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Museums in Knoxville, TN you can visit free or discounted with a membership

Always call ahead. Rules change and each museum sets its own.

12 places in Knoxville, TN are on at least one program list. Program lists checked Oct 13, 2026; sources are at the bottom of this page. The benefit shown is what each program's list says; your card must show the program's logo.

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• East Tennessee Historical Society

  601 S. Gay StreetWebsite
  • Time Travelers Discounted entry Discounted Admission, Gift Shop Discount Free Admission, Gift No uniform benefit: each site sets its own (free admission, discounted admission, gift shop discount, etc.). The network paused list updates; the current list is dated January 2026, so confirm with the site before you go.

• Ijams Nature Center

  2915 Island Home AveWebsiteCall ahead: 865-577-4717 ext 1002
  • ANCA Member perks Member Rate for Programs; Free Parking

• Knox Heritage

  3425 Kingston PikeCall ahead: (865) 523-8008
  • SERM Free entry

• Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum

  2743 Wimpole AvenueWebsiteCall ahead: (865) 862-8717
  • AHS Free or discounted entry Free or Discounted Educational Programs; Gift Shop Discounts

• Knoxville Museum of Art

  1050 World’s Fair Park Dr.Call ahead: (865)525-6101
  • NARM Free entry
  • SERM Free entry
  • MARP Free entry

• McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture

  1327 Circle Park DriveWebsiteCall ahead: (865) 974-2144
  • NARM Free entry
  • ROAM Free entry
  • ASTC Free entry If you buy a membership here, these levels include ASTC: Group: Reciprocal Membership Not valid within 90 miles of your home museum or home.
  • SERM Free entry

• Museum of East Tennessee History

  601 South Gay StreetWebsiteCall ahead: 865-215-8830
  • EBT card $5 or less entry

• Sunsphere Observation Deck

  Clinch AvenueWebsiteCall ahead: (865) 314-0660
  • EBT card $5 or less entry

• The Muse Knoxville

  516 N Beaman StWebsiteCall ahead: (865) 594-1494
  • ASTC Free entry If you buy a membership here, these levels include ASTC: Group: Individual Membership, Grandparent Membership, Family Membership, Family Plus Membership Proof of residence required. Not valid within 90 miles of your home museum or home.
  • ACM 50% off entry

• University of Tennessee Gardens

  2518 Jacob DriveWebsiteCall ahead: (865) 974-3656
  • AHS Free or discounted entry Free or Discounted Educational Programs

• Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame

  S Hall of Fame DrWebsite
  • Bank of America card Free on the 1st full weekend Saturdays only.

• Zoo Knoxville

  3500 KNOXVILLE ZOO DRIVEWebsite
  • AZA 50% off entry AZA code 50%: members of participating zoos get 50% off.
  • Bank of America card Free on the 1st full weekend

Sources

• NARM: official list, checked Oct 13, 2026
• ROAM: official list, checked Oct 13, 2026
• ASTC: official list, checked Oct 13, 2026
• ACM: official list, checked Oct 13, 2026
• AHS: official list, checked Oct 13, 2026
• AZA: official list, checked Oct 13, 2026
• Time Travelers: official list, checked Oct 13, 2026
• ANCA: official list, checked Oct 13, 2026
• SERM: official list, checked Oct 13, 2026
• MARP: official list, checked Oct 13, 2026
• EBT card: official list, checked Oct 13, 2026
• Bank of America card: official list, checked Oct 13, 2026

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