This is a cute little museum!! Admission is only $5, and there are a couple exhibits, but the main/permanent one was the best. It had a lot of historical pieces so there was a lot of things to look at! We were there for about an hour and a half. It is definitely worth a visit if in the area!

Quite informative, lots of artifacts, nice displays full of history. Museum officials are very nice and explain. Free entry but donations would be very welcome. Exhibits on mountain dew and local music scene in early days caught my eye.

East Tennessee Historical Society has all the updated resource for anyone who wants to create his or her very own family tree.My youngest son Rain wanted to create his very own family tree.He was able to complete his DNA and family tree, after a couple of years of research with his mom.He was able to complete his family tree through ancestry data information located at the East Tennessee Historical Society.My youngest son called his family tree, Sir Knight Rain Fields because he was able to find a very famous Knight in his ancestry history.The ancestry data information is free to use at the East Tennessee Historical Society.

Great small little museum and you can see Davey Crocketts first rifle. Great museum if you like history... Check out the Mountain Dew exhibit until Jan 2020!

Really nice museum, makes you really think about how tn has changed and in other ways it hasnt

So many interesting historical items! Great place!

Update on admission pricing. Adults are now $5. Seniors are $4. Sundays are by donation. Still a very nice place to visit. Nice staff and informational displays.

A little bit of everything from frontier life to old time general stores to a Cadillac. A slice of Eastern Tennessee history.

Authentic Good History Nice People Arts & Crafts Complimentary Hot Apple Cider and Home Made Cookies . Informative History Story Telling Gentleman Near The Old Trolley

Great displays and value! Got to see lots of cool, unique artifacts. I think they could stand more critical look at parts of the states history like convict labor in mines, but I generally thought the displays were representative.Especially a fan of Davy Crockett artifacts and impressed with the short and frank treatment of his life.Keep fighting the good fight, Tennessee!

We visited this museum from Florida. So much history...and very well put together. The staff welcomed us with a smile. We enjoyed everything about this museum.

You will learn a lot of history here

An awesome museum for learning everything about East Tennessee history. Its great value, the exhibits are really well put together and the staff are incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. Im from the UK and dont have the same level of US history knowledge as many visitors but I really enjoyed it and learnt a lot.Recommend it if youre in Knoxville.

Nice museum. Informative

We had a great time and it was good for the whole family. We really enjoy the Christmas open house. The kids made crafts and walked around the museum . My 8 year old boy had lots and lots of questions.

Incredible displays and great information. $5 admission but totally worth it.

A great glimpse into the East Tennessee past!

The exhibits here are well-designed, historically significant, and locally-relevant. The museum is one of the smaller but more focused types. In this case, the focus is on Tennessee history. That being said, the museum is hardly small, as it takes up most of a city block.You can view the whole thing in an afternoon if you arent going to interact with everything. If you are the sort of person who has to 100% every museum you visit (like me!), then this one can keep you occupied for an entire day.A museum is an odd sell for a review. If you are big on museums, then youll love this one. If you arent, then this one wont change your mind. Ultimately, I decided to give it a five-star rating because it is an excellent specimen of what it sets out to be. Did I like it better than the Smithsonian or the British Museum? No, but that doesnt mean that it deserves any less than a perfect score because it treats its chosen subject with reverence, respect, and thoroughness.In short, I would recommend it to anyone interested in what this place is offering.

I really loved this place! The building itself is a historical landmark! I recommend this to anyone eager to learn about east Tn!

Great little museum right on gay street.

So interesting, and the staff was wonderful. Several of them took the time to talk to my boys about various pieces in the museum and upcoming displays that will be com ohhhh ng to the museum! Great place to check out in Knoxville!

Fascinating history of East Tennessee. Really interesting exhibits, rich in many stories of this interesting part of the world. Definitely worth a visit

Sunday afternoon visit was enjoyable. Quiet, interesting and informative. Friendly staff.

Great exhibits tell the history of East Tennessee. The streetcar near the entrance is one of the best additions. Admission is just $5 and free on Sundays.

From Native Americans to the Civil War to the great depression to the modern day this museum truly has a piece from every era of East Tennessee history plus there’s also a gift shop which is very neat having lots of fun things to buy things to buy so if you are a history buff this truly is a place to go

I attended a genealogical workshop here. All of the staff were very friendly and incredibly helpful. The building itself looks really good as well. I never would have known part of it was original, and part of it was built in the early 2000s! Loved this place!

This place was Magnificent..definitely a must see great prices, friendly staff, clean facility everything about it was Awesome

I couldnt believe sheer volume of regional history information available at this place. The building houses more than one history related group so its like one stop shopping! All the information is FREE and people that work here are glad to help you in your searches. Its in a beautifully restored area of downtown Knoxville with restaurants and parking available.

