McMinn County Living Heritage Museum, Athens

About McMinn County Living Heritage Museum

McMinn County Living Heritage Museum in Athens preserves and presents the region's cultural history through permanent and temporary exhibits, interactive displays for children, and educational programming. Visitors explore collections documenting local heritage and southeast Tennessee history, including the Final Home Port exhibit and video archives. The museum offers hands-on learning through kids' interactive exhibits designed to engage younger visitors. Heritage School, the museum's bi-monthly Saturday program, celebrates McMinn County's heritage with demonstrations and presentations covering folk arts such as chair caning, woodworking, and quilting, along with talks on local history topics. History for Lunch, presented monthly on Thursdays, features presentations and interviews with individuals who shaped the community. The museum also provides school tours and traveling trunks for educational outreach. Located at 522 W Madison Ave in Athens, the museum charges admission and publishes its hours and program fees online.