Knox County Museum OF Education, Knoxville

About Knox County Museum OF Education

The Knox County Museum of Education preserves the history of schools and educators in Knox County and Knoxville. Visitors explore collections of materials documenting educational events, trends, and changes spanning from before public education's organization through the present day. The museum houses information about schools, administrators, teachers, coaches, and students, allowing people to reconnect with their school experiences and rediscover old friends and colleagues. The museum also maintains a collection of interviews with educational leaders and materials related to the Boards of Education. Located in the Sarah Simpson Professional Development Technology Center on Tipton Avenue in Knoxville, the museum welcomes former students, educators, school employees, and their relatives. The museum was founded in 2005 by retired educators seeking to preserve Knox County's rich educational heritage. The museum operates on a published schedule of hours throughout the week.