Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History


Raw space venue

The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $1,250

Guest capacity

Up to 175 seated guests


About this venue

The best kept secret in Kennesaw! The Southern Museum, located in historic downtown Kennesaw, has a variety of rental spaces available for your next event! We provide a unique setting without the stipulations and extra costs associated with typical rental venues. We have three rental spaces available to accommodate any type of social gathering: retirements, fundraisers, birthday parties, wedding ceremonies and receptions! Call, email or come by today to check us out!


Our event spaces

The Cobb EMC Gallery

Best kept secret in Kennesaw!

This room is 3016 square feet of space with an industrial feel. Vaulted ceilings, exposed steel support beams and distressed floors plus track and market lighting create a special ambience.

Guest capacity

Up to 175 Seated

Up to 200 Standing

Square footage

3,016

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

Tables and chairs included with rental.

Room cost

$1250 for 4 hours; $300 per hour

The Annex

The best kept secret in Kennesaw!

This room is 1200 square feet and is a great space for smaller functions such as showers, rehearsal dinners, meetings and more. This space may also be rented for food and beverage service for events taking place in the adjacent Cobb EMC Gallery.

Guest capacity

Up to 50 Seated

Up to 70 Standing

Square footage

1,199

Ideal for

Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

Tables and chairs come with rental.

Room cost

$450 for 4 hours; $100 per hour

The Theater

The best kept secret in Kennesaw!

The Theater is 1586 square feet of space which is carpeted with a small stage at the head of the room. Unfortunately we are currently unable to provide AV services in this room.

Guest capacity

Up to 100 Seated

Up to 120 Standing

Square footage

1,586

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

Tables and chairs come with rental.

Room cost

$650 for 4 hours; $150 each additional hour

The Cobb EMC Gallery

Best kept secret in Kennesaw!

This room is 3016 square feet of space with an industrial feel. Vaulted ceilings, exposed steel support beams and distressed floors plus track and market lighting create a special ambience.

Guest capacity

Up to 175 Seated

Up to 200 Standing

Square footage

3,016

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

Tables and chairs included with rental.

Room cost

$1250 for 4 hours; $300 per hour


Available services that can be provided by Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History

Services & amenities

  • Clean up
  • Event rentals
  • Set up

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free

Rentals

  • Linens

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    Hugh M.Sep 3

    I worked with Tracy on her various rental spaces for a corporate reunion that went off flawlessly. It was the perfect size for our group and very easy to move the vendors equipment in and out. I would highly recommend utilizing the museum for any type of catering activity.