Steffen Thomas Museum and Archives is a little closer than Atlanta and certainly the drive is more pleasant. Located in Buckhead, Morgan County, the museum contains art from the eclectic collection of German-born artist, Steffen Thomas. There are oils, watercolors, stone work, woodcarvings and graphics. It is a trip well worth the drive. Free except for guided tours.
Donations are welcome.
From Macon, take Ga. 22 to Gray to 129 to Putnam County and U.S. 441 to Morgan County. Once you cross I-20 in Morgan County, take a right on the U.S. 441 bypass and another right on Bethany Road. Museum is about five miles on the left. Once known as Camp Sumter, more than 45,000 Union soldiers were held there during the Civil War and almost a third of them died. The center has exhibits on this era.