Frequently Asked Questions
Visiting Groups
The Marietta Museum of Art & Whimsy is pleased to welcome self-guided groups to tour the museum buildings and gardens on your own during our regular open hours: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
Usually there is an Artist Talk or Mary Talk at 1:30 pm Our trained volunteers will be happy to provide you with more information about our Artwork, Founder, and Museum!
Can I bring in food or drinks?
Water only. We do provide fruited water.
We have many wonderful restaurants in the area. Here is a listing of some nearby restaurants (in alphabetical order):
What can I or my family touch?
Please use your very best judgment. In general, please do not touch the artwork inside the museum unless assisted by a Volunteer. Please do not sit on the chairs obviously painted or made by an artist.
Some of the artwork was designed to be interactive, and the Volunteers will assist you.
The Lee Family gardens were designed for your enjoyment. You'll find a variety of sculptures, plants, windchimes, and games such as Dominos, Checkers, and Chess. Please do not climb on or try to rock the sculptures or landscape features. Except the Bronze Bunnies. It's OK for children to sit on them if they are not too hot. They are bronze and can get very hot in the Florida sun.
The Lee Family gardens were designed for your enjoyment. You'll find a variety of sculptures, plants, windchimes, and games such as Dominos, Checkers, and Chess. Please do not climb on or try to rock the sculptures or landscape features. Except the Bronze Bunnies. It's OK for children to sit on them if they are not too hot. They are bronze and can get very hot in the Florida sun.
Can I schedule a wedding, reception, or other event?
Not at this time
Can I put my art on your walls and sell it?
No, this is a museum, not a gallery or a co-op. The artwork is not for sale.
Who owns the artwork?
The Marietta Museum of Art & Whimsy paid for and owns about 98% of the art. Approximately 2% is on loan from our Founder.
How do you decide what to buy?
The buying process is slightly complicated, with many questions. The most important questions include:
"Does it fit well within the current museum collection?" "Does it give museum staff something positive to teach about the resiliency of human nature?" "Can we laugh or chuckle about it because it is universal as opposed to artwork that makes fun of particular groups or groups of people?" "Will this artwork encourage people to come together, or will it foster hatred and anger?" "Does this have the capacity to put a smile on your face?” "Will this still be important 50 years from now?"
Donating your artwork
We appreciate your generosity in wanting to donate artwork no matter who made it. However, the process is slightly complicated.
The again, the most important questions are:
"Does it fit well within the current museum collection?"
"Does it give museum staff something positive to teach about the resiliency of human nature?"
"Can we laugh or chuckle about it because it is universal as opposed to artwork that makes fun of particular groups of people?"
"Will this artwork encourage people to come together, or will it foster hatred and anger?" "Does this have the capacity to put a smile on your face?”
"Will this still be important 50 years from now?"