Swan House

Loved the tour. Especially Jon our period tour guide as Phillip Shutze. Can’t say enough good things about him. A wealth of information. He stayed in character the whole time. Really made the tour. Thanks, Jon. Well done!

Went with my family and had an amazing time. The Swan House is gorgeous in and outside. The grounds are perfect for a stroll through the history of Atlanta. Also included is a visit to a historic ranch and history museum. It’s a must see. Buckhead neighborhood is very charming to drive through.

The house is luxurious and well maintained. There’s staff that can give you detailed stories about the house and the old items in it. The staircase and old car out front were my favorites! It is linked with the historical museum which is a must see!

We truly enjoyed our tour at Swan House, with helpful staff who portrayed the architect, interior designer, butler and maid. The house is a treasure and I could have spent hours looking over the rooms.
We also toured the adjoining farm which was set during the Civil War, and met with the family friend who had opposing viewpoints on said war. So fascinating!
The museum on the ground is a must see with thousands of Civil War artifacts and more personal view points.
Two teenagers were entertained for over 2 hours —-SUCCESS!

The house and furnishing are beautiful. I really like the self-​guided tour, and the activities set up for children or children-​at-​heart. My sister and I took the Capitol Tour. My one suggestion would be that they blow-​up and make poster boards of scenes from the film to hold up during the tour — it would help everyone see better. I wish that more information about the house was given during this Hunger Games themed tour, but I like seeing how film transforms spaces. The master bath is amazing, and I enjoyed walking the paths.

Our visit to the Swan House was included in our admission to the Atlanta History Center. Architecturally designed by Philip Shutze for the Inman family, it was the home to widow Emily Inman and her children and grandchildren until the mid 1960s.
We were greeted by a character actress who told us it was «open house» feel free to take pictures but don’t touch anything. Each room has an uniqueness all of its own along with swan motifs everywhere. Outside the mansion sits a rolls characteristic of the 1930s period along with gardens and a large fountain leading down to a magnificent view of the hill down the back of the building. There is a outside photo viewing area where you can capture the full effect of the house along with the fountains and rear view.
Inside the morning room we saw another character playing the piano and explained that the porch adjacent was used as a side entrance that connected both this room and the library.
The Swan house has been used in some of the scenes from the Hunger Games. They offer tours on Saturdays that showcase the rooms used in filming the movie. Unfortunately we did not have the time to take advantage of these tours.
Please note-​there are restrooms available downstairs. You are not permitted to use the ones in the building since they are not functional.
This attraction was truly breathtaking and so much to take in. Make sure to mark it on your schedule when visiting the Atlanta History Center.

Helloooo possible wedding venue! The Swan House is located with the ground of the Atlanta Historical Society Museum. It’s better known as President Snow’s home, from the Hunger Games Trilogy.
The best time to go is arguably during late Spring when flowers are blooming along the lawn. If you’re a Bank of America card-​holder, you can visit the house for free as part of their Museums of Us promotion.
If you’re a Hunger Games enthusiast, you can pay extra for the Capitol Tour. My bf went and said it’s worth it if you want the opportunity to sit at President’s Snow’s desk. I did not go on the Capitol Tour. I did a self-​guided tour instead. The door to President’s Snow office was locked during the non-​tour hours. Photography seems to be allowed on site as everyone on site was snapping away without repercussion.
It’s really an impressive and gorgeous building. It’s unique to Atlanta and definitely worth an afternoon venture.

Oooooo Pretty. I loved the history behind this place, that a woman learned the stock market and mainted the mansion and the land. on her own! This is a popular wedding venue and I can see why. A beautiful backdrop… a hiddeng gem in the middle of the city. I personally love the kitchen restoration (could you tell, I love food). Defintiely a spot to visit if you’re visiting the Atlanta History Musuem.

The Swan House is part of the Atlanta History Museum and, arguably, the most popular part of it. We visited the house as part of the Bank of America Museums on Us deal.
While admission was free under the deal, we also opted to do the guided Capital Tour. The museum’s website describes the tour as «a guided tour through Swan House showcasing the rooms that were used during filming. Visitors will have exclusive admitance to a behind-​the-​scenes exhibit displaying photos from the production at Swan House and select props from the film.»
The cost of the tour is $ 10 per person, in addition to the admission fee to the Atlanta History Museum and lasts approximately 30 minutes. If you’re wondering whether or not it’s worth the price, then the answer is you make the most out of the tour. The tour, by itself, is pretty informative but definitely come ready to ask a lot of questions.
If you aren’t able to make the tour, don’t worry. You can read this article
and get a lot of the same information from there.
TIP: If you’re planning on coming on a Saturday, the Capital Tours start at 1:00pm and end at 4:30pm. Make sure you reserve your spot early. They do take reservations over the phone with a credit card. However, if you just want to look by yourself, make sure you come early, as the open house experience ends at 12:30pm.