Came here on a Sunday and was pleasantly surprised that entrance was by donation only - I really appreciate that a number of attractions in Knoxville take this approach. It makes visiting so seamless and easy!I likely could have spent more time here, as this museum is a wealth of information - the museum charts Tennessee history all the way from the earliest indigenous peoples up to the modern era. Theres even a little section talking about the rich history of country music and the prominent artists that hailed from Tennessee - you can even hear some clips of songs! Really terrific stuff.A must see if youre in the area. The museum is right in the middle of the charming downtown Knoxville area, as well, so youll have plenty more to do within walking distance once youre done.

A great wealth of knowledge. Suggest turning off external noises. Also rotate video faster.

Employees are very helpful and knowledgeable. Most anything you want to research they can steer you to the right area. If you can’t find your information they make suggestions for other areas to search. We are fortunate to have these dedicated people.

Having moved here about a year ago Ive become increasingly interested in East Tennessees history. I found the couple of hours I spent in the museum gave me a good overview. The exhibits are well laid out and engaging. Well worth a visit.

Its a fun place to go to learn about the history of East Tennessee. I think it was only $5 a ticket? Youll probably spend about an hour or two inside. Easy to walk around. Would recommend to anyone visiting Knoxville for the first time.

Really enjoy the museum as well as the genealogy/historical floor where you can take classes on genealogy.

Nicely laid out history of East TN (blue ridge mountains and Knoxville, esp). Staff is friendly and knowledgeable on the subject. Gift shop features local artists as well as nice collection of books about area.

Very informative

This is a well done highly produced low-tech experience. It was refreshing to experience the museum without an in your face technology overlay. They have great videos and many of the artifacts are priceless.I especially loved the infographics. Especially, interested in the graphic that showed how the majority of the region chose to stay part of the United States of America during the civil war.My takeaway from the museum is that East Tennessee is a rugged community that breaks many stereotypes.The quality of the museums production reflects the quality of the regions people.

The layout was very elaborate. An excellent rendition of the history of East Tennessee.

Wonderful place to spend the afternoon. Exhibits cover many periods of East TN history. Weve been several times and always enjoy going back.

Using bigger on the inside technology this museum spans a much larger area than I thought. Found it very interesting and the staff suoer friendly and helpful. Would highly recomemend!

A very informative and interactive museum that traces the history of East Tennessee (not just Knoxville) from pre-colonial times to the present. Through videos, audio, and storyboards, the story is told through the people who lived/live here. This is a relatively small museum and can be toured easily in 60-90 minutes. Admission is free on Sundays. It’s well worth a visit.

Greyhound was delayed for a few hours so I visited this museum. 98% of items are authentic and the originals. I enjoyed the originally built 1800s cabin, early 1900s Cadillac vehicle, exhibits you can physically touch, and especially the gift shop. There is a lot of detail placed into every exhibit and backed by first hand account and witnesses. This place should definitely be on the visit list when in Knoxville.

One of the very best historical museums in this region. the displays are first class and extremely interesting - even if you dont like history! A place not to be missed in Knoxville, TN.

Increased our knowledge of Tennessee by 1000%. Outstanding exhibits and layout. Informative text and wonderful graphics. Among the best historical museums weve visited. Not to be missed!

I have spent many days researching local East Tennessee history and records here. The museum is nice and staff are very nice as well. The McClung Collection on the 3rd Floor is a researchers paradise! They have a vast collection of books, records on microfilm, and historical artifacts tied to the region. Check them out!

Very interesting. Worth the time

An absolute treat. Very informative exhibits about the people and places of East Tennessee. An absolute must for history junkies!

Interesting displays that cover multiple aspects of East TN life over the course of time.

Free admission, so we wandered in and took a look. Fun place to cool off on a hot Sunday afternoon and learn more about the area.

Nice museum. The kids really enjoyed it. Kind of dry, but very educational and interesting for those who are interested in local history.

Check out the Mt dew exhibit! Its so cool

This place is very well done. Allow at least 1.5 hours. They dont dance around the complicated issues that faced Tennessee early in its history and through the civil war.

Great museum with a LOT of stuff. Use to be free though. Costs $5 per person now. Well worth it though.

A hidden jewel in Knoxville. Located on Gay Street

Hated it just white washed history and criminalizing anyother nationality it was a disgrace to our society, Knoxville, and Tennessee as a whole. I will never go back and DO NOT RECOMMEND

Los really interesting history of the surrounding area and if Knoxville too.

