Welcome to the Tennessee State Museum, one of the largest state museums in the United States with over 60,000 square feet of exhibits, as well as a 10,000 square foot temporary exhibit hall. The permanent exhibits include interpretation of the state's history during Prehistoric, Frontier, Age of Jackson, Antebellum, Civil War and Reconstruction periods.
You'll find everything from furniture, artwork, quilts, weapons, silver and more from throughout state history. One section that is a favorite of visitors is the Civil War exhibit that features uniforms, battle flags, weapons and more in one of the finest collections of Civil War artifacts in the country. There are also unique artifacts connected to famous Americans throughout history, special tributes to women and African Americans in Tennessee history and more at the Tennessee State Museum.
