Margaret Mitchell House

Margaret Mitchell's timeless classic Gone with the Wind comes to life in the quaint Marietta Gone with the Wind Museum: Scarlett on the Square. Fans of the book and movie alike will enjoy experiencing the trip back in time to view the many artifacts and collectibles.Parking and public transportation at the Gone with the Wind MuseumPublic parking is available on Mill Street and other nearby streets surrounding the Square. Certain CCT (Cobb County Transit) buses stop at the Square.Best and worst time to go to the Gone with the Wind MuseumSaturdays tend to the busiest day at the museum along with any time there is a special event at the museum itself or within Marietta Square.Admission to the Gone with the Wind MuseumThe museum is open Monday thru Saturday from 10am - 5pm with the exception of certain holidays. Entry runs $5 - $7.Must see/do at the Gone with the Wind MuseumThe museum features items Dr. Christopher Sullivan has spent decades collecting, everything from movie posters to educational displays to the personal script of Ona Munson to the original Bengaline Honeymoon Gown, worn by actress Vivien Leigh in her role as Scarlett O'Hara in the movie.Other places to visit near the Gone with the Wind MuseumThe Museum is located one block from Historic Marietta Square, which brims with spirit and pays homage to the Civil War. For history buffs, check out the Marietta Museum of History. The Square also boasts 30+ restaurants along with shops, taverns, spots for sweet treats, the beautiful fountain in Glover Park and more.Insider tip for visitors to the Gone with the Wind MuseumVisit the museum on an afternoon when the Ghosts of Marietta Tours are offered in the Square the same evening (typically Fridays and Saturdays at 8:30pm) for a full dose of the good old days in the South.Author's bio: Hastings Malone is an Atlanta, GA local who manages the Marketing, Events and Writing consulting business Southern Charm Communications. She is a freelance contributor to a variety of publications.