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“come contribute to a big idea”
The McClung Museum at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, aims to advance the understanding of natural history and culture through our collections, exhibitions, research, and outreach programming. The McClung Museum, which was opened in 1963, has strong collections in anthropology, archaeology, decorative arts, local history, and natural history. Exhibits at the museum showcase the geologic, historical, and artistic past of Tennessee, as well as cultures from around the globe. In doing so, the museum seeks to promote a better understanding and respect for the world’s cultural heritage. As a part of the university, the McClung supports and participates in the mission to serve the state, region, and nation through scholarship, teaching, artistic creation, professional practice, and public service. The McClung is one of only thirteen museums in Tennessee to be accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, reflecting the institution’s commitment to excellence.
It is a great little museum with a mix of reproductions and original examples It is small but contains a good mix of native American, Civil war, evolution, etc. The campus smells of rotting... Read more
Unfortunately, part of the museum was under construction on our visit. I think that was the mummy exhibit. It's still a cute Museum and worth a stop for an hour or two. A few interesting older... Read more
First off, go to the website so receive your free admission to the museum. You can't enter it unless you have valid tickets. Now ok... I get that this museum is to preserve history we all... Read more
McClung Museum
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- Sun: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Mon - Sat: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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