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Knoxville Museum of Art

A sight in World's Fair Park, Knoxville, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Midday.

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Knoxville Museum of Art in World's Fair Park, Knoxville
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Why go

Free museum focused on East Tennessee art, with Richard Jolley's glass installation.

It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Knoxville, alongside 3 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 place for a drink. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with World's Fair Park & Sunsphere and J.C. Holdway.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
World's Fair Park
Price
Free
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Midday

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Knoxville, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    World's Fair Park & Sunsphere

    1982 World's Fair grounds with the gold Sunsphere tower.

    Sight · 0.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    J.C. Holdway

    Chef Joseph Lenn's wood-fired Southern cooking downtown.

    Food · 0.3 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Yassin's Falafel House

    Beloved downtown falafel shop run by a Syrian refugee family.

    Food · 0.3 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Market Square

    Pedestrian square with restaurants, patios and a Saturday farmers market.

    Sight · 0.4 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Tennessee Theatre

    Restored 1928 movie palace with a Mighty Wurlitzer organ.

    Sight · 0.4 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Pretentious Beer Co.

    Old City brewery and glassblowing studio pouring beer in its own glassware.

    Drinks · 0.6 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Knoxville Museum of Art is a stop on our Smokies Weekend route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Knoxville

Knoxville Museum of Art is our only sight pick in Knoxville; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Knoxville guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Knoxville run from 47°F in January to 89°F in August; July is usually the wettest month. For Knoxville Museum of Art itself, we suggest: Midday.

Modelled monthly averages for Knoxville from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Knoxville weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
1050 Worlds Fair Park Dr, Knoxville, TN 37916, USA
Coordinates
35.96243, -83.92523
Destination
Knoxville, Tennessee

Knoxville Museum of Art: quick answers

How much time do you need at Knoxville Museum of Art?

Plan on about an hour at Knoxville Museum of Art. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Knoxville Museum of Art?

Our pick: Midday. Insider tip: Free entry; closed Mondays.

Is Knoxville Museum of Art free?

Yes, we list Knoxville Museum of Art as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Knoxville Museum of Art?

Knoxville Museum of Art is at 1050 Worlds Fair Park Dr, Knoxville, TN 37916, USA, in World's Fair Park. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Knoxville Museum of Art?

Knoxville Museum of Art appears on Smokies Weekend, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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