Cookeville History Museum
Open Tuesday – Saturday
10:00 am till 4:00 pm
Free Admission
About
Cookeville History Museum
The museum houses a self-paced, permanent exhibit on the history of this community, including a timeline around the building that begins with the first people to the area and ends with what is happening today. The front gallery is dedicated to local history exhibits, traveling exhibits and collection displays. We are part of the City of Cookeville’s Department of Leisure Services and Public Facilities, Historical Arts Division. Visit the Cookeville History Museum and let us share our story with you.
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What Is Happening At The Museum
While landmark years like 2026 get extra attention, we love having your support all the time! Two ways you can share your support today are by grabbing your tickets to our Indoor Encore event on July 18 (cpactn.com) and/or joining our Friends of the Cookeville History Museum for a special, members-only gift.
It's a very special day, Cookeville! 🎈The Notorious RFC, born on this day in 1787.
Here is the map for the new Declaration of Independence Walk on Broad Street. Begin at the Depot and end here at the Cookeville Cookeville History Museum to add your 'John Hancock' to the Community Pledge! ❤️🤍💙
Celebrate America's 250th anniversary with our Declaration Walk History Hike on Friday, July 11, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Start at the Cookeville Depot Museum and follow the Declaration Walk along Broad Street to the Cookeville History Museum, where you'll explore eight exhibit panels highlighting the story behind the Declaration of Independence. Answer the challenge questions along the way for a chance to win sweet prizes from Pelican's SnowBalls of Cookeville and Love Birds Creamery of Baxter.
Bring your family and celebrate 250 years of American history—one step at a time!
Cookeville History Museum
Cookeville Depot Museum
Start at the Cookeville Depot Museum and follow the Declaration Walk along Broad Street to the Cookeville History Museum, where you'll explore eight exhibit panels highlighting the story behind the Declaration of Independence. Answer the challenge questions along the way for a chance to win sweet prizes from Pelican's SnowBalls of Cookeville and Love Birds Creamery of Baxter.
Bring your family and celebrate 250 years of American history—one step at a time!
Cookeville History Museum
Cookeville Depot Museum
Happy 250th Independence Day from some of our wonderful CHM docents: Jan, Cindy, Joanne, Linda, Barbara, Carver and Nancy. We're celebrating at home today, but join us next week to take in the new exhibit! ♥️🤍💙
Celebrate 250 years of America with a journey through history!
Join the Cookeville History Museum as we open our newest exhibit, Becoming America: Voices of 1776, presented by Cookeville Leisure Services. This special exhibit explores the people, events, and stories that helped shape our nation and commemorates America's 250th anniversary.
The exhibit will be on display July 3 through September 12, giving visitors the opportunity to discover history through engaging exhibits and local perspectives.
Admission is free. Stop by the Cookeville History Museum and celebrate 250 years of America's story with us!
Join the Cookeville History Museum as we open our newest exhibit, Becoming America: Voices of 1776, presented by Cookeville Leisure Services. This special exhibit explores the people, events, and stories that helped shape our nation and commemorates America's 250th anniversary.
The exhibit will be on display July 3 through September 12, giving visitors the opportunity to discover history through engaging exhibits and local perspectives.
Admission is free. Stop by the Cookeville History Museum and celebrate 250 years of America's story with us!
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Cookeville Depot Museum
116 W. Broad Street
Cookeville, TN 38501
Tuesday – Saturday
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
