Current Exhibits

The Museum offers permanent and temporary exhibit spaces. These spaces feature in house and traveling exhibits that focus on different topics and themes in Marietta and Cobb County’s history. Currently the Museum features the in house exhibit, Marietta 1899: Color Captured in Black and White.

Marietta 1899: Color Captured in Black and White–This special exhibit highlights the photography of New York photographer James Shaw and his visit to Marietta in the spring of 1899. The exhibit showcases never-before-seen images of the Marietta Square, the Marietta National Cemetery, Kennesaw Avenue, Kennesaw Mountain, and rural Cobb County.  

Vintage Toys & Modern Cheer: Celebrating Classic Holiday Toys–Visitors of all ages will be transported back to their childhoods as they explore a carefully curated collection of classic toys & modern favorites. From vintage dolls to cultural icons, this exhibit promises to spark imagination and inspire play.

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