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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
History

Historic Doe Creek Schoolhouse

Historic Doe Creek Schoolhouse

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Dyer County
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Dyer County

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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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All Aboard for History
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Monterey Depot Museum

Trains, Coal Mining, Timber, Civil War and more.

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The Sumner County Museum houses objects and artifacts dating back to prehistoric time that relate to Sumner County history.
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Sumner County Museum

The Sumner County Museum houses objects and artifacts dating back to prehistoric time that relate to Sumner County history.

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A world class aviation museum housing original Travel Air and Beechcraft airplanes, in addition to a full array of history on the Walter & Olive Ann Beech family, Aviatrix Louise Thaden and many other fascinating historical artifacts.
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Beechcraft Heritage Museum

A world class aviation museum housing original Travel Air and Beechcraft airplanes, in addition to a full array of history on the Walter & Olive Ann Beech family, Aviatrix Louise Thaden and many other fascinating historical artifacts.

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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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TITANIC Museum Attraction Exterior
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TITANIC Museum Attraction

A World Class Museum with over 400 TITANIC artifacts on display!

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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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Great Smoky Mountain Heritage Center, Townsend, TN
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Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

With indoor museum galleries, 17 historic outbuildings in our Appalachian village, living history, concerts, festivals, and other special events throughout the year, there is something for everyone at the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center!

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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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