Wonderful location downtown, so convenient for travelers. This was quite a large history center which was a surprise. Very well done and comprehensive. Would advise anyone staying in Knoxville to visit to learn more about the area.

The exhibits were logically laid out and very attractively developed. Oddly, this museum is far better than the larger State museum in Nashville.

First Class. Laid out well. Very interesting. Takes about an hour to see everything. Have lunch or dinner at near by Market Square.

I came out of here after 2 hours with "history overload" and hadn't made it through 1/2 the galleries. They do a marvelous job of documentation, research, and display. Things are kept fresh and updated. The gift shop has a terrific selection of books.

Only about five years old and only $4 for senior admission. (You'd never guess it to look at the building, which was designed to match the old USDA building behind it.) Could have spent hours and didn't have the time, but they tell the story of East Tennessee's history focusing on Indians, the Civil War (surprisingly, most of East Tennessee... More

Been awhile since I went but I do remember it being very informative, plus, the McClung Library is on the floor above and I've done a lot of research there. It is on the small side.

This is quite simply one of the best local history museums in the South. The exhibits are professional and informative; they offer a good museum store and the admission is reasonable. If you like history museums, don't miss this one.

This is a fantastic facility built in the late 19th century as the City's Federal Customs House. An addition was built in the early 2000s which allowed the research facilities and the museum to expand. The facility holds the McClung Historical Collection of the Knox County Public Library, which is a boon to anyone researching family history in the region.... More

This is a jewel among the history museums. Well organized, educational and OK for all ages. Take sufficient time to visit. We only had 2 hours and could not complete the whole visit. A MUST SEE in Knoxville and free on sunday afternoon.