Booth Western Art Museum

THE BOOTH WESTERN ART MUSEUM was started in 2003 by an anonymous family. These individuals, who call Cartersville home, were western art collectors for many years and wished to share their art with the community. The Museum was named after their good friend and mentor, Sam Booth.

The Museum’s collection is everything and a lot of work goes into storing and maintaining it. The curatorial department is elite in keeping its collection safe as art always has to be stored at a certain temperature and humidity. Temporary exhibits are exchanged every three to four months in four galleries, resulting in 12 to 15 exhibitions per year, the most in any Georgia art museum. With galleries changing and a total of 18 making up the Museum, there is constantly something new to see.

Among all of these fun exhibits, this familyfriendly museum offers educational fun for everyone. Sage Brush Ranch is an interactive, hands-on play area designed for kids. History buffs are sure to enjoy the War is Hell gallery where you can study battles in chronological order. Original letters from every US President are displayed in the Carolyn & James Millar Presidential Gallery and Native American artifacts can be found in Artful Objects of the West. And for those that have a passion for Western Art, the Remington to Contemporary Western Art exhibit hosts the best. The staff of the museum often refer to it as “art for people that don’t like art.”

The Booth offers free admission to the public on the first Thursday of every month and countless events for children and adults yearround.

“I couldn’t ask for a better place to work. Leaving every day knowing I have promoted and brought people of all demographics into the Booth to learn about America’s history and the West is so rewarding. Being a horseman myself I am always in awe of the Museum and its art, it makes for a great lunch break!”

- Grace Adams, DirectorofMarketing