Experience the rich history and culture of the Cherokee People at the Cherokee Indian Museum. Skip the line and explore the fascinating exhibits, including the captivating ‘Story of the Cherokee’.
- Museum of the Cherokee Indian - Learn about the Cherokee people at the Museum of the Cherokee Indian. Your general admission ticket includes access to the museum and the following exhibits.
Story of the Cherokees: 13,000 Years
Voted Top Ten best Native American Experiences by USA TODAY, you’ll experience 13,000 years of Cherokee history, from the time when mastodons roamed the southern Appalachians to present day. This story is told through computer generated animation and special effects, life-sized figures, artwork and priceless artifacts.
Emissaries of Peace: 1762 Cherokee & British Delegations
Travel with Henry Timberlake to the Cherokee world in 1762 and see London through the eyes of Cherokee leaders who met with King George III. Timberlake’s Memoirs come to life through artifacts, archaeological treasures, period artwork, music, video and life-sized figures. Two contrasting cultures emerge from war and make peace. Special pop-up books and graphic panels help tell the story for children.
The museum also hosts many traveling exhibits such as
We the People. This exhibit has been featured not only at the Museum of the Cherokee Indian but also the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History and the McClung Museum at the University of Tennessee. It shows the perspectives of Cherokee culture and colonial British culture through the narrative of Henry Timberlake¹s Memoirs, illustrated with artifacts, artwork, reproductions, video, and life size figures.
All exhibits, restrooms, Museum Store and Education Wing are ADA accessible. Service animals are permitted. Handicapped parking available in front of entrance.
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Our mission is to perpetuate the history, culture and stories of the Cherokee people. Please note that the Museum’s main exhibition (1998-2023) is closed as our organization begins a multiyear renovation project. Your general admission ticket includes access to the Museum’s current changing exhibition, the Charles George Beloved Veterans Hall, and the Museum Store.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- MASKS are REQUIRED for entry.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.