Last updated: 2025-04-22
Rainy days and chilly afternoons in Columbia County don’t mean boredom. Indoor activities around Augusta offer engaging experiences that showcase local culture, history, and artistic expression for residents and visitors seeking shelter from unpredictable weather.
From museum explorations at the Morris Museum of Art to historical discoveries at Augusta Museum of History, Columbia County provides diverse indoor entertainment options that captivate minds and spark curiosity across age groups.
Discover Augusta’s hidden indoor adventure destinations now!
Featured Indoor Activities in Martinez
- Imperial Theatre (Augusta)
- Augusta Museum of History (Augusta)
- Morris Museum of Art (Augusta)
- Sacred Heart Cultural Center (Augusta)
- Columbia County Library (Evans)
- Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art (Augusta)
- Evans Fitness Club (Evans)
Augusta Museum of History (Augusta)
What to Expect
Comprehensive historical collection spanning 12,000 years of regional history
Description
Augusta Museum of History preserves and showcases the rich 12,000-year history of the Central Savannah River Region. The museum features comprehensive exhibits like 'Augusta's Story', highlighting local heritage through diverse collections, photographs, and archives. Interactive displays explore topics ranging from transportation and railroad history to local legends and cultural milestones.
Where: Augusta | More Info: Augusta Museum of History
Columbia County Library (Evans)
What to Expect
300-seat performing arts theater with extensive book collections
Description
Comprehensive public library offering extensive book collections with 95,000 adult and 58,000 children's books. Features 42 public computers, free WiFi, a 300-seat performing arts theater, meeting rooms, and a makerspace. Provides diverse resources including DVDs, audiobooks, and community programming.
Where: Evans | More Info: Columbia County Library
Evans Fitness Club (Evans)
What to Expect
Two-floor fitness facility with comprehensive wellness amenities
Description
Evans Fitness Club offers a comprehensive fitness facility with two floors of equipment, diverse group fitness classes, personal training, and dedicated childcare. Members enjoy amenities like hydromassage chairs, a sauna, clean locker rooms, and specialized training programs tailored to individual fitness goals.
Where: Evans | More Info: Evans Fitness Club
Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art (Augusta)
What to Expect
Historic 1818 downtown Augusta art education center
Description
Art institute offering comprehensive visual arts education in a historic downtown Augusta setting. Features gallery exhibitions in an 1818 architectural landmark, art classes for all ages from 5 and up, and small-group instruction across various artistic disciplines. Provides opportunities for community art engagement through workshops, events, and youth programs.
Where: Augusta | More Info: Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art
Imperial Theatre (Augusta)
What to Expect
Historic downtown performing arts venue with diverse performance programming
Description
Historic performing arts venue in downtown Augusta featuring live theater productions, concerts, ballet performances, and summer technical theater camps. The Imperial Theatre offers a diverse range of performing arts experiences for audiences, showcasing local and touring performing arts productions in an elegant historic setting.
Where: Augusta | More Info: Imperial Theatre
Morris Museum of Art (Augusta)
What to Expect
Oldest museum dedicated exclusively to Southern art
Description
The Morris Museum of Art specializes in Southern art, housing over 6,000 works that celebrate the cultural heritage of the American South. Located in Augusta, it offers comprehensive exhibitions featuring regional artists, with a permanent collection spanning various artistic periods and styles of Southern visual arts.
Where: Augusta | More Info: Morris Museum of Art
Sacred Heart Cultural Center (Augusta)
What to Expect
Restored 19th-century church with interactive cultural programming
Description
Historic 1897 cultural center transformed from a Catholic church into a vibrant arts venue. Hosts art exhibits, choral concerts, and community events in a fully ADA accessible historic building. Features a gift shop, audio tours, and interactive youth programs like the Eye Spy scavenger hunt.
Where: Augusta | More Info: Sacred Heart Cultural Center
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