Knoxville Museum of Art, Knoxville

Name: Knoxville Museum of Art
Address: 1050 Worlds Fair Park Dr, Knoxville, 37916-1653, United States
Telephone: +1 865-525-6101

#8 among attractions in Knoxville

Museum, Top attraction, Art museum, Art gallery

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Facts and practical information

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. According to its mission statement, the museum "celebrates the art and artists of East Tennessee, presents new art and new ideas, educates and serves a diverse community, enhances Knoxville’s quality of life, and operates ethically, responsibly, and transparently as a public trust." ()

Established: 1961 (63 years ago)Coordinates: 35°57'44"N, 83°55'31"W

Address

1050 Worlds Fair Park DrDowntown KnoxvilleKnoxville 37916-1653 United States

Contact

+1 865-525-6101

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Knoxville Museum of Art – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~360 ftSE
Park
World's Fair Park, Knoxville
2 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...
0.5 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Neyland Stadium, Knoxville
13 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.
0.8 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Theater
Knoxville Civic Coliseum, Knoxville
21 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.
0.7 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Thompson–Boling Arena, Knoxville
18 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.
0.5 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Bijou Theatre, Knoxville
12 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...
~1310 ftNE
City hall, Greek Revival architecture
Old City Hall, Knoxville
7 min walk • Old City Hall is a complex of historic buildings located at 601 West Summit Hill Drive in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Originally constructed in 1848 as the Tennessee School for the Deaf and Dumb, the complex served as Knoxville's city hall from 1925 until 1980.
0.5 miE
Skyscraper
The Burwell, Knoxville
12 min walk • The Burwell building is situated on the landmark corner of Gay Street and Clinch Avenue in Knoxville, Tennessee above the majestic Tennessee Theatre, and is the oldest of Knoxville’s historic skyscrapers.
~1720 ftSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Church Street United Methodist Church, Knoxville
9 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.
~1940 ftNE
Memorial, Monuments and statues
Tennessee Woman Suffrage Memorial, Knoxville
10 min walk • The Tennessee Woman Suffrage Memorial is located at Market Square in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. It honors the women who campaigned for the state to ratify the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution to give women the right to vote.
~1980 ftE
Church
St. John's Cathedral, Knoxville
10 min walk • St. John's Cathedral located at 413 Cumberland Avenue in Knoxville, Tennessee, is the cathedral church of the Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee.
0.5 miE
Tower
Knox County Courthouse, Knoxville
13 min walk • The Knox County Courthouse is a historic building located at 300 Main Street in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Built in 1886, it served as Knox County's courthouse until the completion of the City-County Building in 1980, and continues to house offices for several county departments.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Knoxville Museum of Art open?

Knoxville Museum of Art 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 Knoxville Museum of Art?

Nearby attractions include World's Fair Park, Knoxville (2 min walk), Tennessee Amphitheater, Knoxville (3 min walk), Knoxville Convention Center, Knoxville (5 min walk), Old City Hall, Knoxville (7 min walk).

How to get to Knoxville Museum of Art by public transport?

The nearest stations to Knoxville Museum of Art:

Bus

Clinch Ave.@Worlds Fair Park Dr. Wb • Lines: Orange Line Trolley (2 min walk)
Clinch Ave WB @ World's Fair Park • Lines: 42 (2 min walk)

Train

Three Rivers Rambler (13 min walk)
Jackson Terminal (15 min walk)