Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History
| Address: | 2829 Cherokee St NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144, USA |
| Phone: | +1 770-427-2117 |
| Site: | southernmuseum.org |
| Rating: | 4.7 |
| Working: | 9:30AM–5PM 9:30AM–5PM 9:30AM–5PM 9:30AM–5PM 9:30AM–5PM 9:30AM–5PM 11AM–6PM |
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TJ Hisway
I spent a longer time here than I thought I would. Staffed by friendy, outgoing people ready to try and answer any and every question, the displays are curated into small chunks of history and timeline, Mainly concentrating on local civil war, railroad, and RR Chase history, you are taken on a path that feeds it to you in bite sized chunks. The masterpiece being at the end of the tour. I grew up with Disney, Fess Parker, and adventure. And the General, it turns out, was REAL...and here it is...
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Ann Watts
Home of "The General", the great locomotive chase engine, this museum makes history fun. The kids were enthralled, and the adults had an equally good time. This museum has great information about steam engines and how they were made, with life sized dioramas. They have a well-produced and acted movie about the great locomotive chase, without making a political statement. All in all a great time, and one I would definitely recommend to anyone interested in the civil war or trains.
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Mya Deaton
Great way to spend the afternoon, or a rainy day! Really clean, handicap accessible and affordable. Their military discount was more than most places too. Another thing I noticed was the sensory sensitive afternoons; they are the last Tuesday of each month from 2:00pm-5:00pm. I thought that was a really great idea and have seen a lot of the more progressive places doing the same!
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Jaffa josh
See the General. The locomotive that started the great locomotive chase. Its beautiful and excellently maintained. The civil war collection here is wonderful. Also the train displays are great. This place is really nice, larger than it looks. Great for kids and adults. If you havent been here and you like history or trains, this is a must.
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Karen Weese Craton
Excellent Mommy & Me program for preschoolers with enthusiastic teachers. We love Mr. Chris who is very engaging. The program is well planned and well executed and makes a family membership worth every penny. We also enjoy the museums annual Trains, Trains, Trains event, and my son enjoys seeing The General every time we visit.
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lauren davis
Was really stunned to read the description for one of the confederate statues in the lobby. Among many things it mentioned that this man was a leader in the KKK. To immortalize a man with these values and place this statue in the museum is reprehensible. As a visitor to Kennesaw, it was very disturbing.
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Stefan
A great museum of both Civil War history and the railroads throughout the Georgia. A year membership is well worth it if you have kids since theyll love going here again and again. Great childrens area and interactive exhibits. Also a good place to have a kids birthday party
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Sheila Warren
Seeing "The General" locomotive was great. Lovely Museum. Teared up at some of the war memorabilia. Didnt see the "Venus" statue donated by France. Forgot to ask about it before I left. Fun for children also apparently. Had a nice visit.
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Joe Whalley
Huge museum, we spent 2 hours there. If you ever read the story of the Union soldiers stealing a train called The General, its here! Amazing history of the Civil War and post war industry. Great exhibits for kids.
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Manu Martins
Jai adoré franchement un vrais musée comme on en trouve en France cela vaut vraiment le coup dœil
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Tom Ackert
Fantastic museum. Be sure to take enough time to read the display descriptions. Great insights on the economies of the North and the South, their divisions and the logistics of the subsequent war.
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Christopher Kit Lowe
Nice little museum! Has lots about Kennesaw locomotive history and Civil War era history. Worth a visit for anyone that likes trains or civil war history! Its not free but prices arent bad.
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Shane Anderson
Better than the Smithsonian in its displays of sothern life and train construction also there is a movie about "the great train chase" not to mention THE actual locomotive.....the General
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Brett LeMaster
Very interesting. I liked all the old weapons. My favorite was probably the signatures of Lincoln and Lee. Very cool. The people that work here are very friendly and welcoming.
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A Private User
Has a great play room for kids tired of the car on a road trip. Really nice staff, great facility. Lots of pride put into the clean displays.very nice experience.
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Rhetta Akamatsu
If you like trains, this is the place for you.It is the home of the engine of The General, the Civil War train that was the subject of The Great Locomotive Chase.
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Valeria Lira
Me encanto muy informativo y un lugar para que los niños jueguen
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J ROWE
The Civil War locomotive was beautiful. The museum had nice landscaping and many more historic items including a bit of rolling stock and quite a few weapons.
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Valerie Stratton
My kids and I loved it. They have it set up so children can do a scavenger hunt and learn at the same time. There was even a place for the baby to play .
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Jeff Bedford
Very interesting displays. The planetarium is a very special feature. Anyone with an interest in the world around them will find this museum helpful.
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Ivy Manning
Mommy and me program is great for 5 yr old and younger. Great indoor playroom and small playground outside. Great for train lover both young and old.
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Andrea Ormsby
This is an excellent Civil War museum, and a great place to adults and kids that like trains. They have an awesome Mommy and Me program aswell.
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Adam Slide
We have only been here for the "Trains, Trains, Trains!" event for the past few years but its always well run with a lot of helpful volunteers.
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A Private User
The name is listed wrong on here. It is city of kennesaw. We love the museum! I have three little boys. Trains and boys just go together.
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Stefan Attaway
Learn something, bring a child or family. Fantastic museum, you can tell the Smithsonian had there hands all in this as its first class
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Dan Pritchett
This is nowhere near the City of Jonesboro, its in Kennesaw. It is beyond me why it is titled "City of Jonesboro: Southern Museum "
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Nick Vandine
Much more here than what it looks like from the outside. Prices were great and the staff was amazing. We will be back.
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Daniel Condon
We took our son for the model train expedition they had. It was a really cool experience. Would highly recommend.
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Chris H
The only thing anyone should be EMBARRASSED about is the lack of ability to spell and use proper grammar.
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A Private User
The entire visit brought back so many schoolhouse memories. This history place is worth the visit.
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Wayne West
A nice economical way to spend a couple of hours learning a little history and seeing some trains!
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Matt Rowell
Great Learning environment for kids and adults. The tracks here are very busy to see live trains!
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ian cash
Great selection in the gift shop, and well educated staff Great for the modern train enthusiast
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Robert Toscano
Great place to take your kids to learn about the civil war era and locomotive history
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Zach Andreasen
Was great for adults and kids. I enjoyed learning everything at the museum.
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Bill Turman
Interesting but dull. Very little to keep your attention except the movie.
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O Hassen
Very interesting stuff in this museum. I can spend all day here.
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Carly Yahr
Fun museum, great kids and homeschool programs, nice gift shop.
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Emily Robertson
Fun place for the whole family but parking can be tricky.
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andrew gay
wonderful and dedicated staff. great place to go visit
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Hanna Janiak
Great kids area and preschool program, always clean.
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Chris Cheney
Everyone should visit. Look for Flooring Zones brick!
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Estefany Sorto
Very nice service and very nice and infroming people
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Patrick Boff
Very fun and interesting way of looking at history
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John Reeve
Wonderful place for history and train lovers
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Woojae Chong
Good half day trip for kid who loves train.
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Katie K
LOVED IT!!!!! Its an A+++++++++++++ museum!
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