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    Museum of Ancient Brick

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    6 Reviews
    #16 of 40 things to do in Johnson City
    Museums, History Museums
    3015 Bristol Hwy, Johnson City, TN 37601-1511
    Open today: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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    “True pieces of history ”

    They have bricks from all over the world here. One of them is probably one of the earliest ever... read more

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Steven B
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    Machu Picchu, Peru
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    “Bricks From Around the World”

    When you enter the General Shale building there are an interesting history display of bricks from... read more

    Reviewed June 3, 2016
    Marian F
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    Watertown, South Dakota
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    1 week ago
    “True pieces of history ”
    1 week ago
    “12,000 year old bricks! If you're at all religious or enjoy history, GO SEE THIS”
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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    True pieces of history

    They have bricks from all over the world here. One of them is probably one of the earliest ever produced by man. Thins museum give a different perspective on the lowly brick. How about heated walls?

    Thank Steven B
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    12,000 year old bricks! If you're at all religious or enjoy history, GO SEE THIS

    Some reviewers have said it's not much. NOT TRUE. Yes, it is housed in three large glass cases, but there are probably 50 bricks. Even if there were but 10, you would want to see it. It's all a matter of what you know, I...More

    1  Thank jinnyamabala
    Reviewed July 7, 2016 via mobile
    Neat, Free exhibit for all ages

    General Shale has placed a neat feature to their corporate office. It's not a large museum but it's free. It's free and worth the 10 minutes to go check it out. The corporate building is a architecture masterpiece on its own.

    2  Thank Josh C
    Reviewed June 3, 2016
    Bricks From Around the World

    When you enter the General Shale building there are an interesting history display of bricks from all over the world! A quick tour for streching your legs!

    3  Thank Marian F
    Reviewed November 18, 2015
    Unusual museum of ancient bricks

    The museum is in the lobby of General Shale headquarters. It's a fabulous collection of ancient bricks from all over the world. Nice surprises in this small exhibit.

    3  Thank Georgiasouthcarolina
    Reviewed November 25, 2013
    Mildly interesting short trip

    I had heard a friend make jokes about this place for years, but I think it was actually March of 2012 or 2011 when I finally went. It's housed in the lobby of the headquarters building for General Shale Brick. As the name implies, it's...More

    10  Thank Daryl S
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    Response from jinnyamabala | Reviewed this property |
    Free! Oh, but they're closed when they go to lunch. It's in the lobby of the company. Call ahead to see what their lunch hours are.
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