McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture, Knoxville

Name: McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture
Address: 1327 Circle Park Dr, Knoxville, 37916, United States
Telephone: +1 865-974-2144

#26 among attractions in Knoxville

Museum, History museum

McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture

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Facts and practical information

The McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture is a museum located on the campus of the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Built in 1963, exhibits focus on natural history, archaeology, anthropology, decorative arts, and local history. ()

Coordinates: 35°57'7"N, 83°55'38"W

Address

1327 Circle Park DrUniversity of TennesseeKnoxville 37916 United States

Contact

+1 865-974-2144

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Day trips

McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: World's Fair Park, Neyland Stadium, Knoxville Civic Coliseum, Thompson–Boling Arena.

0.7 miN
Park
World's Fair Park, Knoxville
18 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Knoxville, Tennessee, the World's Fair Park is a lush oasis of greenery and a beacon of the city's rich history. This expansive park, which was the stage for the 1982 World's Fair, is now a beloved public space where locals and tourists alike...
~1260 ftNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Neyland Stadium, Knoxville
7 min walk • Neyland Stadium, is a sports stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. It serves primarily as the home of the Tennessee Volunteers football team, but is also used to host large conventions and has been a site for several National Football League exhibition games.
1.3 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Theater
Knoxville Civic Coliseum, Knoxville
33 min walk • General James White Memorial Civic Auditorium and Coliseum is a multi-purpose events facility in Knoxville, Tennessee, owned by the Knoxville city government and managed by SMG.
~770 ftE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Thompson–Boling Arena, Knoxville
4 min walk • Thompson–Boling Arena is a multi-purpose arena on the campus of the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee. The arena opened in 1987. It is home to the Tennessee Volunteers and Lady Vols basketball teams. Since 2008, it has been home to the Lady Vols volleyball team. It is named after B.
0.7 miNE
Park
Volunteer Landing, Knoxville
19 min walk • Volunteer Landing is a public park and riverwalk along the Tennessee River in Knoxville, Tennessee. It is below the Gay Street Bridge.
0.9 miNE
Museum, History museum, Architecture
Blount Mansion, Knoxville
24 min walk • The Blount Mansion, also known as William Blount Mansion, located at 200 West Hill Avenue in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee, was the home of the only territorial governor of the Southwest Territory, William Blount. Blount, also a signer of the United States Constitution and a U.S.
0.7 miN
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Knoxville Museum of Art, Knoxville
19 min walk • The Knoxville Museum of Art, is an art museum in Knoxville, Tennessee. It specializes in historical and contemporary art pieces from the East Tennessee region.
0.9 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Bijou Theatre, Knoxville
24 min walk • The Bijou Theatre is a theater located in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Built in 1909 as an addition to the Lamar House Hotel, the theater has at various times served as performance venue for traditional theatre, vaudeville, a second-run moviehouse, a commencement stage...
0.6 miNE
Bridge
The Henley Bridge, Knoxville
16 min walk • The Henley Bridge, sometimes referred to as Henley Street Bridge, is a vehicle bridge that crosses the Tennessee River in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States.
0.6 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Church Street United Methodist Church, Knoxville
16 min walk • Church Street United Methodist Church is a United Methodist church located on Henley Street in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee. The church building is considered a Knoxville landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
0.8 miNE
Bridge
Gay Street Bridge, Knoxville
22 min walk • The Gay Street Bridge is a vehicle bridge that crosses the Tennessee River in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Completed in 1898, the 1,512-foot bridge is the oldest of four vehicle bridges connecting Downtown Knoxville with South Knoxville, the other three being the Henley Street Bridge, the James E.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture open?

McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture?

Nearby attractions include Thompson–Boling Arena, Knoxville (4 min walk), Neyland Stadium, Knoxville (7 min walk), Hodges Library, Knoxville (7 min walk), Ayres Hall, Knoxville (10 min walk).

How to get to McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture by public transport?

The nearest stations to McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture:

Bus

Volunteer Blvd.@Cir. Park Dr. Eb • Lines: Orange Line Trolley (3 min walk)
Phillip Fulmer Way, Knoxville, TN, USA • Lines: 44 (5 min walk)

Train

Three Rivers Rambler (10 min walk)