“Hard Truths: The Art of Thornton Dial.” Through March 3. $12-$19.50. High Museum of Art, 1290 Peachtree St. N.E. 404-733-5000, www.high.org.

“Fast Forward: Modern Moments 1913-2013.” Through Jan. 20. $12-$19.50. High Museum of Art, 1290 Peachtree St. N.E. 404-733-5000, www.high.org.

“A Hero’s Welcome: The Appling Sword Returns to Georgia.” After nearly a century, the Appling Sword has been returned to Georgia. Come to the Georgia Capitol to learn about the heroic exploits of its namesake Col. Daniel Appling during the War of 1812 and find out where it has been for all these years. Through April 15. Free. Georgia Capitol Museum, 206 State Capitol, Atlanta. 404-656-2846, libs.uga.edu/capitolmuseum.

“Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition.” Ongoing. $16-$24; $16 ages 4-12; $22 senior citizens; $30 combo ticket with “Bodies ... The Exhibition.” Premier Exhibition Center, Atlantic Station, 265 18th St. N.W,, Atlanta. 1-866-866-8265, www.atlanticstation.com.

“Greetings From Atlanta: A Postcard Retrospective.” Through Jan. 26. Free. McElreath Hall, Atlanta History Center, 130 W. Paces Ferry Road N.W., Atlanta. 404-814-4000, www.atlantahistorycenter.com.

“War in Our Backyards: Discovering Atlanta, 1861-1865.” This exhibition challenges visitors to consider their personal connections to a war that was literally fought in all our backyards. For the first time since the war, how much of the city actually went up in flames is precisely plotted using dozens of period sources, seven key eyewitness accounts and an interactive map. Through Dec. 13, 2013. $11-$16.50; ages 3 and younger free. Atlanta History Center, 130 W. Paces Ferry Road N.W. 404-814-4000, www.atlantahistorycenter.com.

“Bodies … The Exhibition.” Through Dec. 31. $16-$24. Premier Exhibition Center at Atlantic Station, 265 18th St. N.W., Atlanta. 1-866-866-8265, www.atlanticstation.com.