval Office replica, the Nobel Peace Prize and personal and official documents, alongside exhibits on the Camp David Accords and human rights. Videos and interactive displays add context to the objects. The museum sits among landscaped grounds and gardens, so you can pair time in the galleries with a walk outside.

From Plains to the White House

The museum traces Jimmy Carter’s life from his childhood in Plains, Georgia, through the experiences that shaped his public career. Early exhibits cover his family and farming background, education, religious upbringing, naval service, and marriage to Rosalynn Carter. Together, these displays place his political career in the context of his life before the presidency.

Photographs, documents and personal objects help tell that story. The exhibits also address Carter’s relationships with people around him and the racial history of the places where he lived. This section gives visitors a chance to understand the person behind the office before moving on to his years in national politics.

Inside the presidency

Displays on Carter’s presidency examine the issues and decisions of his administration, which ran from 1977 to 1981. The Camp David Accords and human rights initiatives are among the subjects covered. Documents, photographs, film and audio materials add detail to the story, while interactive exhibits help explain key moments.

The full-size Oval Office replica gives a sense of the setting in which a president works. Another exhibit recreates the Camp David cabin associated with the meetings. The museum also includes gifts from world leaders and Carter’s Nobel Peace Prize, connecting the objects on view to diplomacy and his time in office.