Plan Your Visit

Visiting The Wren’s Nest

The Wren’s Nest is pleased to host historic house tours and a live storytelling performance every Saturday. We are open to the public from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 

Guests are asked to purchase a timed ticket for tour admission.

If you wish to enjoy both a tour and the weekly storytelling performance, please select the 1:00 p.m. ticket option. If Eventbrite ticket sales have closed for a particular date, please call us at 404-753-7735 to make admission arrangements.

The Wren’s Nest is closed on Independence Day Weekend and takes a winter break from Christmas to New Year’s Day.

Admission

Tickets can be purchased online via Eventbrite. Walk-up admission is also available.

$12 - Adults

$10 - Students & Seniors

$8 - Children Ages 3-10

We welcome field trips and large groups for private tours of our museum. Please submit your inquiry on our contact page, including your requested tour date, tentative group size, and if you wish to include a storytelling performance as part of your visit. 

Historic House Tour

By exploring each room of The Wren's Nest, the historic home of a noteworthy American writer, tour takers will learn about the life of Joel Chandler Harris, the significance of the Brer Rabbit folktales in American literature, and trends in Atlanta history encapsulated by the city's oldest house museum. Tours last approximately 30-45 minutes and are offered on Saturdays at 11:00, 12:00, 1:30, and 2:00.

Storytelling Performance

For decades, The Wren's Nest has presented a weekly storytelling performance on Saturdays at 1:00, allowing visitors to hear the tales in the spirit of their original form. Professionals perform at these sessions, all of whom bring a unique style to their craft, making the old stories come to life for people of all ages.

The Wren's Nest is accessible to guests using wheelchairs. For any additional questions regarding the accessibility of our venue, please call our office at 404-753-7735. 

Where to find us

The Wren’s Nest
1050 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW
Atlanta, GA 30310

By MARTA

We’re five blocks west of the West End Station (S2) on Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard. It’s a 10-minute walk, or you may take the #71 bus.

By Car

Take I-20 to exit 55A, Lowery Blvd. Head South. Turn right onto Abernathy Boulevard. We’re two blocks down, just beyond West Hunter Street Baptist Church. Free parking is available at The Wren’s Nest—simply proceed up our driveway.

By BeltLine

The Wren’s Nest is 0.6 miles from the Atlanta Beltline Westside Trail. Learn more here.

 

The Wren's Nest is an affiliate of the American Writers Museum and Southern Literary Trail!