Beautiful historic mansion next to the Atlanta History Center. I didn’t get a tour, but was able to poke around myself. The gardens around the house, full of ferns and the first blossoms of spring when I was there, are also worth a visit. Hard to believe this wooded green oasis exists in the center of a city.

I actually got to go on a not so typical version of the tour. It was the Capitol Tours, which was a guided tour through the Swan House that featured locations of where the movie Hunger Games Catching Fire was filmed and how they had to modify the house to accommodate the film. It was awesome! It gave me a new appreciation for the film industry and how much work goes into even 10 seconds worth of a shot.
The trick is to ask more general questions about the house and the tour guide will gladly show you through the rooms that aren’t included on the Capitol Tours (i.e. the bedroom and bathrooms).
I learned that back then, the norm was for the man and wife to sleep in separate rooms. Otherwise, it would insinuate that they were doing something, even though they were married. Also, the Inmans (the ones who built and lived in the house) were the richest family in Atlanta because Mr. Inman sat on his overproduction of cotton during the civil war and then sold it when the prices skyrocketed after the war. He also owned one of the first driving permits in Georgia!
If you’re wondering if the extra fee for the Swan House tour is worth it, the answer is yes, it is worth it!
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The house’s exterior and gardens are lovely and theatrical. I appreciated the self-​guided tour and having the house almost to ourselves on a early fall weekday afternoon.
Swan House isn’t a great manse. This isn’t a Rhode Island home built during the Gilded Age. A few of the rooms have been restored to their 1920s appearance; many – especially the second and third floor – have not been restored and are bare.

I took a group tour of the Swan House through work and would definitely recommend it for anyone who enjoys the history of the early 20^th century. It took about an hour and included an in-​depth tour of this mansion that was built back in the 1920’s. Our tour was given by «Ruby,» who helped decorate that house originally (obviously in character) and worked for the Missus of the house. It was cool to hear her talk about the family and what life was really like back in the time when the house was operational. The home is absolutely beautiful and well preserved and the nuances of the decorations and the «rules of the house» were pretty fascinating. I’m not a huge history buff, but this was definitely interesting and the tour took *just* long enough to hold my interest the whole time.
Fun fact! The house is featured in the second Hunger Games movie, Catching Fire, for the party scene. If you ever see it in person, you will immediately recognize it in the movie.

Beautiful historic Ingram mansion built in the 1920’s.
Docent guide is very informative and the whole tour is about ½ hr.
The mansion is very small compared the Huntington Gardens in California.
Good to see for historic reasons and a nice place to take a short jaunt to while in Atlanta’s Historical Museum.
Bring your student ID’s — $ 3 cheaper than adult fare. :)

I’m not sure how this place is different than the Atlanta History Center. It’s included under the same admission ticket. I guess because of the house tour, it gets a separate Unilocal listing.
I was hoping to see some big and old plantations on my visit to Georgia. This is not one of those places so don’t get confused like I did. The Swan House was built in the 1920’s, long after the Civil War.
In fact, the House was built after the agrarian period and during urban industrialization. So I need to compare this mansion against the monster residences built for industrialists like Rockefeller, Dupont, and Vanderbilt. Basically, this Inman home doesn’t compare in scale, decadence, or artistry. Heck, the Gamble House in Pasadena, built with Procter & Gamble money, was a winter home, but is far more impressive than the Swan House which was a primary residence.
The house isn’t completely without merit. The wood trim in the dining room is beautifully carved. Another plus is that the property hasn’t been chopped up and sold to other developers so the huge front lawn and fountain remain intact. You don’t need to take the tour to enjoy the lawn and the fountains.

This was a fun attraction. After browsing through the Atlanta History Museum, we spent more time outside in the gardens and grounds. There are tours available, but we chose to just wander around ourselves, which was actually much more enjoyable, I think, than a tour would have been. We didn’t get to go inside the mansion (it was full and booked for the day), but wandering the grounds was an adventure in itself, and it was beautiful just seeing the exterior of the mansion and wandering around on our own. There is a lot of ground to cover and a lot to see if one has a curious mind and enjoys the outdoors. We drove here since it was too far to walk from our hotel in Atlanta, and I was happy to find that the parking was free and abundant here.

Picture this, a mansion with an immaculate cascading rustic concrete outdoor stair case surrounded by gardens and trickling into rolling plush green hills. Who knew this could exist in Atlanta on West Paces Ferry a block away from Peachtree Road? Built in the 1928, the Swan House is part of the Atlanta History Center.
Saying that the Swan House grounds are breathtakingly beautiful and picturesque is certainly an understatement. In September I attended an outdoor wedding ceremony there. The atmosphere was very elegant and romantic and when the wedding party stood in formation it was almost like watching a Hollywood movie, just sheer perfection.
The Swan House is available for special events as well as tours. General admission for tours ranges between ten and fifteen dollars. This is a place that you have to see. For more information visit
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