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Museums

You don’t have to be a history buff to explore moments of the past preserved in time by way of Tennessee’s diverse collection of museums.

Go back in time with prehistoric animals, learn about the Civil Rights Movement that shaped our country, discover a whole new side of science, and more. Browse locations by region below to start planning your trip.

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West Tennessee

MoSH - Museum of Science & History
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MoSH - Memphis Museum of Science & History

Come explore a world of history, science and nature at MoSH.

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Sorghum Valley - Dyer County, TN
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Sorghum Valley

Sorghum Valley - Dyer County, TN

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Christmas lights on Main Street
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Downtown Savannah Tennessee

bring your family for ice skating on mainstreet

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Discovery Park of America is a world-class educational venue with over 70,000 square feet of interactive exhibits, as well as a 50-acre park.
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Discovery Park of America

Experience wonder and possibility! Set on 50 acres, world-class Discovery Park of America will stimulate your imagination and, perhaps, inspire your own dreams and visions.

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Historic Doe Creek Schoolhouse
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Historic Doe Creek Schoolhouse

Historic Doe Creek Schoolhouse

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Tennessee River Museum
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Tennessee River Museum

The Tennessee River Museum is a tribute to the Tennessee River and its influence on the land, people and the heritage of the Tennessee Valley.

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Middle Tennessee

Frist Art Museum
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Frist Art Museum

The Frist Art Museum presents world-class visual art on a schedule of changing exhibitions so you always see something new.

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visitors enter a large historic log home
History

Historic Collinsville

Historic Collinsville Pioneer Settlement

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Sutton General Store Granville, TN
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Historic Granville , Tennessee's Mayberry Town

One hour east of Nashville on the banks of the Cumberland River your find a hidden gem called Historic Granville, Tennessee's Mayberry Town.

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The Rectory is the last remaining building of the famed, well-respected Columbia Athenaeum.
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Historic Athenaeum

The Historic Athenaeum in Columbia, Tennessee is all that remains of two famous girl schools that flourished in the area from the 1830s until the Great Depression.

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Tennessee State Capitol
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Tennessee State Capitol

Finished in 1859, the historic Tennessee State Capitol is one of the oldest working capitols in the country

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Trousdale Place located off the square in Gallatin. Come see the home placed on the National Register of Historic Places and Tennessee Civil War Trail.
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Trousdale Place

The historic home of Governor William Trousdale, aka "The War Horse of Sumner County," is located off the Gallatin Square.

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East Tennessee

museum of appalachia
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Museum of Appalachia

The Museum of Appalachia, a Smithsonian Affiliate, is a living history museum--a pioneer mountain farm-village that lends voice to the people of Southern Appalachia through the artifacts and stories they left behind.

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Birthplace of Country Music Museum
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Birthplace of Country Music Museum

Birthplace of Country Music Museum

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This has to be one of the most famous train loops in all-time. The Hiwassee Loop is a train loop that winds it's way through Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains, passing by many points on the Hiwassee river and photographing opportunities galore!
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Hiwassee River Scenic Railroad

This has to be one of the most famous train loops in all-time. The Hiwassee Loop is a train loop that winds it's way through Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains, passing by many points on the Hiwassee river and photographing opportunities galore!

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Ride a Vintage Short Line Train!
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Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum

Ride a Vintage Short Line Train!

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Arthur McArthur is depicted carrying the Union flag during the Battle of Missionary Ridge
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National Medal of Honor Heritage Center

The Heritage Center serves as an engaging storyteller and shares the real-life experiences of Medal of Honor recipients on their infamous day when they demonstrated extraordinary heroism under the most difficult circumstances.

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pioneer life log cabin
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The McMinn County Living Heritage Museum

History Loves Company! Come explore the history and heritage of McMinn county Tennessee. The Battle of Athens, The USS Charles Ware Exhibit and much more.

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