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The Whimsy Museum ® & Lee Family Gardens are Still Closed for the Summer Recess
When are you open?
We will reopen the Saturday after Thanksgiving 2023 November 25, 2023with our ususal Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 1-4 PMuntil Saturday, May 25, 2024
* Face Masks are now Optional-this is Your Personal Choice. Please be Kind. Some people may need to wear a mask to protect themselves or their family.
When do you close? May 25,2023
And We also close for major holidays (Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Years Eve, New Years Day, Good Friday, Easter) and, for really bad weather...Hurricanes, High Winds, Flooding, Wind Shear, Tornadoes, and coconuts falling from the trees.
Do you have an Admission? We have a Suggested Donation of $10.00 per person, per visit
Children under 12 - free
Currently we accept Cash, Checks, and donations via PayPal. See button below
Visiting Groups...Self Guided Visiting Groups
The Marietta Museum of Art & Whimsy is pleased to welcome self guided groups to tour the Museum Buildings & Gardens on your own during our regular open hours: Thurs., Fri., and Sat. 1-4pm Our trained volunteers will be happy to provide you with more information about our Artwork, Founder and Museum!
Tour Groups
On occasion, we do offer a tour -talk during normal open hours. Please call to make arrangements.
Are you ADA accessible? Yes. We are ADA accessible. We are fully wheelchair accessible. Please bring yours. We have Very Few Steps.
PS We only have one wheelchair available for emergencies and on a first come, first serve, basis.
Can I bring my dog? We all love dogs, BUT please Do Not bring yours! No animals or dogs allowed in carriers, handbags, backpacks, strollers or in a Visitor's arms or on their neck.
We do allow Trained Service Animals as permitted by the Federal Americans with Disabilities law and Florida Law that are trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability. A Trained Service Animal is not a pet. To determine the difference between a trained service animal and a pet, we will ask what work or tasks the animal has been trained to perform. If the Visitor refuses to answer these questions, then it can be assumed that the animal is NOT a trained service animal and the animal must leave. The trained service animal must be be on the ground, with a leash and under direct control of the Visitor with the Disability at all times.If the animal is out of control, growling, snapping, biting, or unable to control it's bodily functions, then the Visitor will be asked to remove the animal. The Visitor will be allowed back in, but not the animal.
We do allow Trained Service Animals as permitted by the Federal Americans with Disabilities law and Florida Law that are trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability. A Trained Service Animal is not a pet. To determine the difference between a trained service animal and a pet, we will ask what work or tasks the animal has been trained to perform. If the Visitor refuses to answer these questions, then it can be assumed that the animal is NOT a trained service animal and the animal must leave. The trained service animal must be be on the ground, with a leash and under direct control of the Visitor with the Disability at all times.If the animal is out of control, growling, snapping, biting, or unable to control it's bodily functions, then the Visitor will be asked to remove the animal. The Visitor will be allowed back in, but not the animal.
Other Animal Notes We share this property with the local wildlife such as racoons, possum, black snakes, lizards, and mosquitos. Please let us know if you should find some racoon poo, try not to step in it, and notify a volunteer. Please try not to terrorize the black snakes...they keep our rat population under control and we only have one black snake at present that we are aware of. PS We are all volunteers!
No Smoking anything legal or illegal. Including no e-cigarettes or vaping in the museum or on the grounds...including entryways, gardens, and parking lots
Can I photograph the artwork and vegetation with a camera? YES! Snapshots are allowed with CELL PHONES ONLY! No Long, Medium, or Short Lenses, No Compact, Sub-Compact Cameras, NO IPads, and No Selfie Sticks No Commercial Photography or Commercial Video is permitted This includes: No selling, reproducing, publishing, distributing or transferring any photography or videos even if it is for "Personal use" Why cell phones only ? Why are you so strict about other cameras?1. Most of the artwork you see here is made by Living Professional Artists who make their living by selling their artwork. 2. We are trying to help protect their copyright. (Some of their images have already been stolen, reproduced, and sold.)3. The museum is actually very small, other people might bump into you or you might bump into them.4. When you go out to dinner tonight with your friends, you probably will not bring your big camera, but we hope that you will share your cell phone images with your friends. Can I bring in Food or drinks? Water only. We do provide fruited water.
What can I or my family touch? Please use your very best good judgement. 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. 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 owns about 98% of the art. Approximately 2% is on loan from Founder.
How do you decide what to buy?
The buying process is slightly complicated with many questions. The most important question is "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 group 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?"
We look forward to seeing you!