7 Museums to Visit in Tennessee
From learning about music legends in Nashville to exploring a stunning collection of art in Knoxville, these Tennessee museums will warm up your winter.
African American culture has influenced nearly every genre in American music today, from blues and jazz to pop, hip-hop and country. It's only fitting a tribute to such a cultural influence on the genre would be found in the heart of Nashville, America's Music City. Though several museums through the city showcase music legends, the state of Tennessee as a whole is home to many museums. From a museum of wax figures in Pigeon Forge to the Knoxville Museum of Art, explore these destinations across the Volunteer State.
Children’s Museum of Memphis
More than 30 interactive exhibits including an outdoor splash park await at this Memphis, Tennessee, museum dedicated to the art of learning through play.
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Learn about the legends of the genre at this Nashville, Tennessee, attraction where names like Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Reba McEntire and Garth Brooks are honored.
Knoxville Museum of Art
This attraction in Knoxville, Tennessee, showcases the rich and diverse visual culture of East Tennessee and Southern Appalachia.
Johnny Cash Museum
This museum in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, is dedicated to the life and music of the Man in Black.
Hollywood Wax Museum Entertainment Center
This fun museum in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, offers visitors the chance to take photos with celebrities past and present.
Alcatraz East Crime Museum
This family-friendly museum in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, shares the behind-the-scenes stories of America’s most notorious villains and artifacts such as a 1963 Harley-Davidson police motorcycle.
National Museum of African American Music
Explore how African American culture shaped a range of popular musical genres at this interactive museum in Nashville, Tennessee.
Story:
Gracie Metz
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Weekend Guides