Tennessee State Museum

Mission Statement:

"The mission of the Tennessee State Museum is to procure, preserve, exhibit, and interpret objects which relate to the social, political, economic, and cultural history of Tennessee and Tennesseans, and to provide exhibitions and programs for the educational and cultural enrichment of the citizens of the state."

About Us:

The Tennessee State Museum is one of the largest state museums in the nation with interpretive exhibits beginning with prehistoric Indian artifacts from 15,000 years ago continuing through the early 1900s interpreting Tennessee's history.