First off, the entry is completely donation based, so you give what you can. The gentleman that…read morewelcomed us in was very knowledgeable and provided us with great information about the jail and the town. Although small, it is full of history. The jail has a lot of the original items on display and the cells are open. Worth checking out.

For a free museum with suggested $1 donation to visit this is a fantastic piece of history to see…read morehow times once were. The staff is so friendly and welcoming and it is neat to see how this jail was back in the days. Sheriff lived onsite and a 6 person jail bed. Highly worth taking a visit inside when visiting Lynchburg

I remember taking my daughter there maybe 20+ years ago. Not much after they opened. Kids love it…read moreand my 6 year old grandson wanted to stay when I was ready to leave after 3 hours :-) If you go be sure to look around because there are tons of activities and things for kids to do and explore. They also have a cafeteria, which I found by accident. The only complaint I might have is some of the activities on the second level were in disrepair or not well maintained. Still if you have kidlets, highly recommended. Don't forget if you have an aquarium membership, you get a discount!!

We took our son to Chattanooga for a surprise birthday trip and concluded our weekend visit with a…read moretrip to the Creative Discovery Museum and I am so happy that we got a chance to visit. This place is absolutely amazing and so much fun for both kiddos and parents! Since we stayed at a nearby hotel, we walked about a block to the museum but there is plenty of parking available behind the building but I am not sure about the cost. We arrived just as they opened and the staff member that assisted us was super sweet and because it was my son's birthday, she gifted him with free admission which was a huge win for our budget. As soon as walked into the actual museum, the first thing my kiddos saw was the water area which of course the only thing they wanted to play with. The water area is setup in a way that kids can play with toys, learn about water conservation, build bridges, and have a wonderful time prior to getting into the nitty gritty of all the museum has to offer. They have aprons so my kiddos weren't drenched but just know that area gets a bit congested. There are sooooo many things to do from art to a robot car build and challenge to playing musical instruments. There is also a fun little outdoor space with a cool play area, fun artwork, and games. We had sooooo much fun and it is truly a wonderful place to try and learn new things. There is also an area for the tinier ones where they can "ride a tractor", take care of bunnies (stuffed of course), set the dinner table, cook, and do other household chores. I mean there is soooooo much to do and so much fun to be had. I cannot recommend this place enough and I promise by the time your leave, the kiddos will definitely have a blast as will you!

Me and my friends went to the space and rocket museum together, it was a memorable experience we…read morewon't forget. The planetarium was awesome, looking around at the rockets was another plus. When we eventually got hungry we went to the galaxy grill which has possibly the worst food i've ever put into my stomach, I paid $10 for a single small burger which was dry and overloaded with onions, if you wanna be food poisoned then go to the galaxy grill.

I have visited here twice on field trips with my students. I love this museum! There's so much to…read morelearn and if you're into science like me, this is definitely your place. There are self-guided tours, guided tours for groups and hands-on classroom experiences. You can meet an actual NASA scientist, learn about our solar system in the planetarium, and enjoy the various rides that are included with admission. There are other fun things to do but I believe those events/rides cost extra. You can even enjoy lunch under the trees or in the food court area inside. Pro Tip: Plan to visit at least two days to take it all in! It's definitely an out of this world experience!

Can't believe I live so close and had never been here until this weekend. So many cool pieces of…read moremachinery to check out, along with a lot of history and beautiful grounds to see - waterfall, creeks, and waterwheel. It's only $5 per person to visit and worth a quick stop!

05/13/2021 Open seasonal from April 1st to mid December. Admission is $5 adults, $4 seniors and…read more$3 for children over 5 years old. Only open three (3) days a week on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. We met the husband and wife team that owns and operates this historic mill, they were extremely kind and showed us around the grounds. Beautiful place to visit; from the water falls, to the enormous 32 foot water wheel and the museum. If you're into viewing history and enjoy taking in beautiful scenery, stop by you'll enjoy the visit.

An excellent place to hike around, sit around and have a picnic, check out the gift shops. But the…read moremost important thing is to look at the history here and how important it was in the battle of northern aggression. It has the best views in all of Tennessee I would say.

We got there late in the day, almost at closing time so we didn't see the movie/diorama display. We…read moredid see some of the other displays which we very good and informative. The gift shop was well equipped. The NPS office next door was closed due to Corona.

