Free Museums in Marietta

"1280 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta, Ga. 30309 (404) 733-4444www.high.org. The High Museum of Art, housed in an immaculate frosted white building designed by the world-renowned architect Richard Meier, makes an impressive statement next to the older-world brick buildings surrounding it. The High has more than 11,000 works of art in its permanent collection, significant holdings of European paintings and a growing collection of modern art and photography."

"Atlanta's modern High Museum was the first to exhibit art from Paris' Louvre and is a destination as much for its architecture as its world-class exhibits. The striking whitewashed multilevel building houses a permanent collection of eye-catching late-19th-century furniture, early American modern canvases from the likes of George Morris and Albert Gallatin, and postwar work from Mark Rothko."

"Located in Midtown, the High Museum is famous for its white metal panels. Inside, the museum boasts the best art collection that Georgia has to offer. The central light-filled atrium was inspired by the Guggenheim."

"It was the brainchild of a morphine-addicted pharmacist who wanted to kick the habit by inventing a painkiller without any toxic or addictive substances in it. After much experimentation, Coca-Cola was born. The World of Coca-Cola is a tribute to the fun, fizzy drink, and it’s currently one of the largest tourist attractions in Georgia."

"Few could have dreamed that Dr. John S. Pemberton's "headache remedy" of the late 1800s would become the world's most recognized beverage. At World of Coca-Cola you can get a behind-the-scenes look at the bottling process and more."

"Fernbank Museum of Natural History is the city’s answer to New York’s renowned treasure trove. But unlike NYC’s Museum of Natural History, this facility lets your little ones learn in the outdoors. This attraction lets your kids experience a variety of fun experiences, like looping around the Dinosaur Plaza."

"Experience a world of adventure filled with dinosaurs, live animals, cultural artifacts and hands-on science explorations. Take a walk on the wild side as you explore 75 acres of new outdoor nature adventures in WildWoods and Fernbank Forest."

"Its front door is flanked by a colorful, larger-than-life book stack that stretches all of the way to the top floor, and its cheerful signage really stands out against the dull gray of the surrounding office buildings. Inside, the museum is even more vibrant. Its open floor plan has given it the nickname “The Museum Without Walls,” and every direction has something flashing, whizzing, whirring or buzzing."

"275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr NWATL, GA 30313(404) 659-5437. From engineering to nutrition, the Children’s Museum of Atlanta features a wide range of exhibitions for curious kiddos. For a memorable visit, allow your children to show their paintings and creativity in the charming art studio."

"Michael C. Carlos Museum is one of the premier museums that delivers a wide range of art collections from various parts of the world. Moreover, this museum has been curating quality artworks since 1876, making its museum one of the oldest art curators in Georgia. Basically, they have a friendly tour guide that informs its clients of their artworks, educating them on the background and history of their prolific artworks."

"If you live close to Emory University, you have got to check out the Michael C. Carlos Museum on campus!. This museum includes pieces from all over the world, including Greece, Egypt, North and South America, and more. Ranging from art from 1876 to the present, this museum holds history from all over."

"Founded in 2000, the Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia is the city's most extensive gallery dedicated to contemporary artists from the state of Georgia. Tucked away in the heart of Buckhead, MOCA includes a permanent collection with 250 works in mixed media, print, photography, and more from over 100 native Peach State artists like Harry Callahan. The upper-level gallery hosts rotating solo and group exhibitions, and the space has an extensive art library and archival collections as well."

"If you’re a lover of the contemporary art, you have to check Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia!. This museum houses pieces from local artists in Georgia, to artists from around the world. It was founded in 2000 and has grown from 250 works by 110 Georgia artists to now 1,300 works of art."

"This small museum explores the history and workings of the American banking system and the Federal Reserve. Exhibits include rare coins and coins minted in Georgia; large-denomination and counterfeit bills; and examples of the many different styles of notes issued by banks, cities and railroads in the decades before the Civil War. Windows into the Federal Bank of Atlanta allow you to see bank employees at work and the money-moving and counting machines."

"In midtown Atlanta on Peachtree Street you will see the stunning Reserve Bank of Atlanta. You might not think there is a lot to do at the Reserve Bank of Atlanta but it consistently rates as one of the very best free stuff to do in Atlanta. It is cool to get a peak inside the workings and operations of a bank!"

"Oglethorpe Unviersity’s Museum of Art is another great space to visit if you’re looking for a museum on campus!. OUMA is the only small liberal arts university in the Southeast that shows nationally and internationally recognized exhibitions. Opened in 1993, this museum covers 7,000 square feet, leaving tons of space for many works of art."

"OUMA is the only small liberal arts university museum in the Southeast that regularly shows nationally and internationally recognized exhibitions. Although small, the historic space makes every exhibition mighty. The collection includes more than 420 objects spanning seven centuries!"

