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Visitor tip
Start your visit with The Great Locomotive Chase exhibit featuring the Andrews' Raiders story - this is the flagship exhibit that provides excellent historical context and sets up perfectly for exploring the adjacent historic downtown Marietta afterward.
Visitor tip
The exhibits are designed to be concise with minimal reading required, making them ideal for families with school-age children and visitors who prefer visual learning over text-heavy displays. Plan to engage directly with the friendly and knowledgeable staff who can provide historical context.
Visitor tip
Visit the historic downtown Marietta Square immediately after your museum visit - it's just steps away and offers complementary attractions to extend your cultural experience, making for a full half-day outing.
About Marietta History Center
4 galleries preserving local history. Storied building housing 4 unique galleries preserving local history from home life to the military.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Main Highlights
- Great Locomotive Chase/Andrews' Raiders, gun collection, Vietnam Black Soldiers Portrait Project, Marietta local history
- Admission
- $10 general, free for military with ID
- Time to Visit
- 1+ hours
What visitors say
We brought our 2024 Teacher Fellowship cohort here to start our tour following the trail of The Great Locomotive Chase. Amy was awesome helping us plan the trip and making sure they were ready for us when we arrived. Anna and Christa…
I really enjoyed this little gem! The Vietnam Black Soldiers Portrait Project was... I don't have the words, but the photographer did an amazing job. I didn't realize that Georgia had so much gold in the past. All of Marietta's history…
I visited the museum with my family and it was a great experience. The staff was super friendly and knowledgeable and their exhibits were professional and provided a great insight into the history of Marietta. A must visit when in town.
From 164 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- The museum features exhibits about The Great Locomotive Chase and Andrews' Raiders, a Civil War event that resulted in the awarding of the first Medals of Honor in U.S. military history
- Houses the Vietnam Black Soldiers Portrait Project, a special exhibit featuring a photographer's work documenting African American Vietnam War veterans
- Contains a notably large and impressive gun collection, mentioned as a significant highlight by multiple visitors
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