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American Museum of Science and Energy
Museum and science center for the adjacent Oak Ridge National Lab, one of the largest nuclear research complexes in the world.
Beck Cultural Exchange Center
The center is dedicated to preserving and presenting the achievements of African-Americans in Knoxville.
Bleak House/Confederate Memorial Hall
Completed in 1858 for Robert and Louise Franklin Armstrong, it served as headquarters of General James Longstreet, C.S.A., during the Siege of Knoxville in 1863.
Blount Mansion
Knoxville’s only National Historic landmark and built in 1792 as the home and territorial capitol of Governor William Blount, a signer of the U.S. Constitution. Guided tours and programs lead visitors into as well as the workings and intrigues of America’s early frontier government.
Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge
As a unique educational resource, the museum provides children with the opportunity to learn while playing in order to create, discover, solve, and experience within non-traditional, interactive exhibit galleries.
Crescent Bend/Armstrong Lockett House
Built in 1834 by Drury Paine Armstrong, this historic home accommodates 18th century American and English furniture, decorative arts, and an outstanding collection of English silver (circa 1610-1830). Nine formal, Italian terraced gardens overlook the Tennessee River.
East Tennessee Discovery Center
The East Tennessee Discovery Center showcases natural history, world culture, and student art. The center also features a planetarium and hands-on activities.
East Tennessee History Center
Located in downtown Knoxville in the Old Custom House, this museum is dedicated to preserving and promoting an interest in material related to the history of Tennessee. The museum features permanent as well as changing exhibits, workshops and programs.
Emporium Center for Arts & Culture
A multi-use facility that includes office space, galleries, rehearsal and meeting space, and artist studios.
Ewing Gallery
The gallery is located on the University of Tennessee campus and shows works of avant-garde artists and architects of international and local stature.
Farragut Folklife Museum
Located in Farragut, this museum contains artifacts and personal belongings of Admiral David Glasgow Farragut, first admiral of the U.S. Navy and a Civil War hero.
Girl Scout Museum at Daisy’s Place
A c ollection of memorabilia representing 80 years of Girl Scouting in Tennessee. Holdings include early Girl Scout uniforms, badges, international Girl Scout and Girl Guide items, and a one-of-a-kind Girl Scout doll once shown at the Smithsonian.
Ijams Nature Center
A nature and wildlife sanctuary and environmental education center with over 160 acres of protected woodlands and meadows, five miles of nature trails, and a boardwalk on the river that houses an Exhibit Hall and shop and hosts public programs, live animal presentations, and naturalist-led tours.
James White’s Fort
The home of James White who settled in Knoxville with a 1,000-acre land grant from the state of North Carolina. Includes White’s first home, furnished with original tools and artifacts from the period.
Joseph B. Wolffe Gallery
This sculpture gallery is located on the University of Tennessee campus and features the works of R. Tait McKenzie, whose statuettes, bas-relief, medals, portrait medallions, and plaques celebrate athletic achievement.
Knoxville Museum of Art
A dynamic center for the exhibition and exploration of the visual arts that features permanent and traveling exhibits, lectures, and workshops. Live music almost every Friday night.
Knoxville Police Department Museum
The KPD Museum contains historical photographs, uniforms, badges, weapons, and literature that depict the history of the Knoxville Police Department.
Knoxville Zoo
Discover a world of wonder at Knoxville Zoo, home to more than 800 animals and world-class naturalistic habitats. Visit Kids Cove, a children’s play place, opening in April 2005.
Mabry-Hazen House
The stately, elegant home of the Victorian and Civil War periods showcases one of the largest collections of original artifacts including china, silver, crystal, and antique furnishings.
Marble Springs State Historic Site
The 18th century home of Tennessee’s first governor, John Sevier, accommodates various events, tours, and crafts demonstrating the lifestyle of East Tennessee during John Sevier’s time.
McClung Museum
Located on the University of Tennessee campus, this museum features collections in anthropology, archaeology, decorative arts, medicine, and local and natural history.
Museum of Appalachia in Norris
Nestled on 65 beautifully landscaped acres, this museum complex is "the most authentic and complete replica of pioneer Appalachian life in the world" and features dozens of authentic log structures, an extensive craft, gift, and antique shop, a restaurant, an Appalachian Hall of Fame building, and a large display building.
Old Gray Cemetery
Established in 1850 as part of the Rural Cemetery Movement, the thirteen acres contain many examples of Victorian art and architecture.
Ramsey House Plantation
Completed in 1797 by Knoxville’s first builder, Thomas Hope, and built of local limestone and marble, this Georgian-style house is furnished with period antiques reflecting the life of Ramsey and his family.
University of Tennessee Downtown Gallery
An auxiliary gallery located in a replenished urban area.
Women's Basketball Hall of Fame
Anything but your typical milling-around, reading-displays type of Hall of Fame experience, the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame is literally bouncing off the wall with lots of fun and interactive things to do!
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