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Visitor tip
Start with the Tennessee Time Tunnel exhibit for a chronological overview of the state's history, then explore thematic exhibits like Tennessee Playlist and The Civil War and Reconstruction. Visitors praise the clear narration and videos that enhance understanding.
Visitor tip
The Children's Gallery is excellent for young kids and highly interactive. The museum is fully accessible with both stairs and elevators, handicap accessible restrooms, and is stroller-friendly—perfect for families with small children.
About Tennessee State Museum
Exhibits exploring the state's history. Tracing the state's past through Indian artifacts, replicas of pioneer buildings & Civil War relics.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Admission
- Free
- Highlights
- Tennessee history exhibits, Children's Gallery, multiple rotating exhibitions
- Hours
- Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm (closed Mondays)
What visitors say
This museum is very well maintained and has great exhibits; from pre-historic times which my kids really enjoyed to many interactive battle displays. We also loved the Tennessee Playlist exhibit. The little kids area is also very fun!…
Love this museum! I enjoyed the videos. hope to visit the museum again and join the guided tour! The exhibition in Time Tunnel was organized chronologically, and narrated clearly with some videos, which made the visit more interesting.…
Love this place!!! Different from other museums I have been too. The staff is super friendly and helpful. And free to get in and explore. They do have a donation box if you want to donate...I did. They also have a gift shop. A kids area…
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Did You Know?
- Free admission to all exhibits, making it an accessible cultural institution for the entire community
- The Tennessee Time Tunnel exhibit presents Tennessee history organized chronologically with video narration, creating an immersive narrative journey through the state's past
- The Tennessee Playlist exhibit explores how Nashville developed as a major music city, including documentation of how Elvis Presley started his career in Nashville
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