History of the heritage in indian artifacts n the staff give personal tours n education!read more

Was a very nice museum and planetarium as well. Alot of interesting exhibits for both children and…read moreadults..would definitely recommend a a visit..

This is a phenomenal museum! The grounds are absolutely beautiful. They had multiple displays,…read moreincluding dinosaurs. They also had a transportation exhibit with cars , bikes and trains throughout time. They had a technology exhibit that had phones, computers and gaming systems throughout time. They have an interactive area to look for fossils and pan for gems (polished rocks) that you can take home with you at no extra charge. They have a theater that played four different science movies. They also had an exploration area for kids. Highly recommend a visit. Plenty of no hassle parking and numerous super clean restrooms. We didn't visit the planetarium, but that was available.

What a jewel nestled in the small town of Cartersville, Georgia! I'm a fan of western art and was…read morethrilled to visit a world class museum dedicated to the great art and artists of the American West. Our tour guide was very informative as she shared her knowledge of the collections on display. There is so much to see and absorb. Allow plenty of time to join the 60-90 minute afternoon tour and also go back on your own to see more than can be covered in a "short" 90 minutes.The museum building itself is a lovely architectural design. Definitely a "must visit" for anyone whose love of history includes stories and images of America's Western Heritage.

It had been over 4.5 years since we last visited the Booth Western Art Museum. It is a bit far for…read moreus to drive (on a regular basis) and there hadn't seemed to be much difference in the exhibits at that time versus our visit prior to that. We were staying overnight nearby so we opted to revisit on a weekend when our bank sponsors free admission. We parked in a large shared lot across the street that was about 90% full due to a local farmers' market. We arrived around 10:30 a.m. on a Saturday (they open at 10). My assumption was that we'd spent at most a couple of hours here. However, I was mistaken. My impression is that they have added / exchanged a significant percentage of the works on display over the last few years. There were definitely a lot of works I recalled seeing, but there were also many that were unfamiliar. All have associated plaques with notes (some about the context and some about the artists). I read many of these as I browsed. The artwork is probably 75% paintings and 25% sculptures (percentages vary based on the room / wing you are in). Over the 2 main floors, the galleries included: - a room showing examples of how works depicting the west evolved decade by decade for ~ 2 centuries. - rooms of general western works - themed rooms with subjects like 'cowboys' or 'native peoples' - a room devoted to new acquisitions - a separate 'gallery of the U.S. presidents' that is permanent - a room devoted to traveling exhibits - this one was an artist who painted western scenes (including national parks) with about 90% realism and 10% spiritual / fantasy elements. - a long hallway devoted to sculptures of a wide array of native tribes - a large gallery devoted to modern interpretations - including things like a Van Gogh inspired painting of a bull rider, some pop-art by Warhol, etc. - a room devoted mostly to military work - the burning of Atlanta, the battle of the Alamo, etc. We spent over 3.5 hours here and left mostly as we were getting tired. I think I covered most of the museum, but there were parts near the end where I spent less time. The museum also had a temporary photo exhibit in the basement area, as well as a cafe and gift shop. There grounds feature an array of larger sculptures, but it was in the upper 90s that day so we didn't linger outside. I recall liking this museum when I came here previously, but I enjoyed it even more on this most recent visit. I'll definitely try to return again.

Every fall I make a special effort to see the Booth Photography Guild show and exhibit at the Booth…read moreWestern Art Museum. That's how I discovered the Downtown Gallery this year. The gallery, located just a block or two from the museum, is an effort by the museum to "highlight the talents of local and regional artists...." They have a pretty cool, and commendable, goal of making Cartersville a more art focused community. They go about doing that by selling original art by members of the Booth Artists Guild and the Booth Photography Guild and supplement it with prints, posters, books and sculptures of artists who are part of the Booth's collection. All art work is framed and having spent a small fortune on framing the art I own, I was amazed at how reasonable prices are. Even better, I don't have to wait for the Booth Photography Guild show to see some of the great work its members produce. Work gets rotated every three months and since I don't get to Cartersville that often, I'm guaranteed of seeing something fresh when I go. The Downtown Gallery is a nice addition to Cartersville's historic downtown.

Found this place by mistake driving across 53 to get to the 400 outlets. There are some very…read moreunique pieces in this store. They specialize in garden art, but have some other beautiful pieces that can fit any budget. A little museum in North Georgia.

Wonderful time spent browsing and a great respite on the back porch with a crisp glass of wine…read more We will be back, David!

