Tennessee State Museum

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Top 2% of attractions in Nashville
7 / 10

9 expert reviews
Fodor's Fodor's
"More than 6,000 artifacts and rotating art and history exhibits trace the state's development." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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"For history buffs, this engaging but not flashy museum offers a worthy look at the state's past." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Located in downtown Nashville and free to visit, the museum also holds excellent exhibits." Full review
Where Where
"This free museum offers a fascinating look at the history of Tennessee, from prehistoric times through the 20th century." Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
8.0
"The large museum showcases permanent exhibits that display the heritage of Tennessee's natural history; Native American history; military and sporting history; and Civil War history." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Visitors to the museum will find thousands of artifacts and pieces of art in the museum's permanent collection, as well as periodic rotating exhibitions, all telling the story of Tennessee." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The Tennessee Time Tunnel tells the story of the state through artifacts, exhibits, and stories from the permanent collection"
Nashville Travel Guide
February 26, 2021
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"With permanent exhibits dedicated to the First People of Tennessee, the state during the Civil War and Reconstruction, and the "age of Andrew Jackson," all set alongside rotating ones"
Frommer's Frommer's
"Although the history of Tennessee is the focus at the Tennessee State Museum, the mummy steals the show." Full review