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Skip the Line: Museum of the Cherokee Indian Admission Ticket

Skip the Line: Museum of the Cherokee Indian Admission Ticket

Overview

General admission includes:

Main Exhibit: We are a museum in transition! Take a step behind the scenes as we consider how to update our 27-year-old main exhibit to authentically share Cherokee history, culture, and stories from a Cherokee perspective.

sov·er·eign·ty: Expressions in Sovereignty of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians illuminates the complexities of tribal sovereignty and the EBCI’s continuing legacy of resilience.

ᏗᏓᏂᏏᏍᎩ ᎦᏓᏆᏟ Didanisisgi Gadagwatli: A Showcase of Pottery from the Mud Dauber Community Workshop: Enjoy an exhibition of work by students in the Museum’s annual community learning pottery workshop.

Charles George Beloved Veterans Hall: Meet heroes of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

Established in 1948, the Museum of the Cherokee People shares the history, culture, and stories of the Cherokee people through its exhibitions, collections, and programs.

City: Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Thu 01 May

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Starting at $15.00

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Thu 01 May

Starting at $15.00

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What's Included

Admission ticket to the Museum of the Cherokee People

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Cherokee
589 Tsali Blvd

This ticket provides direct entry into the attraction

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Additional Info

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

What To Expect

Museum of the Cherokee People

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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (103)

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lenacE7416KF

Mar 2025

The museum is very dimly lite making it hard to read the graphic and the time period plates denoting the eras, for example, The Woodland Era, etc. With the exception of the canoe, it seemed like all the artifacts were replicas with displays of current pottery made by the Cherokee. According to a plaque, the reason authentic artifacts are not shown is "for the health and well being" of the Cherokee. Lastly, don't bother going into the Gift Shop. All the items I saw were "Made in China", One would think that the Gift Shop would be selling crafts made by the Cherokee.

TerrestrialGuardian

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

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.