Short answer
David J. Sencer CDC Museum is a free public-health museum in Atlanta, Atlanta Metro. Hours: Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Cost: Free, reservation required. Dogs: service animals only. Read from its official page on October 22, 2026.
A free museum on public health topics and the history of the CDC, with permanent and changing exhibitions. Visits need a reservation and security screening: weapons are prohibited, bags are inspected and food and drink stay out of the galleries.
David J. Sencer CDC Museum Hours
Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–4 p.m., last reservation slot 2:30 p.m.; closed weekends and federal holidays. The official directions page is inconsistent about Mondays, so confirm before you go.
David J. Sencer CDC Museum Admission and Costs
Free. A timed-entry reservation is required at least a week ahead and there are no walk-ins. Adults over 18 need a government-issued REAL ID; non-U.S. citizens need a passport.
Dogs and Strollers at David J. Sencer CDC Museum
Dogs. Service animals are welcome. Therapy, emotional support and companion animals are not permitted. Pets are not mentioned.
Strollers and wheelchairs. Stroller rule not published. All galleries and restrooms are wheelchair accessible, free wheelchairs are first come (ask security at check-in), and the museum offers sensory bags, quiet areas and captioned videos. Diaper bags are exempt from the large-bag ban.
Address and Parking
Address. 1600 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30329. Phone. 404-639-0830.
Parking. Free. Follow the Visitor signs and veer right onto CDC Parkway; vehicles are inspected at the guard station. The deck clearance is 8 ft 5 in.
More Near Atlanta
More in Atlanta Metro: Atlanta Metro, and every museum in the region on the museums page. Other places we have pages for in this region: World of Coca-Cola, Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta Botanical Garden. Our guide that covers it: read the guide.
Where this comes from. Everything above was read from the place’s own pages on October 22, 2026: cdc.gov/museum/index.htm · cdc.gov/museum/accessibility.htm · cdc.gov/museum/directions.htm · cdc.gov/museum/tours/guidelines/index.html. Where those pages say nothing we write “not published” instead of guessing. Prices and hours change, so confirm on the official site before you go.
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What are the hours at David J. Sencer CDC Museum?
Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–4 p.m., last reservation slot 2:30 p.m.; closed weekends and federal holidays. The official directions page is inconsistent about Mondays, so confirm before you go.
How much does David J. Sencer CDC Museum cost?
Free. A timed-entry reservation is required at least a week ahead and there are no walk-ins. Adults over 18 need a government-issued REAL ID; non-U.S. citizens need a passport.
Are dogs and strollers allowed at David J. Sencer CDC Museum?
Service animals are welcome. Therapy, emotional support and companion animals are not permitted. Pets are not mentioned. Stroller rule not published. All galleries and restrooms are wheelchair accessible, free wheelchairs are first come (ask security at check-in), and the museum offers sensory bags, quiet areas and captioned videos. Diaper bags are exempt from the large-bag ban.
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