Here are some pictures from the Coca-Cola museum in Atlanta, taken on our trip there last weekend.
The museum itself is of course operated by Coca Cola. The entrance fee is $15, so you expect really interesting things in there. Well, let's see... It started with a guide giving some facts about how old Coca Cola is and how much you had to pay for a glass in the beginning (5 cent). After she was finished you are shown a movie, telling you what you need to be happy. I have forgotten what it was, they didn't explicitly mention soda but you could guess it...
After this first part you could go and explore the museum yourself. One part was dedicated to pop culture, like the Santa Clause which probably many people relate to this brand.
Another part of the museum dealt with the secret formula and how other companies tried to copy it.
According to the guide, the secret formula is currently hidden in this safe...
.. but this was probably the key message.
Another part was dedicated to historical artifacts like commercials and this bar, including an old serving bowl to mix the water and the cola concentrate (as it used to be in the beginning).
Also nice to see, an old van...
... and old vending machines.
And of course the wall showing the engagement of Coca Cola in the Olympics (although I really doubt that athletes are trinking this).
One of the hightlights was this room: over 60 different sodas for tasting, sorted by continents. I must admit that I didn't make it through all of them, neither did I like all of those I tested...
.. but the kids (and we) had fun.
Now you might think Atlanta is entirely occupied by Coca Cola. Well, not entirely... One small bar still holds out against the supremacy ^^
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