This little museum us another part of The Knoxville Museum Crawl. Visiting this place takes you back to the history of Knoxville and surrounding. Visit and interact with some exhibits are fun. There us an entire library in the research room that houses loads if genealogical and historical account books. There are traveling and permanent exhibits. Admission is $5.00 for adults, $4.00 for seniors, and FREE for children 16 and under. Admission is FREE each Sunday. Parking can be difficult. Three local parking lots surround the museum and they can be expensive upwards of 10.00 a day.

Loved East Tennessee History Museum in Downtown Knoxville, TN. Great information about the land, music and people. So excited to see special exhibit of Sergeant York, World War 1 Hero. Perfect for kids and awesome gift shop. Downtown Nashville has many shops and cafes too!

Informative and enjoyable.

Beautiful museum with good displays.

Very informative about local east tn history.

Good size for a museum downtown. There’s a lot of information and interesting exhibits. I ended up spending a couple of hours. Definitely worth the $5 admission for adults.

Amazing Museum and collection on all eras of East Tennessee. Highly recommend

Had a great time learning about my fianceé and her Familys past. The selection is fairly large if you are looking for East TN genealogy.

For anyone from East Tennessee this is a place you should visit great historical Library amazing museum a real gem in East Tennessee

Very well done history of the area. Reasonably priced.

Loved this place, spent two hours and didnt see it all. They have a great year round exhibit along with a special temporary themed exhibit. Very pleasant and interesting with friendly staff.

The video inside of the log cabin had some profanity in it I wish my kids had not heard. Other than that this museum is excellent.

Great place to learn of the history of eastern Tennessee. Loved the old time apothecary, as well as the section on music... Nice small gift shop, clean restrooms... Well worth the price

A great stop to learn about the history and heritage of the region. Sundays are donation entry. Both permanent and rotating exhibitions.

Love learning about the local history.

The Alvin York exhibit is very well done. We have planned a trip to his home place in Pall Mall, TN to learn more about this remarkable hero. We hope to attend the upcoming lecture on WWI also. Than you for these opportunities.

Excellent look at local history

Very enjoyable... interesting

ETHS is truly a gem for Knoxville and East Tennessee. The facilities are great with a wonderful museum, and the staff is friendly and very professional. They continue to offer outstanding research and educational programs.

First time here & I enjoyed it tremendously. Being a history fan, this was a great place that sums up a portion of East Tennessees history. Highly encourage a stop here if youre visiting or even traveling through Knoxville.

Awesome museum. Spent over an hour in there and the staff are very friendly and helpful

Great museum. Everyone should visitAwesome. Blows your mind

Awesome museum and a great selection of books in their gift shop

Worth the stop for genealogy and Tennessee History. Staff is very helpful

We really enjoyed ourselves discovering the history of Tennessee. Plan for being there at least 2 hours to get the full experience.

Very cool place to visit. Could spend hours here easily.

We were exploring downtown and found this gem. The staff was friendly and you cant beat the pricing. Exhibits featured video and audio.

An excellent presentation of Eastern Tennessean history. The displays were engaging and used varied methods to engage viewers. I very much liked the curation and use of personal stories to depict the regions history to the current age. Definitely well worth the time for a visit.

Great exhibits, wonderful and engaged staff. A perfect way to learn about the areas history for all ages

This place was awesome! Super friendly staff and great exhibits!

This place was way cool. Im not an ET native, but Ive lived here over 10 years. Ive learned quite a bit about this area over that time, but this taught me so much more. You will not regret the few bucks that it costs to enter. Remember that you can also visit an extension of the Knox county library and archives in the same building.

My son had a field trip here and it was so fun and educational. Our guide/speaker was amazing. Kept the kids attention the whole time.

Love it when a plan comes with my grandson and kindergarten class.

Very cool History! The employees were very nice! And the best part is its free!

Wonderful artifacts & history of settlers and Indians who were displaced .

I had no idea we had this wonderful of a museum in our backyard. Amazing.

Very nice museum. Great number of historic artifacts all the way from before European settlement till present day. Very informative and friendly staff.

Really the best regional museum I have ever been to. Covers all aspects of life in East Tennessee, even the voices of minorities are heard here. Beautiful place with so much to see!

Well done, including the presentations of the history of East Tennessee.

Small, yet very informative.

Fun things for the kids

Museum has many artifacts and well documented displays. There are several short movies playing on a loop through the museum.

Have to check this out if you like history and culture

Not particularly fond of my kid hearing cuss words on the video that was shown in the cabin. Kids repeat stuff, you know. Other than that, it was a great museum.