Having arrived during the holiday season when the visitor center was closed, I started my visit to…read moreCartersville at the Bartow history Museum. It's the perfect way to get an overview of the surrounding areas from many perspectives, including historic, economic, civic, etc. The staff, Pat and Rebecca, took the time to show me around on the ground level and later answered many of my questions. I would highly recommend people start their first visit to Cartersville at the Bartow history museum. Cheers

What can I say, not only did the history archived here overwhelm me, but so did the staff! It was…read moreso much more than I expected!!! [ THE SCENE ] I began my journey to Bartow History Museum with a desire to visit important sites for Black History Month. My plan was to post one review per day highlighting either places with significant Black History or Black Owned Businesses, so I got started visiting such places early January. Noble Hill-Wheeler Memorial Center was heavy on my heart because it was thee first Rosenwald School building constructed in Bartow County specifically designed for the education of black children (1924). Well, after about 2 weeks of calling the listed number and getting no live answer I began calling other historic sites on the Cartersville-Bartow Visitors Bureau website. One of those led me to call the museum and that was when I was introduced to sweet Mrs. Pat! It was not at all her responsibility, but she contacted the curator of the Memorial Center who decided to meet me there later in the day, despite not being open due to family tragedy. I insisted she not worry about it, but she was even more insistent that I come for a visit considering I had made the journey. Truly, all the historians and curators blew me away in this small unassuming town. *** [ THE EXPERIENCE ] During my conversation with Mrs. Pat, she insisted I come to the Bartow History Museum first! I'd called her about 45 minutes before arriving because I decided drive to Cartersville on a wing and a prayer, UNDETERRED BY being unsure if anything would be open. God seems to always have a way of rewarding my blind faith efforts. The museum was not on my radar or in my plans, but Pat was highly convincing that it would be well worth my time... and boy was she right! She was the first to greet me and immediately began to give me a tour. Shortly after my arrival Trey, the Museum Director, arrived with a thick stack of archive materials for me to review! He'd heard from Pat that I was wanting Black History information and brought a plethora of files. DID I MENTION HOW OVERWHELEMED I WAS WITH THEIR HOSPITALITY? Trey and Mrs. Pat treated me as if I were an important visiting professor, despite just how many times I told them I am a lowly blogger that had an idea to highlight some Black History Sites for the month. It didn't matter, because it was clear I was important to them! The first floor highlighted the women important to the county history while the second floor covered everything else, including artifacts, displays and powerful videos of timelines and living human history. *** [ FINAL THOUGHTS ] I came to find at least one story to write about, but the archives were vast and full of so many historic importance's that I decided I would do this place absolutely no justice in the limited words yelp allows for a review. So I will simply say, if you are desiring to teach yourself or your children important local history (ESPECIALLY BLACK HISTORY), consider this museum to be the Fort Knox of county information. Cartersville is TRULY impressive with an extravagant wealth of documents, photos and INCLUSIVE American history. But beyond all the information available, my most treasured memory will be how the staff made me feel. I felt totally unworthy of their lavish attention as Pat walked with me and pointed out things I might not have noticed on my own and Trey gave me access to files not within public areas of the museum. Dare I say I felt loved and highly welcomed! As Maya Angelou once famously said: "At the end of the day people won't remember what you said or did, they will remember how you made them feel." I walked away from Bartow County Museum with one overwhelming feeling that doesn't come often or easily - I felt IMPORTANT. God bless you all! 2021 / 29 BlackHISTORYSeries

This is a hidden gem within the Mill on Etowah. Located near Fermented Wine and Appalachian Leather…read moreCompany, this store is absolutely adorable with a sweet owner, Monica. Offering an unique retail selection of handmade products, one of a kind artwork, paint supplies and painting classes to fill your calendar. Monica teaches several of the painting classes and has guest artists conduct classes also. Register now before the classes fill up. Monica can help you with all of your painting needs, including furniture. We had such a fine time in our paint class. During our class, Monica offered a discount for our next class if we signed up that night so we signed up for two more classes. We can't wait to attend our next class. This store is absolutely adorable!

I love this little spot of crafters heaven!!! The owner is so kind and sweet. Upon a pop in visit…read morewith a girlfriend, we fell in love with the shop and we're told of some classes that were offered. We signed up for a great excuse for some girl time and it was fabulous! We had the best time to create something fun and had everything we needed for great girly craft night!! Thank you for a great evening!!

one of my favorite secret spots. so much respect and admiration for the artist responsible for this…read morepassion project! you don't see something like it every day, and i love how its open to all free of charge with bathroom access and simple parking. beautiful work of art with so much detail. awakens the inner fairy in me absolutely. so thankful to have accidentally stumbled upon it during a trip to buccees. i love to tell my friends abt this place! never gets old. if you love whimsy this is a very special spot. truly one of a kind.

We took a Sunday trip to Calhoun area to check out the cool Rock Garden. It's behind a Seventh day…read moreAdventist church with ample parking. Free to the public you can take in nature with a brook and nice flowers that accent the rock gardens. Their is a replica of different castles and of the Roman colissieum. A small Japanese garden and rocks with biblical verses are a nice touch. In addition, there are benches and a Calvary cross. It's a nice get away from the metro area.