Museums

Hunter Museum of American Art
423-267-0968
www.huntermuseum.org

The Hunter Museum focuses on American art from the Colonial period to the present day. The museum is located in an historical mansion, a sleek contemporary building and a new, postmodern structure in the Bluff View Art District, overlooking the Tennessee River. The museum’s collection includes paintings, works on paper, sculpture, furniture and contemporary studio glass, covering a diverse range of styles and periods. Notable artists represented in the Hunter include Thomas Cole, Winslow Homer, Louise Nevelson, Jack Beal, George Segal and Robert Rauschenberg. Museum hours are Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday and Sunday - Noon to 5 p.m.; Thursdays - 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Admission is $8 adults and $4.00 children (ages 3 - 17).

Chattanooga Regional History Museum
423-265-3247
www.chattanoogahistory.com

Telling the story of the Chattanooga area's history, Chattanooga Regional History Museum offers a number of educational exhibits, both in its permanent collection and through traveling collections. Highlights include a Civil War collection, the A.G. Campbell collection of over 2,000 Native American artifacts, the David Gray collection of over 1,000 agricultural artifacts from the 19th century as well as collections documenting the history of two Chattanooga mainstays-the Chattanooga Times and the Chattanooga Lookouts Minor League Baseball team. Visit CRHM's website for information about traveling exhibits. 400 Chestnut St. Building: Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 401 Broad St. Building: Open 7 days a week 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission is $4 adults, $3.50 seniors and $3.00 children (ages 5-18).


Chattanooga African American Museum
423-266-8658.
www.caamhistory.com

A source of curricula, historical references, creative works and media about the African American experience.  The museum boast a unique collection of multi-media presentations, rare artifacts, African Art, original sculptures, paintings, musical recordings and local Black newspapers. Monday thru Friday 10:00 - 5:00 p.m. Saturday noon - 4:00 p.m. Sunday - Closed

Admission is $3 adults and $2 (K-12).

Creative Discovery Museum
423-756-2738
www.cdmfun.org

Designed especially for children 2-12, this award-winning interactive museum is full of hands-on family fun. March to May: the Museum is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last ticket is sold at 5 p.m. and the building closes at 6 p.m.)  Memorial Day to Labor Day: the Museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. September through February: Closed Wednesdays, Open Sunday: Noon - 5 p.m. Open all other days: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Adults (13 and up): $7.95, Children (2 - 12): $6.95, Under 2: Free.

Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
423-894-8028
www.tvrail.com

The largest operating railroad museum in the South. Visitors can experience the Golden Age of rail travel aboard a restored vintage passenger train. Roundtrip excursions are approximately 50 minutes and include travel through a pre-Civil War Missionary Ridge tunnel. Visitors can also enjoy outdoor railroad exhibits, an audio-visual program of the TVRM and a picnic area. Museum admission is free.

Roundtrip excursions: Adults: $13.50, Children (3-12): $7.00. Call for train schedule.

Houston Museum of Decorative Arts
423-267-7176
www.thehoustonmuseum.com

Located in a century-old Victorian house in the arts district of downtown Chattanooga. Contains one of the world's finest collections of antique glass and ceramics, as well as antique furniture, music boxes, coverlets and other rare pieces from the collection of the late Anna Safley Houston. This museum boasts the world's largest collection of pitchers. Open Monday through Friday, from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. Open seasonly on Saturdays, Sundays; closed on major holidays.

Admission is $8.00 ages 12 and up, $3.50 ages 4 through 12, Free for children ages 3 and under. 

International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum
423-267-3132
www.internationaltowingmuseum.org

The only tow truck museum in the world, the ITRM provides a history of the world-wide towing industry that began in Chattanooga. The museum features exhibits of antique vehicles with wrecker and towing equipment dating back to 1916. Hall of Fame touts industry leaders from 14 countries. SUMMER HOURS: (April 1 - Nov. 1, 2003) Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p. m., Sunday -11a.m. to 5 p.m., WINTER HOURS: (Nov. 1 - Feb. 28) Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Major Holidays.

Adults $8.00, Seniors (55 or older) $7.00, Children 6 - 18- $4.00, Children under 5 are free. AAA Discount: $1.00 off.