Beaded moccasin with stone shoe form, Arapaho, Gift of William C. Rawson
Beaded moccasin with stone shoe form, Arapaho, Gift of William C. Rawson
Beaded moccasin with stone shoe form, Arapaho, Gift of William C. Rawson
Basket, Cherokee, 20th century, Gift of Evelyn C. & Norman Fox
Basket with handle, Cherokee, 20th century, Gift of William C. Rawson
Beaded high top moccasins, Apache, c. 1890, Gift of Bob & Lora Sandroni
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Attending a museum is a great experience for family members of all ages, which is why you should bring your family to the Booth Museum in Cartersville, Georgia this holiday season. Every family member, from young children to grandparents, will enjoy our exhibits, learn new ideas, and create great memories to cherish for many years to come. Open since August 2003, the 120,000 square foot Booth Museumis the only museum of its kind in the Southeast and was named the 2016 Escape to the Southeast Travel Attraction of the Year from the Southeast Tourism Society. Conveniently located just one hour from Atlanta, GA and Chattanooga, TN, The Booth Museum makes a perfect day trip for families. You can explore a variety of other nearby Cartersville attractions or simply spend the whole day at the Booth Museum, exploring contemporary Western artwork, multiple galleries (including a Presidential Gallery; Civil War art gallery; and Sagebrush Ranch, an interactive children’s gallery), as well as a variety of special events and temporary exhibits.
Current Exhibits and Events
Plan Your Visit to the Booth Museum This Holiday Season
Make this holiday season even more memorable for you and your family with a visit to the Booth Museum. Check out our calendar and plan your visit today!
Take a day trip and experience the world just beyond your front door—like the beautiful city of Cartersville, conveniently located just one hour from Atlanta, GA and Chattanooga, TN.
The Booth Western Art Museum
The most important stop of your Cartersville day trip will be to visit the second largest art museum in the state of Georgia, the Booth Western Art Museum. This 120,000 square foot museuminvites guests to see America’s story through contemporary Western artwork, a Presidential Gallery, Civil War art gallery, and an interactive children’s gallery. The museum is currently hosting an exhibit showcasing over 60 original works by the greatest Western artist ever, Frederic Remington. Best known today for his bronze sculptures of cowboys and American Indians on horseback, Remington was also an important painter, illustrator, and writer. Remington’s action-filled illustrations were frequently featured in leading magazines of his day such as Harper’s Weekly, Century, and Cosmopolitan, and were largely responsible for the public’s impressions of the Old West. This comprehensive showcase of Remington’s work, in all of his various media, is by far the largest and most important gathering of his work ever in the South.
Other Nearby Museums
Cartersville is home to several other museums, including the Rose Lawn Museum, Tellus Science Museum, and Bartow History Center. You’ll want to visit some (or all) of these museums during your Cartersville day trip.
Plan Your Cartersville Day Trip Today!
In addition to your visit to the Booth Museum and other nearby museums and attractions, Cartersville offers several outdoor adventures, recreation areas, and state parks that you do not want to miss, as well as a wide variety of restaurants and shops. Plan your visit to The Booth Museum and your Cartersville day trip today.