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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Our mission is to perpetuate the history, culture and stories of the Cherokee people. Please note that the Museum's main exhibition (1998-2023) is closed as our organization begins a multiyear renovation project. Your general admission ticket includes access to the Museum's current changing exhibition, the Charles George Beloved Veterans Hall, and the Museum Store.
Admission ticket to the Museum of the Cherokee Indian
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Museum of the Cherokee Indian, Cherokee, North Carolina, United States
Museum of the Cherokee Indian, Cherokee, North Carolina, United States Learn about the Cherokee people at the Museum of the Cherokee Indian. Your general admission ticket includes access to the museum and the following exhibits.
Story of the Cherokees: 13,000 Years
Voted Top Ten best Native American Experiences by USA TODAY, you'll experience 13,000 years of Cherokee history, from the time when mastodons roamed the southern Appalachians to present day. This story is told through computer generated animation and special effects, life-sized figures, artwork and priceless artifacts.
Emissaries of Peace: 1762 Cherokee & British Delegations
Travel with Henry Timberlake to the Cherokee world in 1762 and see London through the eyes of Cherokee leaders who met with King George III. Timberlake’s Memoirs come to life through artifacts, archaeological treasures, period artwork, music, video and life-sized figures. Two contrasting cultures emerge from war and make peace. Special pop-up books and graphic panels help tell the story for children.
The museum also hosts many traveling exhibits such as
We the People. This exhibit has been featured not only at the Museum of the Cherokee Indian but also the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History and the McClung Museum at the University of Tennessee. It shows the perspectives of Cherokee culture and colonial British culture through the narrative of Henry Timberlake¹s Memoirs, illustrated with artifacts, artwork, reproductions, video, and life size figures.
All exhibits, restrooms, Museum Store and Education Wing are ADA accessible. Service animals are permitted. Handicapped parking available in front of entrance.
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
MASKS are REQUIRED for entry.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
TerrestrialGuardian
22 Sep 2024
My two teens and myself absolutely cherish this place.
While in the Gatlinburg area, we were headed home, but we are so glad that we turned around to visit.
The actual museum was pretty underwhelming for so much history that is out there of the Cherokee nation. The staff there weren’t the friendliest either…
But- We heard about the play “Unto These Hills” and will be returning to see that!
The bears all around town are so appreciated!!!
bbh9072016
14 Sep 2024
This museum is undergoing renovations and a lot of it is closed.There are only 2 sections open for viewing,so there really isn't much to see.I think we were there for about half an hour and saw what was there.If in the area I'd make the stop but I wouldn't go out of my way.
blutolo
16 Aug 2024
When we went they only had two exhibits but the main exhibit was still under construction. The information they had in these exhibits was very informative. It is a great stop before you get to the Smokey mountains.
This tour in
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
is organized by
Museum of the Cherokee Indian
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