The best arts & culture spots in Smyrna

“Big, modern facility featuring a host of opera performances, ballets, shows, events & more.”

“Skip the same old weekend routine and wander The Oddities Museum, Inc, where goats share space with a real goat 'unicorn' skull, quack medicine relics, and carnival chalkware figures. They’re hosting an Art Collage Meetup this Saturday, August 8, so bring your curiosity and a friend.”

From the North ATL newsletter, August 4, 2026

“Small gallery space featuring rotating exhibitions that explore the impact of design on art & life.”

“Nonprofit museum with a focus on American art featuring a permanent collection and special exhibitions.”

“Marietta Theatre Company is cueing up All Shook Up, the Elvis Presley musical, August 13 to 22, 2026, and it’s the perfect excuse to trade your couch for live, hometown talent. Expect big voices, plenty of feel-good swagger, and that community buzz you only get when neighbors bring the house down.”

“Restored Philip T. Shutze designed 1928 neoclassical mansion & gardens built for rich cotton heirs.”

“Photographs, documents & memorabilia throughout 2 galleries depict the Atlanta Jewish experience.”

“Comedy, cabaret, and live theater take center stage at this casual venue in the Anderson Building.”

“Millennium Gate Museum is the second largest classical monument in the USA, and it doubles as a history hub for Georgia’s art, culture, and philanthropy. Roam period rooms, ancient artifacts, and immersive digital exhibits, plus a 3D-printed Statue of Zeus replica for a delightfully nerdy reset.”

“Natural sciences museum with a 3-story, sky-lit Great Hall & skeletons of dinosaurs.”

“Natural history museum featuring hands-on exhibits, live animals & planetarium shows.”

“Restored art deco theater (ca. 1935) offering classic films, live music & tours of the venue.”

“Storied building housing 4 unique galleries preserving local history from home life to the military.”

“African-American museum chronicling Auburn's history through exhibits, replicas & workshops.”

“Whether you grew up quoting lines or just like good stories, Gone With the Wind Museum at Brumby Hall packs the real deal... Scarlett’s mourning bonnet, Rhett’s jacket, one-of-a-kind gowns, Plunkett sketches, even bits of Tara. Stroll the gardens after and call it your midweek brain vacation.”

“This 225-seat black-box theater hosts a variety of shows, including dramas, comedy & music.”

“Center includes exhibits on the antebellum South & an 1845-era farm with a blacksmith & smokehouse.”

“Museum featuring a collection of art by and about women of the African Diaspora.”

“Nonprofit space for exhibits focused on roofing products, plus an events venue.”

“Museum of ancient art featuring Greek & Roman collections & an Egyptian exhibit including mummies.”

“Museum known for its diverse art collection & modern architecture by Richard Meier & Renzo Piano.”

“Tours of this historic home offer a glimpse at the lives of an 1850s merchant & his family.”

“Curated installations, original artwork, and immersive room sets make Trap Music Museum feel like stepping inside the tracks that raised the city. Need a quick culture jolt this week? Grab a crew for Escape the Trap, Atlanta's only hip hop escape room, and beat the clock.”

“Memorabilia, films & exhibits (some interactive) about soft drink that debuted in Atlanta in 1886.”

“Quaint, Victorian house showcasing diverse works by artists of African decent, plus lectures & more.”