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Museums in Chattanooga
Museums in Chattanooga
International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum, 3315 Broad Street, +1 423 267-3132. The museum can be found on the right in a blue and white building as you drive toward the mountain, a short drive from downtown. Chattanooga was chosen as the site of the museum because the first wrecker was built here at the Ernest Holmes Company. You'll find dozens of antique tow trucks and pictures of Hall of Famers. Admission is $8 for adults, $7 for Seniors 55 and older, $4 for Children 6 - 18, and free for children 5 and under.
Chattanooga Regional History Museum, 400 Chestnut Street, +1 423 265-3247. A museum featuring regularly changing exhibits concerning regional history. Adults $4, Seniors $3.50, Children ages 5 - 18 are $3.
Hunter Museum of American Art, . Perched on an 80-foot bluff on the edge of the Tennessee River, the Hunter Museum of American Art offers stunning views of the river and the surrounding mountains. This panorama is equaled only by the exceptional collection of American art inside recognized as one of the country's finest. Open M-Tu and F-Sa 10AM-5PM; W 12PM-5PM, Th 10AM-9PM, Closed Wednesdays Labor Day through Memorial Day. Admission is $7 for Adults, $3.50 Children 3 - 12.
Creative Discovery Museum, Corner of Chestnut and 4th, +1 423 756-2738, . Search for Lost Dinosaur Bones! Build Slot Cars! Create Your Own Music! Walk Through A Picture! Captain a ship in RiverPlay! Creative Discovery Museum isn't just for children, although it was designed for them in mind. There are lots of interactive exhibits here, enough to keep even the most hyperactive of kids entertained. Revolving exhibits, such as "Clifford, the Big Red Dog" and "Curious George" keep the Museum fresh for multiple visits. Creative Discovery Museum was voted as one of the top 20 children's museums in the nation by Child magazine. Plan on spending approximately 2 hours in the Museum. 2008 admission is $8.95 for adults and children ages 2 and up. Family memberships are available. Value-pack tickets for the Aquarium, IMAX and Creative Discovery Museum are also available. Visit the website for current hours.
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, 4119 Cromwell Rd, +1 423 894-8028, . Ride the 50 minute Missionary Ridge Local for a guided tour of their restoration shop or grab the 4 hour roundtrip ride into Chickamauga, Georgia. Special tours like the Autumn Leaf special or the Steam All the Way available seasonally. Tickets $12.50 - $79.
Houston Museum of Decorative Arts, 201 High Street, +1 423 267-7176, . Located in a century-old Victorian house in the Bluff View Art District. It is home to 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. It boasts the world’s largest collection of pitchers. Open M-F 9:30AM-4PM. Open seasonally on Sa and Su. Closed major holidays. Admission: Adults $7, Children (4-12) $3.50. Discounts available for groups of 20 or more.
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