The Tennessee State Museum contains artifacts from the prehistoric Indians to the Civil War era and even covers modern day history. The museum hosts a special Native American Indian section along with exclusive displays of rich Tennessee history including weapons artifacts, art, furniture and silver. The museum also houses some of the most impressive Civil War memorabilia in the United States consisting of uniforms, battle flags and weapons. The Tennessee State Museum demonstrates significant amounts of American history through exhibits portraying African American soldiers in the Civil War, the women’s suffrage movement and a black family living in white Knoxville prior to 1860. As an added bonus, visitors can stop across the street at the Military Museum.


The Tennessee State Museum contains artifacts from the prehistoric Indians to the Civil War era and modern day history. The museum hosts a special Native American Indian section along with exclusive displays of rich Tennessee history including weapons, art, furniture and silver. The museum also houses some of the most impressive Civil War memorabilia in the United States consisting of uniforms, battle flags, and weapons. The Tennessee State Museum demonstrates significant amounts of American history through exhibits portraying African American soldiers in the Civil War, the women’s suffrage movement and a black family living in white Knoxville prior to 1860. As an added bonus, visitors can stop across the street at the Military Museum to check out their impressive displays.