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.
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…
Joseph B. Wolffe Gallery
Read Full StoryOn-campus collection of 100-plus athletic-themed sculptures by R. Tait McKenzie.
Knoxville Museum of Art
Read Full StoryThe Knoxville Museum of Art opened in March 1990 in a state-of-the-art, 53,200 square-foot facility designed by renowned museum architect Edward Larrabee Barnes. The building, clad in Tennessee…
Laurel Theater
Read Full StoryListed in the National Register of Historic Places, the Laurel Theater stood for many years as the Fort Sanders Presbyterian Church, constructed in 1898. Today the theater is a performance…
Liz-Beth & Company Gallery
Read Full StoryIn the fall of 1996 Liz-Beth opened their first retail gallery. With more than ten thousand square feet they are able to fulfill the needs of both their corporate and retail…
Museum of Appalachia
Read Full StoryThe Museum of Appalachia is a living history museum of pioneer, frontier, and early artifacts of mountain life in the Southern Appalachians.
The Basement Gallery
Read Full StoryA small artist-run gallery exhibiting contemporary fine art. The Basement Gallery exhibits national and interantional artists each month and loca/regional artists are on view most months.
Three Flights Up Gallery
Read Full StoryA non-traditional exhibition space with works of art in a variety of media.
University of Tennessee Football Hall of Fame
Read Full StoryOn-campus museum honoring more than 100 years of accomplishments by the UT Volunteer football team.
Women's Basketball Hall of Fame
Read Full StoryEnjoy more than 32,000 square feet of fun, with an assortment of hands-on interactive experiences, along with the history and personalities of the growing sport of women's basketball. It also…
