Museums & Galleries
Knoxville fuses rustic, Appalachian wilderness with a cosmopolitan downtown and an energetic college community to create a unique city full of character and charm.
One of Knoxville's biggest secrets remains the variety of museums, galleries and attractions. From seven first frontier and Civil War homes to world-class art museums to nature centers and a zoological park, Knoxville has something for everyone. Knoxville's vibrant fine arts community highlights East Tennessee's unique character and appeal. The city is known to attract world-renowned performers and artists in addition to showcasing exhibitions from around the world along with permanent collections of contemporary art at various performing arts venues. Knoxville's flourishing arts community keeps the city's spirit moving.
East Tennessee Discovery Center
Read Full StoryHands-on science center offers educational fun for children of all ages. Exhibits explore physical science, life scince, astronomy, geology and more. Akima Planetarium offers a simulated…
East Tennessee History Center
Read Full StoryAs home of a regional history museum, a premier genealogy research library and historical archives, the ETHC brings visitors face to face with our region's history makers.
Emporium Center for Arts & Culture
Read Full StoryIn July 2004, Knoxville's first true arts center opened in downtown at 100 South Gay Street. The 23,000 square feet of flexible use space now houses the Emporium Center Gallery, Three Flights…
Ewing Gallery
Read Full StoryOn-campus gallery with approximately 3000 square feet of exhibition space and 300 running feet of wall surface (walls 11' high, ceiling 20' high) and adjustable track lighting featuring contemporary…
Farragut Folklife Museum
Read Full StoryThe museum preserves the heritage of this historical community and includes a collection on Admiral David Glasgow Farragut, first admiral of the U.S. Navy and Civil War hero.
Frank H. McClung Museum
Read Full StoryThis general-interest museum offers exhibits on archaeology and the Native Peoples of Tennessee, Ancient Egypt, decorative arts, geology and fossils, the Civil War plus local and natural history.…
Gallery 1010
Read Full StoryGallery 1010 is a student-run exhibition space for the University of Tennessee students, faculty, staff and alumni. They strive to offer the university community, and the growing downtown Knoxville…
Hanson Gallery
Read Full StoryLocated in Knoxville's busy art and antique district, Hanson Gallery features the work of regional and nationally acclaimed artists in an exciting array of media. Two formal galleries house the…
James White's Fort
Read Full StoryThe home of James White, founder of knoxville, who settled here on a 1,000-acre grant. His first home, furnished with original tools and artifacts for the period, gives a glimpse into the…
Joesph B. Wolfe Gallery
Read Full StoryThe highlight to visiting the Thornton Center is the Joseph B. Wolfe Collection (an extensive collection of sport and Olympic sculptures), which are placed on the main floor of the Center, having…
