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Knoxville Museum of Art

Founded in 1961 as the Dulin Gallery of Art, the Knoxville Museum of Art moved into its current facility in World's Fair Park on March 25, 1990. Designed by noted museum architect Edward Larrabee Barnes, this 53,000 square foot concrete and Tennessee pink marble building features five galleries, the Great Hall, auditorium, Museum Shop, and various gardens and terraces. KMA received accreditation from the American Association of Museums in 1996. More info.

Women's Basketball Hall of Fame

Come and experience the history and excitement of women's basketball at the world's most interactive hall of fame. Watch a riveting video of the game's history. Hang out in a modern locker room as some of the country's top coaches get in your face with behind-the-scenes video. Shoot some hoops and take home unique souvenirs from our gift shop. Jam-packed with memorabilia, activities and exhibits, the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame will infuse you with the spirit and energy of the best players in the history of women's basketball. This is not just a museum. It's an all-out, one-of-a-kind, bigger-than-life experience. And you don't want to miss it. More info.

	Knoxville Museum of Art Founded in 1961 as the Dulin Gallery of Art, the Knoxville Museum of Art moved into its current facility in World's Fair Park on March 25, 1990. Designed by noted museum architect Edward Larrabee Barnes, this 53,000 square foot concrete and Tennessee pink marble building features five galleries, the Great Hall, auditorium, Museum Shop, and various gardens and terraces. KMA received accreditation from the American Association of Museums in 1996. More info.
	Women's Basketball Hall of Fame Come and experience the history and excitement of women's basketball at the world's most interactive hall of fame. Watch a riveting video of the game's history. Hang out in a modern locker room as some of the country's top coaches get in your face with behind-the-scenes video. Shoot some hoops and take home unique souvenirs from our gift shop. Jam-packed with memorabilia, activities and exhibits, the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame will infuse you with the spirit and energy of the best players in the history of women's basketball. This is not just a museum. It's an all-out, one-of-a-kind, bigger-than-life experience. And you don't want to miss it. More info.
	Ijams Nature Center Ijams Nature Center is a city park and community nature center. In its eighty plus acres, foot trails wind across streams, meadows, fern banks, and past bluffs overlooking Fort Loudon Lake. The abundant variety of wildflowers, grasses, and native trees provides cover for the animal population which includes turtles, raccoons, and muskrats among others. Ijams is also a bird sanctuary. Over 40 species have nested on the property, with many others visiting. More info.
	East Tennessee Historical Center: Custom House The historic building which is now officially known as the East Tennessee Historical Center was built in 1874 as Knoxville's first United States Custom House and Post Office. The architect of the original building was Alfred Bult Mullett (1834-1890), at that time the chief architect of the United States government. Of neoclassical Italianate design, the Custom House served as Knoxville's federal building until 1933, housing the federal court, excise offices, and post office. The former federal courtroom on the third floor features notable neoclassical decoration.More info.
	The Knoxville Zoo The Knoxville Zoo has been rated as one of the best zoos in America. It is open year round and offers special programs such as Bedtime with the Beasts. Bedtime with the Beasts is where fun and learning come together. The Bedtime with the Beasts program is offered to any organized group of 15 to 30 people ages six and up. Enjoy private tours, activities, and animal encounters. Bring your sleeping bag and spend the night at the Knoxville Zoo! It happens March through November for $30 per person. More info.
	The American Museum of Science & Energy The American Museum of Science & Energy opened in 1949 in an old wartime cafeteria. It was originally named the American Museum of Atomic Energy. Its guided tours took visitors through the peaceful uses of atomic energy. The present facility, opened in 1975, continues to provide the general public with energy information. The name of the museum was changed to the American Museum of Science and Energy in 1978. Live demonstrations, videos and other programs are scheduled for the general public daily. More info.
	Children's Museum of Oak Ridge The Children's Museum of Oak Ridge is a dynamic cultural center that features innovative exhibitions, programs and workshops for all ages. Science, art and history are emphasized in hands-on learning opportunities that encourage young people to understand their cultural heritage, environment and the world around them. Educators are encouraged to utilize the Museum's numerous resources - over 20,000 objects, archival holdings, audio/video tapes, books and magazines.
	James White's Fort James White's Fort was built in 1786 as the first pioneer structure of what is today Knoxville. The reconstructed fort is furnished with original artifacts and creates an accurate picture of everyday life on the frontier. The fort is open Monday-Friday 10 a.m. -4 p.m. (January and February), and Monday-Saturday 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (March-December). Admission is $5 for Adults and $2 for Children ages 5-12. Free parking for cars and buses is available adjacent to the grounds. More info.
