Featured Events

Marietta Fire Museum

The Marietta Fire Museum provides a unique look at firefighting techniques and equipment from as far back as the late 1800s. The highlight of the museum is the “Aurora,” a steam-powered fire engine purchased by the city of Marietta in 1879. Also on view are pumper trucks from the 1920s, a 1949 ladder truck, and an extensive variety of firefighting paraphernalia. More information

Historic Marietta Trolley Tours

All aboard Marietta’s only trolley tour! Join us for a one-hour, fully-narrated exploration of our historic city. Experience Marietta’s rich heritage, from the vibrant Downtown Square, past grand Antebellum homes, to the battlefields at Kennesaw Mountain. Find out more at www.mariettatrolley.com

Upcoming Events

February 6, 2010 – March 13th
Children’s Art Classes: Saturday Art School
Marietta Cobb Museum of Art
Tues 10am – 12pm

Saturday Art School is designed to provide students with in-depth technical lessons. Each week will explore a different media or technique. Purchase Class Packs at a discounted rate or just “drop-in” Children 6-10 years Saturdays, February 6th - March 13th (6wks) 12:30 – 2:30pm
 6 wk Class Pack: member) $90, non-member)
$100 3 wk Class Pack: member) $50, non-member)
$55 Drop-In: member) $18, non-member) $20 (per class) (Space limited. Must call ahead to “drop-in” by Fri., 4pm)

For more information, call 770-528-1444 or visit online at www.mariettacobbartmuseum.org

March 10, 2010
Museum Mice Tours: Etta’s Favorite Colors
Marietta Museum of History
Wed 10:30am

Based on programs by the Smithsonian Institute’s Early Enrichment Center, tours are offered to toddlers from age 3 to 5 and their parents. The purpose of the one-hour tours is to introduce toddlers to history through very basic concepts like shapes, sounds, games, tools and jobs. Museum Mascots Murray and Etta are whimsical cartoon mice that help convey the themes for the tours and provide a little fun. Costumed docents lead the tours that offer a variety of activities including story time and crafts. The Georgia Association of Museums and Galleries has named the Mice Tours the 2008 Education Program of the Year.

Admission to the tour is $5 per family. www.mariettahistory.org/micetours.html