Booth Western Art Museum Offers Free Admission On First Thursdays

CARTERSVILLE, GA -- In an effort to reach out to individuals and families in the community and surrounding area, Booth Western Art Museum will continue to offer free admission once a month in 2017.

On the first Thursday of each month between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., Booth Western Art Museum will wave all admission prices.

The 2017 dates are Jan. 5, Feb. 2, March 2, April 6, May 4, June 1, July 6, Aug. 3, Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2 and Dec. 7.

“First Free Thursdays are a great way for individuals and families to experience the Booth,” said Booth's Director of Marketing Tom Shinall. “We hear from potential guests that they question the value of their trip to Cartersville, to the Booth. By removing the price barrier, we encourage those who have contemplated visiting to take advantage and experience the world-class institution that the Booth truly is.

Notable exhibitions throughout 2017 include Howard Terpning: 70 Years of Art (Jan. 5, Feb. 2, and March 2), Embrace the Struggle: The Bronze Art of Chris Navarro (March 2, April 6, May 4, and June 1), Creating Camelot: The Kennedy Photography of Jacques Lowe (May 4, June 1, July 6, and Aug. 3), Painting Red Rocks Country, Past and Present (July 6, Aug. 3, Sept. 7, and Oct. 5) and Western American Art South of the Sweet Tea Line V (Oct. 5, Nov. 2, and Dec. 7).

Normal Booth Western Art Museum admission rates are $10 plus tax for adults; $8 plus tax for seniors (65 and over); $7 plus tax for students; and free for children (12 and under), active military (with I.D.), and Booth Museum Members.

For additional information on First Free Thursdays, call the Museum at 770-387-1300 or visit www.boothmuseum.org.

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