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Museum of Appalachia is a Tennessee attraction in Clinton, in our Knoxville Area region. A non-profit living museum of Southern Appalachian life, founded by John Rice Irwin in 1969 and a Smithsonian Affiliate. It recreates an Appalachian community with log buildings and farm animals. Hours, prices and rules below were read from the official site on October 30, 2026; prices change, so confirm before you go.
- Prices$20.00 and upsee the list below
- HoursListed belowas the site prints them
- ParkingNot publishedon the pages we read
- DogsNot publishedon the pages we read
Coming Up at Museum of Appalachia
None of the events on our checked calendar name Museum of Appalachia right now. The official site lists everything that is on. See every Tennessee event we have checked.
Also see Knoxville Area Events.
About Museum of Appalachia
A non-profit living museum of Southern Appalachian life, founded by John Rice Irwin in 1969 and a Smithsonian Affiliate. It recreates an Appalachian community with log buildings and farm animals.
- 65 acres
- 35 log cabins plus barns, churches, schools and gardens
- 3 exhibit buildings with tens of thousands of artifacts including folk art, musical instruments, quilts
- Restaurant with Southern Appalachian country cooking, and a gift shop
Size, as stated: 65 acres
Museum of Appalachia Hours
- January & February10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- March – May9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Mon-Fri), 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Sat & Sun); Easter Sunday 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- June – August9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- September & October9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Mon-Fri), 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Sat & Sun)
- November – December9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Museum, restaurant and gift shop closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day
Source: official hours page, read October 30, 2026.
Admission and Prices
- Adult (18-64)$20.00
- Senior (65+)$18.00
- Military & First Responder$18.00
- Youth (6-17)$10.00
- Children under 6 with parentFree
- Family rate (2 adults & up to 6 kids ages 6-17): $50.00
- Adult group rate (20 or more)$18.00
- Admission may be higher during special events
Source: official prices page, read October 30, 2026. Prices change; confirm at checkout.
Parking
Parking details are not published on the pages we read.
Dogs and Accessibility
- Dogs: Not published on the pages we read.
- Accessibility: Not published on the pages we read.
Directions and Contact
- Address2819 Andersonville Hwy., Clinton, TN 37716
- Phone865-494-7680
- Map point36.18175,-84.06853 (approximate: looked up by place name, not by street address). Directions in Google Maps
- Official sitemuseumofappalachia.org
Places Near Museum of Appalachia
- 1Norris Dam State ParkState Parkabout 5 mi
- 2Big Ridge State ParkState Parkabout 10 mi
- 3Cove Lake State ParkState Parkabout 12 mi
- 4American Museum of Science and Energy (AMSE)Attractionabout 16 mi
- 5Zoo KnoxvilleAttractionabout 16 mi
- 6Frozen Head State ParkState Parkabout 24 mi
Straight-line distances between map points, not driving miles. Dots sit in their true compass direction; distance is stretched near the middle so close neighbors stay readable.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Museum of Appalachia cost?
Adult (18-64): $20.00 Prices change; confirm on the official page.
What are the hours at Museum of Appalachia?
January & February: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Where do I park at Museum of Appalachia?
Parking is not described on the pages we read.
Are dogs allowed at Museum of Appalachia?
The pages we read do not state a pet policy; call before you bring a dog.
What We Could Not Verify
- County not stated
- Parking not published on pages read
- Pet policyA Pets & Personal Animals page is linked; not confirmed here, check with the museum
- Accessibility not published on pages read
- The county (Anderson) is not stated on the official pages; we added it from the town.
Sources
- Museum of Appalachia: official site (read 2026-10-30)
- Museum of Appalachia: hours (read 2026-10-30)
- OpenStreetMap (map point)
Last checked October 30, 2026 by the It’s Tennessee editor. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
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