Gatlinburg Museums and Art Galleries

(Gatlinburg, Tennessee - TN, USA)

Home to a surprising number of popular museums and art galleries, Gatlinburg's cultural offerings contain a wealth of informative, educational and fun exhibitions. Two of the most visited museums in Gatlinburg are without doubt the Ripley's Believe It or Not! and the Guinness World of Records Museum, both of which house many hundreds of fascinating exhibits and artifacts, being especially suitable for families.

Those looking for art galleries in Gatlinburg should be sure to look no further than the Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, which contains not only art works, but also a theater and cultural center. Nearby, you may also like to visit the Mountain Mall Shopping Center or the River Terrace Resort and Convention Center, both of which stand on River Road, on the banks of the Little Pigeon River.

Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Address: 800 Parkway, Gatlinburg, Tennessee TN, 37738, USA
Tel: +1 865 436 5096, +1 888 240 1358 (toll free)
Although there are Ripley's Believe It or Not! attractions dotted throughout the United States and abroad, Gatlinburg's museum actually ranks amongst the best and the most extensive. Displays here follow the usual Ripley's themes, full of amazing artifacts gathered from all corners of the world. The variety and uniqueness of the exhibits is amazing and you will be continually surprised and even disgusted at what lies around the next corner. For more fun, Gatlinburg's nearby Ripley's Aquarium features all sorts of weird and scary creatures from the deep. Many attractions surround Ripley's, with the closest including the Space Needle, the Convention Center and the Village Shopping Center.
Open hours: daily - 09:00 to late
Admission: charge

Guinness World of Records Museum

Address: 631 Parkway, Baskin Square, Gatlinburg, Tennessee TN, 37738, USA
Tel: +1 865 436 9100
Complementing the marvels of Ripley's is the ever-popular Guinness World of Records Museum, displaying hundreds of exhibits related to record breaking feats documented in the world-famous book. There are also extensive collections of memorabilia celebrating some of the more well-known records, with Elvis, the Beatles and Batman featuring prominently.
Open hours: daily - 10:00 to 20:00
Admission: charge

Hollywood Star Cars Museum

Address: 914 Parkway, Gatlinburg, Tennessee TN, 37738, USA
Tel: +1 865 430 2200
One of the most extensive collections of priceless automobiles in the United States, the Hollywood Star Cars Museum boasts dozens of cars and vehicles that have either starred on TV or in movies. Some of the favorites are known for their roles in Back to the Future, the Dukes of Hazzard, Ghostbusters and Herbie the Love Bug, amongst many others. The nostalgic displays have the cars set up in their most memorable roles on the screen.
Open hours: daily - 09:00 to 22:00
Admission: charge, children under six free

Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts

Address: 556 Parkway, Gatlinburg, Tennessee TN, 37738, USA
Tel: +1 865 436 5860
The highlight of Gatlinburg's museums and galleries is the magnificent Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts. Much more than just a school, the facility houses an extensive art collection, excellent displays of various arts and crafts, an acclaimed performing arts theater and an educational cultural center. If you want to get some hands-on experience, the Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts runs a program of courses in a wide variety of fine and performing arts. The school even has its own quality accommodation for program participants.
Open hours: Monday to Saturday - 08:30 to 16:30
Admission: charge