Customs House Museum and Cultural Center, Clarksville

Name: Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
Address: 200 S 2nd St, Clarksville, 37040-3400, United States
Telephone: +1 931-648-5780

#3 among attractions in Clarksville

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Customs House Museum and Cultural Center

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The Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is Tennessee's second largest general interest museum. It features fine art, history, and children's exhibits. It is located in Clarksville, TN's Downtown District on 200 South 2nd Street. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972 as Clarksville Federal Building. It was established in 1984 as the Clarksville Montgomery County Museum. ()

Built: 1897 (127 years ago)Architectural style: Queen Anne style architectureCoordinates: 36°31'33"N, 87°21'30"W

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200 S 2nd StDowntown ClarksvilleClarksville 37040-3400 United States

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+1 931-648-5780

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Customs House Museum and Cultural Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: RJ Corman Railroad Bridge, Roxy Regional Theatre, First Presbyterian Church, St. Peter African Methodist Church.

~1990 ftSW
Bridge
RJ Corman Railroad Bridge, Clarksville
10 min walk • R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC is a privately owned railroad services and short line operating company headquartered in Nicholasville, KY, with field locations in 22 states. It was owned by Richard J. Corman, who established the company in 1973, and ran it until his death on August 23, 2013.
~660 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Roxy Regional Theatre, Clarksville
4 min walk • The Roxy Theatre is a theatre located in the historic downtown section of Clarksville, Tennessee in the United States. Standing on a corner of the Public Square it offers live theater shows to the public offering a wide variety of selection in the spirit of literary theater.
~1210 ftN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
First Presbyterian Church, Clarksville
6 min walk • First Presbyterian Church is a historic church at 213 Main Street in Clarksville, Tennessee. The congregation is currently affiliated with the Presbyterian Church.
~1620 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Peter African Methodist Church, Clarksville
8 min walk • St. Peter African Methodist Church is a historic church at 518 Franklin Street in Clarksville, Tennessee, United States. The Gothic Revival church building was constructed in 1873 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
~900 ftN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Trinity Episcopal Church, Clarksville
5 min walk • Trinity Episcopal Church is a historic church at 317 Franklin Street in Clarksville, Tennessee. The church and its rectory are listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Trinity Church and Rectory.
~1250 ftN
Church
First Presbyterian Church Manse, Clarksville
7 min walk • First Presbyterian Church Manse is a historic church manse at 305 Main Street in Clarksville, Tennessee. It was built in 1890 and added to the National Register in 2001.
0.7 miE
Museum
L & N Train Station, Clarksville
19 min walk • The L & N Train Station is a restored railroad station in Clarksville, Tennessee. It was opened by the Memphis, Clarksville and Louisville Railroad in 1859. It was restored in 1996 to circa 1901 AD condition and includes a diesel locomotive and caboose donated by RJ Corman railroad construction.
0.7 miNW
Italianate architecture, Greek Revival architecture
Christopher H. Smith House, Clarksville
17 min walk • The Christopher H. Smith House, also known as the Queen of the Cumberland, is a historic house in Clarksville, Tennessee. It was built in the Antebellum era for a tobacco merchant. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
1.2 miE
Italianate architecture, Greek Revival architecture, Colonial revival architecture
Tip Top, Clarksville
31 min walk • Tip Top is a historic mansion in Clarksville, Tennessee. It was built in 1859 for J. P. Williams, a "tobacconist". It was the residence of Governor Malcolm Patterson from 1909 to 1912, until it was purchased by the Trahern family.
0.6 miE
Italianate architecture, Colonial revival architecture
Johnson-Hach House, Clarksville
17 min walk • The Johnson-Hach House is a historic house in Clarksville, Tennessee, U.S. It was built circa 1877 for Polk Grundy Johnson, the son of Congressman Cave Johnson. It was purchased in 1917 by Adolph Hach, a German-born businessman who invested in tobacco production. The house remained in the Hach family until 1992.
~1240 ftE
Italianate architecture, Colonial revival architecture
Northington-Beach House, Clarksville
6 min walk • The Northington-Beach House is a historic mansion in Clarksville, Tennessee, U.S. It was built in 1886 for Michael C. Northington, a tobacco merchant who served as the mayor or Clarskville from 1906 to 1910. In 1925, it was purchased by Oscar Beach, the founder of the Pan-American Oil Company.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Customs House Museum and Cultural Center open?

Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Customs House Museum and Cultural Center?

Nearby attractions include Roxy Regional Theatre, Clarksville (4 min walk), Trinity Episcopal Church, Clarksville (5 min walk), Clarksville Methodist Church, Clarksville (6 min walk), First Presbyterian Church, Clarksville (6 min walk).

How to get to Customs House Museum and Cultural Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Customs House Museum and Cultural Center:

Bus

Customs House Museum • Lines: 6 (1 min walk)
Hiter Street • Lines: 6 (5 min walk)