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

Cookeville History Museum18 hours ago

The Cookeville History Museum will be closed on Saturday, July 4th to celebrate our nation’s 250th! ♥️🤍💙

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Cookeville Leisure Services Department22 hours ago

We loved welcoming the SAC group to the Cookeville History Museum and Depot Museum this past week. Three groups of Pre-K and kindergarten students enjoyed discovering local history through hands-on learning and fun experiences.

A special thank you to Linda, one of our wonderful Friends of the Depot volunteers, for helping lead the tour and sharing her passion for Cookeville's history. We appreciate all of our volunteers who help inspire the next generation of history lovers!

#MakingTheGoodLifeBetter #CookevilleHistory #CookevilleHistoryMuseum #CommunityLearning

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Cookeville History Museum2 days ago

Tickets on sale now for Night at the Museums: Indoor Encore! http://www.cpactn.com/

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Cookeville History Museum6 days ago

💡FUN FACT FRIDAY💡
SO EXCITING!!! The iconic Cream City sign is shining bright once again! ✨
Thanks to a Downtown Improvement Grant from the State of Tennessee, this beloved piece of Cookeville history has been fully rewired and restored. 🍨
Visit CityScape's page to learn more about the sign and how YOU can help! https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1D7PHqjKNV/

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Cookeville Leisure Services Department1 week ago

Thank you to everyone who has stopped by the Cookeville History Museum to take a photo with our new mural! We love seeing the community engage with this beautiful addition that celebrates Cookeville's story.

If you haven't visited yet, be sure to stop by, snap a photo, and email it to ls@cookeville-tn.gov for a chance to be featured on our social media pages! While you're there, take time to explore the museum and learn more about the mural and the rich history of Cookeville.

40 E Broad St, Cookeville, TN 38501

We can't wait to see your photos!

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Cookeville History Museum2 weeks ago

See y'all at 1:30 pm this Saturday, June 20th! 🤩

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What Visitors Say!

So much cool stuff! The standing exhibits and the rotating special exhibits are beautifully put together, fun to investigate, and a plethora of information about the local community and its ties to the state and country at large.

This small building holds a large amount of information and artifacts regarding the birth of our city. There are also new exhibits as well, one of which has been a tribute to nurses in our area. It was very interesting and informative. Cookeville is greatly blessed with this museum!!

A lot of interesting history for such a small space. It was nice to wander around at your own pace. Great place for history buffs and it’s free.

Marvelous display of Cookeville from Indians to now!! Enjoyed by us and my 87-year-old Dad who was visiting. We’ve lived here for over 30 years, but this was our first visit. We’ll come again!!!

The timeline of events tells Cookeville and regional history. The staff is incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and truly make it a unique experience. The organization and exhibits are impressive. Make sure to walk down to the depot.

Cookeville Depot Museum

116 W. Broad Street
Cookeville, TN 38501

Tuesday – Saturday
10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Cookeville History Museum