	The Ramsey House Plantation Ramsey House was built for Colonel Francis Alexander Ramsey, a pioneer citizen who became prominent in the formation of the State of Franklin, the Territory South of the Ohio River, and the State of Tennessee. Construction began in 1795, and was finished in 1797. In 1952, the A.P.T.A. chapter acquired the house and one acre of land. Since that time, more than 100 acres of the original property have been purchased to protect the house on all sides. Restored to the period of Colonel Ramsey's occupancy, it is being furnished with the aid of a very complete inventory made at the time of his death.
	Frank H. McClung Museum The McClung Museum is a general museum with collections in anthropology, archaeology, decorative arts, medicine, local history, and natural history. The exhibits document ways of life, cultural trends, and technologies from prehistoric times to the present day, and showcase much of Tennessee's past -- its geology, history, art, and culture. The McClung Museum is a special place -- a place of discovery, a place to learn about the world around us. As a part of the University of Tennessee, the Museum supports and participates in the University's mission to serve the state, region, and nation through scholarship, teaching, artistic creation, professional practice, and public service.
	Confederate Memorial Hall - Bleak House Confederate Memorial Hall, originally named Bleak House, has a rich and interesting past. Bleak House, an antebellum mansion of fifteen spacious rooms and wide halls, stands well back on an eminence among lovely trees and elaborately landscaped grounds. The property fronts 250 feet on Kinston Pike and extends 900 feet in terraced gardens down to Fort Loudon Lake (Tennessee River). The house was built for Robert Houston Armstrong and Louisa Franklin as a wedding gift. Louisa’s father, Major L. D. Franklin, built the house; Robert’s father, Drury Armstrong of Crescent Bend, donated the land. The young couple named their stately home, Bleak House, for Charles Dickens' then currently popular novel of that name. The property has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1984.
	Farragut Folklife Museum The Farragut Folklife Museum is a treasure chest of photographs and artifacts which tell a story of the history of the Farragut and Concord communities. One of the highlights of the Museum is the Admiral David Glasgow Farragut Collection. Admiral Farragut, the first commissioned Admiral of the United States Navy and perhaps best known for his statement, "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead," was born in this area on July 5, 1801. This nationally sought after collection houses artifacts such as Farragut’s personal china, uniform ornamentation, family photographs, manuscripts, letters of interest and a large collection of scrimshaw. The Museum also exhibits objects of memorabilia, history of our schools, churches and community, railroad artifacts and changing exhibits of interest to the community.
	Aviation Museum: Tennessee ANG Capt. Joseph B. Jordan, flying a Lockheed F-104C Starfighter set a new altitude record when he reached 103,395.5 ft over the Edwards AFB. Flight Test Center California. During this flight, Capt. Jordan reached 98,424 ft 930,000 m) in only 15 minutes 4.92 seconds. This was the first aircraft taking off on its own power to reach the 30,000 m and 100,000 ft altitudes. You can see the Lockheed F-104C on display at the Aviation Museum. More info.
	Candy Factory Candy Factory and the Victorian Houses The - The Arts Center, World's Fair Park. Visit the shops and galleries in The Candy Factory and Victorian Houses to enjoy original fine arts and crafts created by national and regional artists. See special monthly exhibits in the lobby galleries on each of the seven floors of The Candy Factory. (865) 546-5707
	Ewing Gallery of Art and Architecture The Ewing Gallery of Art and Architecture is named in honor of C. Kermit "Buck" Ewing who initiated the art curriculum at the University of Tenneessee, Knoxville in 1948. Its permanent collection consists of approximately 3000 objects: General contemporary in all media; Asian, Graphic Design/Illustration, Architectural Drawings/Photographs. Ewing Art Gallery Ivan Racheff Park and Gardens - 1943 Tennessee Ave., Knoxville TN 37921. Botanical Gardens. Three acres of seasonal plantings. Mon-Fri. 10 am-4 pm. (865) 522-6210. Knoxville Women's Center - 220 Carrick Street, Knoxville TN 37916. Mon-Fri 10 am-3 pm; (865) 546-1873. Museum of Appalachia One of the largest, single collections of pioneer relics and mountain life exhibits on a 70-acre frontier farm. www.museumofappalachia.com Volunteer State Veterans Museum - 4000 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville TN 37920. No charge. Museum has more than 2,000 artifacts on exhibit from the Civil War to the Persian Gulf War. Thurs, Fri & Sat.; 10 am-4 pm; Sun. 1-4 pm. (865) 577-0757.
	Volunteer Landing Volunteer Landing, a scenic one-mile paved riverwalk along the Tennessee River, houses a regional visitor center, several unique attractions, historical homes and markers, a full- service marina, three restaurants, a premier hotel and refreshing waterfalls and fountains. Whether it's a relaxing stroll or a family outing, Volunteer Landing has something for everyone.

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