Downtown

From Marietta to Kennesaw with Marietta History Center Why did James Andrews and the Raiders choose Marietta and Kennesaw as the two cities in which to perform their espionage? Join us to find out! Stay ... Read More

Under Our Feet with Tides Pure Honey Explore where insects go during the winter. Tides Pure Honey will host a table explaining beekeepers and how they care for the bees. Explore the world around us ... Read More

Digging Up Bones Come investigate bones, fossils and artifacts with us! Explore the world around us through play! Create, experiment, investigate and learn together. Each week has a different theme and fun new activities. Mommy ... Read More

Giants from Long Ago What do you think you can see as the train passes the ocean? Let’s explore at this Mommy and Me. Explore the world around us through play! Create, experiment, investigate and ... Read More

Down by the Depot What workers can you find at the Railroad Station? Find out at this fun Mommy and Me. Explore the world around us through play! Create, experiment, investigate and learn together. Each ... Read More

Better Together with Smith-Gilbert Gardens Explore how to create environments that support insects and plants that have been growing together throughout the history of Georgia! Stay & Play Saturdays are engaging, family-friendly programs designed to ... Read More

Then and Now Join us as we look at technology used long ago. Explore the world around us through play! Create, experiment, investigate and learn together. Each week has a different theme and fun new ... Read More

Watching Trains Go By There are so many types of trains and train cars! Can you tell the difference as you watch the trains go by? Explore the world around us through play! Create, experiment, ... Read More

The Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History invites the community to a special centennial celebration of the iconic 1926 silent film The General, starring Buster Keaton and Marion Mack on June 6, 2026 from ... Read More

The Circus Train Grab some popcorn and celebrate Summer with us as we investigate the circus train. Explore the world around us through play! Create, experiment, investigate and learn together. Each week has a different ... Read More

Update: August 22 Stay & Play has been canceled Join us at the Southern Museum on the fourth Saturday of each month for engaging, family-friendly programming designed to inspire curiosity. Activities run from 9:30 AM–12:30 ... Read More

Celebrate Kennesaw’s Salute to America with an unforgettable 21+ evening at the Southern Museum’s Southern Spirits, Friday, July 3, 7 PM – 10 PM (Fireworks at 9:30 PM)! Enjoy a night of history, live music, ... Read More