We held a rehearsal dinner at Burritt on the Mountain in March 2026. The staff was amazing. Toni…read moreis very organized and communicative. The facility was perfect, and the views grand. I highly recommend checking them out for your next event.

Great experience for my granddaughter at Easter Egg event. Thank you for providing so much fun…read more She especially enjoyed the music groups.

Andrew gave us a great tour! So much to see and many interesting facts! The guys working there…read moreenjoyed telling us information as much as we enjoyed hearing them. There were artifacts donated from all over the world. We will go back again to see things that I'm sure we missed!

Small museum with history buffs showing you around. We spent a couple of hours as there was so much…read moreto see.

Sunday, March 2nd, while in Fort Payne, Al ..Tony and I happened across three different sites…read morepertaining to the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail..I visited them and found them very interesting..so I wanted to share. The main property is posted as PRIVATE because someone actually lives in the home as a private residence. History of the site: Visitors to our area will soon discover new signs identifying the Andrew Ross Home, along with the Willstown Mission Cemetery and old Fort Payne Cabin site, as official components of the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail. The congressionally designated trail commemorates the tragic history of the 1838 removal of the Cherokee people from their ancestral homelands to territory in the west. Located just off the intersection of 45th Street and Godfrey Avenue NE, the Andrew Ross home is privately owned by Dr. Stephen Brewer. The present structure retains intact portions of the original home built in 1821 by Cherokee leader Andrew Ross and his wife, Susannah (Susan) Lowery Ross, who was the daughter of Assistant Principal Chief George Lowery. Long thought to be the home of Daniel Ross, Andrew's father, recent research has revealed the home's true origins. In addition to the home, which had an impressive second story balcony across the front, the property included stables, numerous outbuildings, farmlands, orchards and pastures A brother of Cherokee Principal Chief John Ross, Andrew was a judge on the Cherokee Supreme Court. As a member of the Ridge Party -- the group who lobbied to cede all Cherokee lands east of the Mississippi and voluntarily emigrate to the Western territory, Andrew was in direct opposition to his brother John's anti-removal stance. The other two certified properties are owned by Landmarks of DeKalb County. They are Willstown Mission Cemetery located off Godfrey Avenue on 38th Street NE, which is open to the public, and the old Fort Payne Cabin site, located at the end of 4th Street SE, which is undergoing continued research and development -- access to the Cabin Site is by appointment only. National Park Service signs should be in place at these two sites by May, 2010. For further information, contact Landmarks at (256) 845-6888 or send email to: Landmarks.

This museum is a real gem! My husband and I have been to…read moreseveral car museums, but this one is truly special. Starting with the owners of the museum. Kind, polite, personable, and very passionate about their collection and their family. The vibe of the museum was our favorite part too. The garage vibe isn't something I've seen yet, and honestly, it's really something special in their favor. We took three laps around the museum and found something new every time. My favorite was the Piper Cub. I rode in one myself in high school. I never thought I'd see one again so it was a very special moment for me! I highly recommend this museum whether by yourself, with your family like I was, or for an event.

Fantastic! My family, including my sister, niece and nephews loved the cars and other memorabilia…read more We spent over an hour looking at the collection. My youngest nephew was fascinated with the vehicles that were over 100 years old.

For those who aren't were familiar with Monty Wanamaker this is the place you'll want visit. Poet,…read moreAuthor, Artist, Historian can all be used to describe the talented keeper of McMinnville's most precious memories. I spent some time in this Museum / Art Gallery and wished I had been able to spend more time here, it's a beautiful collection of early pieces, paintings, photographs and documents. I also had the honor to meet Monty, his enthusiasm, love and knowledge of the area is unbelievable, I wish I could of pulled up a chair and talked with him for hours. He did give me a brief history of the building that this museum occupies and some facts of the early days of McMinnville. I really can't say if the treasure here is the collection or the curator, don't miss the opportunity to visit if you're in the area.

Monty and Chris gathered an amazing collection of artifacts and early McMinnville pieces in this…read morefantastic museum! You will want to spend plenty of time studying the unusual and historic pieces. We recently lost Monty, and he will be sorely missed. Monty was such a gentleman and kind spirit in every way. I wish Chris blessings as he moves forward with this incredible legacy in downtown Mcminnville. Thank you to both of them! If you have a chance, be sure to make plans to visit the Southern Museum and Gallery!