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Tennessee State Museum

With over 70,000 square feet (6500 m²) of exhibit space, this is one of the nation's largest state museums. Its permanent exhibits are split into several categories, including: Prehistoric, Frontier, Age of Jackson, Antebellum, Civil War, and Reconstruction.

Address: 1000 Rosa L Parks Blvd
Hours: Tue-Fri 10AM–5PM, Sat Noon-5PM, Sun 1–5PM. Closed 1 Jan, Easter, Thanksgiving, and 25 Dec
Price: Free (temporary exhibits may have an admission charge)
Website: tnmuseum.org (opens in a new tab)

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