Welcome to the Booth Western Art Museum!
Hours
Monday | CLOSED
Tuesday | 10am – 5pm
Wednesday | 10am – 5pm
Thursday | 10am – 5pm*
Friday | 10am – 5pm
Saturday | 10am – 5pm
Sunday | 1pm – 5pm
*Museum hours for the 2nd Thursday of every month, 10am – 8pm for FREE Family Thursday from 4 – 8pm.
Advance tickets are available for members and not-yet-members.
Advance tickets are recommended but are not required. Select the “Get Tickets” button to obtain your advance tickets. Advanced tickets are good for a year after purchase date.
Advance tickets are no charge for members. To become a member CLICK HERE
Large Items/Bag policy – Large items, including backpacks, backpack-style child carriers, tripods, umbrellas, or any package or other item larger than 11 x 15″ are not allowed in the galleries. Self-service lockers are located on the main floor lobby and provided for your valuables at no charge.
Outdoor Sculptures Tour – A docent-led tour of the outdoor sculptures on the North and South lawns is offered every Tuesday through Saturday at 11:15 am. This tour is included in regular admission and lasts approximately 45 minutes. Reservations required for a group of five or more.
Highlights Tour – A docent guided tour of the Museum is offered every day at 1:30 pm and limited to fifteen people first come first served. This tour is included in regular admission to the Museum and lasts approximately 60 to 90 minutes.
Group Rates – Reservations are being accepted for groups of ten or more with advance notice of two weeks. The self-tour group rates is $13 with a minimum of ten people. Private docent led tours are an additional $1 per person, last approximately 60-90 minutes and are subject to docent availability. Docent led tours must also have a minimum of ten people per group. The maximum group size for a private tour is forty. To schedule, email AdultGroups@boothmuseum.org and provide the following: Group name, requested date/time, approximate number in your party. If your party does not meet the minimum number required, you are welcome to self-tour.
General Admission
Adults $16.00
Seniors $14.00 (65+)
Children* $0.00 (12 and under)
Students $13.00
Members FREE
Active military is free with ID
½ price admission for active duty dependents with ID
*Does not apply to schools, daycares, youth or tour groups, etc. Please contact Group Scheduler for rates at AdultGroups@boothmuseum.org.
Parking
Ample parking is available and FREE! Adjacent to the Museum. Handicap parking and the most convenient public parking is located in the Tabernacle lot across Gilmer Street from the Museum’s east entrance. There is also a parking lot to the north of the Museum on a hill overlooking the grounds. Parking can be found south of the Museum in historic downtown Cartersville. Plenty of space for individuals, family caravans, group convoys, and/or buses.
Blevins Bistro
Make plans to enjoy lunch in Blevins Bistro. Open Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 am to 3:30 pm, Blevins Bistro offers fresh made sandwiches, salads, burgers, and desserts plus light snacks and a variety of drinks. If you are planning an event at the Museum, don’t forget Blevins Bistro is available for catering.
Candace Alexander McNair Museum Store
During your visit be sure to browse the Candace Alexander McNair Museum Store, offering books, art prints, children’s items, unique gifts and much more!
The Downtown Gallery
The purpose of the Downtown Gallery is to help Cartersville become a more art-centric community; by offering juried exhibitions of original artwork created by members of the Booth Museum’s Artists and Photography Guilds three times per year, as well as original arts, prints, and/or reproductions by artists in the Booth collection. For more information on The Downtown Gallery, click here.
Interactive Tour App
If you’re unable to join a guided docent tour, we offer a digital alternative for free through a mobile web app. Simply scan the QR code available at the front desk to access an interactive, self-guided tour experience or ask for the available tablet. The app is available in both English and Spanish. For accessibility, the app features an audio-guided tour and is compatible with Bluetooth hearing aids. We kindly ask that you bring your own headphones to enjoy the audio components.
Museum Accessibility
Booth Museum welcomes all visitors. Special needs are met with a ground level entrance to the Museum from the parking lot on Gilmer Street. A limited number of wheelchairs are available, and a closed captioned orientation film is offered. For special needs assistance, contact Guest Services at 770-387-1300.
Payment Options
The Booth Museum accepts cash, checks (valid ID required) and major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover).
General Policies
- No outside food (snacks, bag lunches) or drink (including water bottles) is allowed in the Museum.
- Large items, including backpacks, backpack-style child carriers, tripods, umbrellas, or any package or other item larger than 11 x 15″ are not allowed in the galleries. Consider leaving larger items in your vehicle. Self-service lockers are located on the main floor lobby and provided for your valuables at no charge.
- Guests under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult to visit the Museum.
- Booth Museum is a tobacco-free campus. Tobacco, including smoking and the use of smokeless tobacco, electronic cigarettes or vaping devices is prohibited in the Museum and on the Museum Grounds.
- Booth Museum is a weapons free facility. Firearms, weapons, and explosives are prohibited.
- Pets (except service animals) are not permitted in the museum.
Photography Policy
Cameras are welcome at Booth Museum for private, non-commercial use only. Photography may not be permitted in special exhibitions or areas designated as “No Photography.” Flashes, video cameras, selfie sticks, monopods and tripods are prohibited. Photographs cannot be published, sold, reproduced, transferred, distributed, or otherwise commercially exploited in any manner whatsoever.
For press and other special photography, including film and videotape projects, please contact the Director of Marketing at marketing@boothmuseum.org or 770-387-2833.
Insider’s Tips
- Strollers are permitted in the Museum. Stroller parking is available in certain areas. Contact Guest Services for assistance.
- Booth Museum provides a designated breastfeeding area for parents and their infants. Contact Guest Services for assistance.
- In an effort to reach individuals and families in the area, Booth Museum offers free admission on the first Thursday of each month between the hours of 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm.
- It is always 71°F inside The Booth. Artwork is best conserved at lower temperatures. We suggest bringing a light jacket or sweater in case you get cool.
Museum Map
Explore The Booth’s 120,000 square feet, covering three floors dedicated to the exploration of Western art, pop culture, American heritage and Sagebrush Ranch an interactive play area for kids.
Location
Physical Address
501 Museum Drive
Cartersville, GA 30120
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 3070
Cartersville, GA 30120
Phone
770-387-1300
Suggested Lodging
**Request Booth Rate
**Courtyard Marriott Cartersville | 678-721-1660 |
Hilton Garden Inn Cartersville | 770-382-9787 |
Fairfield Inn & Suites Cartersville | 770-387-0400 |
Home2 Suites Cartersville | 678-792-3346 |
**Hampton Inn Cartersville | 770-382-8999 |
Hampton Inn LakePoint | 678-792-3375 |
MainStay Suites/Sleep Inn LakePoint | 770-607-3005 |
Barnsley Resort | 770-773-7480 |