We've been reading Holling Clancy Holling's book Tree in the Trail this year, and as a celebration of finishing the book we decided to meet some friends in Cartersville at the Booth Western Art Museum. Neither of us had ever been to this museum before, but we were all extremely impressed with how well it was laid out, how beautiful the architecture was, and how kid-friendly it was.
This is another field trip that was amazing, in part, because we almost had the place to ourselves. But it's a winner all-around (and we'll definitely go back). First off, the museum is extremely affordable, as children get in free. Second off, they have one of maybe three completely glass elevators in the country. The kids would have sat and watched the elevator go up and down all morning if we let them. It is pretty cool to see the weights and gears and everything. Third off, the museum is organized really well and has a variety of interesting galleries. And finally, there is a children's museum in the basement that is amazing!
They have a life-sized horse you can climb or jump on that actually whinnies and neighs when you pull the reigns.
They have a replica of a coach car that you can climb in and rock back and forth and up and down.
I didn't get any good pictures of the rest of the room, but it was divided into sections with different Western games you could play and art you could make. Definitely a winner.
Our sweet field trip buddies - so thankful for this family!
i want to go there! it looks awesome!
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