"However, if you would like to find some simple, fun things to do in Atlanta for kids exclusively (more or less), then your two best options are the Children’s Museum of Atlanta, recommended for kids between the ages of 2 and 8, and the Center for Puppetry Arts. The Children’s Museum has its own troupe of professional actors called the Imaginators, who develop entertaining hands-on activities for kids, such as little musicals and other activities that children can participate in and learn while playing."

"The museum at the Center for Puppetry Arts has one of the largest puppetry collections in the United States, with over 350 puppets from all over the world. Exhibits document the art of puppetry and the huge variety of puppet styles that have been created in different periods and places. There are also filmed interviews with puppeteers and a recreation of a puppet storeroom."

"Here’s where you house a second lunch (fried catfish tacos at Sean Brock’s Minero, Indian street food at Meherwan Irani’s Botiwalla, or just settle in for a latte at Hugh Acheson’s Spiller Park Coffee. PCM is home to numerous well-heeled brands (West Elm, Anthropologie, Williams-Sonoma), which makes Citizen Supply stand out all the more. The sprawling multi-vendor marketplace sells small-batch merchandise from dozens of artisan makers, including Teysha, an ethical boot company from Austin, TX, and Billiam Jeans, a selvedge specialist from Greenville, South Carolina. Back on the BeltLine, continue north toward Paris On Ponce, an antiques emporium with 30-plus vendors under one roof. Highlights include limited-edition art prints and esoteric magazines from Still Life, modern taxidermy from Absinthe, and Coachella-ready Southwestern vintage from Gunstreet Goods."

"A full-sized version of the Ponce City Market coffee kiosk is open in Toco Hills at the Toco Hill Shopping Center in North Druid Hills. Like its mini me, the Toco Hills shop offers caffeine fiends fair trade blends from around the world as well as a light food menu dedicated to a variety of toast combos and local pastries and granola. Order online for takeout and curbside pick-up."

"Located in the Fairlie-Poplar District, Café Lucia is a cozy coffee shop that serves authentic Dutch Coffee and freshly baked tasty treats in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The café is committed to serving top-quality coffee prepared through careful brewing processes, along with a range of other libations such as craft beers, casual wines, handcrafted cocktails, fresh fruit juices, and soft drinks. The café offers full breakfast and lunch menus, along sweet pastries, cakes, and other sweet treats all day."

"Okay, okay—Kilwin’s is a chain—but there is only one in Georgia (in Atlantic Station) and you should go. The smell of chocolate greets guests at the door, and kids will marvel at the toys, candy cases, and decorations as they make their way back towards the ice cream. Very few things can actually distract a child from an ice cream cone, but the candy maker molding bite-sized chocolates at the front of the store just might do it."

"Kilwins is popular for its bestselling ice cream and chocolates. Their shop located in Atlantic Drive serves the best handmade chocolates, corns, and brittles, and fudge served on waffle cones is made fresh every day and topped with either caramel, chocolate, or fudge. They use only the freshest ingredients and heirloom recipes in making their quality ice cream and confections."

"A favorite among locals for a delicious cup of coffee, delectable baked goods, and mouth-watering breakfasts. Choose from a variety of tasty Benedicts including “Fried Chicken Benedict” or “Crab Cakes Benedict.” In addition, Highland is known for Cilantro Corn Pancakes, and you will not want to miss the Sweet Potato Pancakes.Takeout and no-contact delivery available. 3343 Peachtree Rd NE #130, Atlanta, GA 30326highlandbakery.com(678) 904-2146"

"Although there are other locations to this favorite brunch spot of in-towners, the original in Old Fourth Ward remains a favorite. One of the most beloved dishes on the menu is the sweet potato pancakes. At lunch, the curried chicken salad is a customer favorite."

"With full breakfast menus and coffee in tow, this bakery has expanded with multiple locations across the city and provides everything from fresh bread and bagels to sweeter muffins and cinnamon rolls. The decorative cakes will wow any party guest."

"This spot, currently in the process of moving down the street , is still open for business and one of the best places to meet a friend for heavenly apple fritter or cheese Danish. From freshly baked breads and croissants to donuts, cakes and cookies, the bakery is heaven.. Try one of the miniature French pastries (which require a 24-hour notice) and get a dozen of your bite-sized faves like tiny pecan tarts, fruit tarts, chocolate crème puffs and caramel eclairs."

"Henri’s Bakery and Cafe has been perfecting their cookie recipes since 1929. The cookies are affordable and mouth-watering. Be sure to try the sugar cookie or the black & white cookie."

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"If you are craving some authentic Chinese-Taiwanese dishes, then you definitely cannot miss La Mei Zi. Some of our must-get favorites are braised beef and scallion rolls, and pork belly buns for appetizers, and Taiwanese-style beef noodle soup and spicy sliced lamb as the main course."