Things to do in Marietta, Georgia (GA): The Best Museums

One of the oldest homes in the Atlanta area, the Root House is more typical of its time and place than the columned mansions popularized by Gone With the Wind. Though the home and grounds have been meticulously restored to their 1850s appearance, modern touchscreens and interactive displays have been added to help tell the story of the Root family and their enslaved house servants.

The Aviation Wing is a growing collection of aircraft displayed on a 15 acre campus conveniently located 4.5 miles west of I-75, this museum highlights the impact the aviation industry has had on our local culture. We will show how aviation catapulted our fairly typical, small, Southern agricultural community into the industrial age and how Cobb County has impacted global events. In development of this facility, we also seek to interest America’s youth in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) disciplines through exposure to the science and physics of aeronautics and astronautics. Check out our Facebook page, @aviationwingofmarietta or come see us in person. We are open for visitors on Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM and on Sundays from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

The Marietta Museum of History is one of Marietta's unique treasures. The museum is located in the Historic Kennesaw House, a structure built in 1845. Located just steps off the Marietta Square, the museum is a perfect afternoon activity for visitors to take in along with local lunch and shopping.

The Marietta Cobb Museum of Art is the only Metropolitan-Atlanta fine arts museum focusing on American Art. Our permanent collection houses a variety of artworks dating from as early as the 18th century to the present. The Marietta Cobb Museum of Art is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building community through art. The museum hosts a variety of events, activities, and educational opportunities throughout the year. The Marietta Cobb Museum of Art continues to acquire works for its permanent collections. The museum features ambitious special exhibitions throughout the year. Tours, lectures, classes, art camp and other educational, social, and cultural opportunities are also offered. Dedication to fulfilling its slogan “building community through art” is evidenced throughout the Museum’s range of events and activities.

Big Shanty Antiques has been a part of the local antique community in Kennesaw for over a decade. With the help of it's 130+ dealers and large 50,000 sq. ft. showroom the shop carries an eclectic mix of furniture, glass, silver, jewelry, fine art, pottery, garden items, collectibles, vintage toys and games, primitives, civil wars items, sports and coca cola memorabilia, art deco, books and so much more! "Something for everyone" describes Big Shanty Antiques so stop by and visit us for a fun shopping experience.

The Combat Rescue Experience is a living history exhibit that is designed to be an educational, affordable, interactive, fun, and unique experience to get people of all ages outdoors, active, and connected with history. Ride shotgun in military vehicles, sit in a jet cockpit, evacuate casualties to a C-130. Based on events from Beirut 1983.