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Browse the universe of art, sculpture, design. Soak up local history. Appreciate handmade craft. Marvel at ancient artifacts. Gain insight into the culture of our state's inhabitants. Peruse original collections. Discover the Secret City. Get a charge from the excitement in Tennessee museums!

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Abraham Lincoln Library & Museum
Located on the beautiful campus of Lincoln Memorial University, the Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum is one of Harrogate's finest attractions. Home to one of the most diverse Lincoln and Civil War collections in the country, The Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum offers something for every Abraham Lincoln enthusiast. ...more

Region:  Knoxville & Middle East
City:  Harrogate, TN
Phone:  (423) 869-6235

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Adventure Science Center
Discover the wonders of science at Adventure Science Center - a world of interactive adventures that inspire imagination and curiosity. Established in 1944, the Children’s Museum of Nashville resided on 2nd Avenue South in downtown Nashville. ...more

Region:  Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City:  Nashville, TN
Phone:  615-862-5160

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Agricultural Museum
Originally chartered by the general assembly in 1957, the Tennessee Agricultural Museum now stands as one of Tennessee's best collections of artifacts relating to the pioneering days of Tennessee farm families. Located at Ellington Agricultural Center in south Nashville, the museum is housed in a former horse barn, originally part of the Brentwood Hall estate of financier Rogers Caldwell. ...more

Region:  Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City:  Nashville, TN
Phone:  615-837-5197

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Alex Haley Museum and Interpretive Center
Originally known as the Palmer House, this ten-room, bungalow style home was constructed in 1918 and 1919 by Will E. Palmer, the maternal grandfather of Alex Haley (1921-1992). ...more

Region:  Memphis & Surrounding Areas
City:  Henning, TN
Phone:  731-738-2240

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American Museum of Science & Energy
American Museum of Science and Energy is a center for exploration dedicated to the WWII Manhattan Project history and the science that emerged from Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Live demonstrations, interactive exhibits and presentations. ...more

Region:  Knoxville & Middle East
City:  Oak Ridge, TN
Phone:  865-576-3200

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Amqui Station and Visitors Center
Amqui Station is dedicated to the history and adventure of railroading. Special emphasis will be placed on the railroad’s contributions to local history and the key historical role the railroad played in America’s rich tapestry of music. ...more

Region:  Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City:  Madison, TN
Phone:  (615) 891-1154

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Archie Campbell Tourism Complex
Hometown of the late "Hee-Haw" star, Archie Campbell. Includes his childhood home, career memorabilia and restored caboose mini-museum. ...more

Region:  Northeast
City:  Bulls Gap, TN
Phone:  423-272-2186

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Ardmore City Hall
Ardmore is located in two states and four counties; Giles and Lincoln Counties in Tennessee and Limestone and Madison Counties in Alabama. It has grown from a one store-house built in 1911 to a thriving town of businesses, churches, schools, and a factory. ...more

Region:  Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City:  Ardmore, TN
Phone:  256-423-7588

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Armstrong-Lockett House & W.P. Toms Memorial Gardens "Crescent Bend"
The Armstrong-Lockett House built in 1834 just west of downtown Knoxville, this southern antebellum home was once the centerpiece of a 600 acre working farm and is named for its prominent setting overlooking a majestic crescent bend in the Tennessee River. Meticulously restored in 1977, Crescent Bend is furnished with Eighteenth Century antique furniture, decorative arts, and an outstanding collection of English silver, circa 1569-1830. ...more

Region:  Knoxville & Middle East
City:  Knoxville, TN
Phone:  865-637-3163

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Arnold Engineering Development Center
Free tours of world's largest ground flight simulation testing complex located in scenic Middle Tennessee. Tours may include a supersonic wind tunnel, jet and rocket test cells, space chambers. ...more

Region:  Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City:  Arnold AFB, TN
Phone:  931-454-5655

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Arrowheads to Aerospace Museum
Museum spans time from before five native American tribes traversed the area through the opening of AEDC. Exibits Include : Military,Lionel Trains, Buttons, Quilts, Teapots, Toys, Nativities, Apothecary, General Store and Gift Shop. ...more

Region:  Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City:  Manchester, TN
Phone:  931-723-1323

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Art Guild at Fairfield Glade
A not-for-profit volunteer organization formed to support and promote the arts. Guild members enjoy a venue to show and sell their artwork and serve the community with various programs. ...more

Region:  Upper Cumberland
City:  Fairfield Glade, TN
Phone:  931-484-3828

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Art Henry's Tour and Receptive
Packages also available to Nashville, Smoky Mountains, Memphis and Chattanooga. ...more

Region:  Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City:  Nashville, TN
Phone:  615-386-9301

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Art Museum of the University of Memphis
Changing exhibits of contemporary art throughout the year. Permanent collections: Egyptian Antiquities and Neil Nokes West African Art Collection. ...more

Region:  Memphis & Surrounding Areas
City:  Memphis, TN
Phone:  901-678-2224

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Temperance Building/Harriman Heritage Museum
This museum is housed in the magnificent brick Temperance Building, once home to the American Temperance University. You’ll find a wide assortment of artifacts, photos and memorabilia to help you get a glimpse into Harriman’s past. ...more

Region:  Knoxville & Middle East
City:  Harriman, TN
Phone:  (865) 882-3122

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