Museums

From the Hunter Museum of American Art to the Creative Discovery Museum, there are many museums to satisfy the curiosity of art lovers, kids, and even tow truck lovers! You can even ride a historic train, at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum.

The Chattanooga History Experience is in the heart of downtown, bringing the people, places, and moments that shaped Chattanooga and Hamilton County to life through original films, interactive exhibits, and student-driven storytelling.

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