Children of Appalachia exhibit at the Museum of Appalachia. Image courtesy of the museum.

Norris, TN – Winter is an exceptional time on the Museum of Appalachia grounds – an opportunity to stroll the grounds and admire the exquisite, primitive beauty of the season, and ponder with amazement, the hardiness of these simple pioneer people who thrived on such a meager existence.

Each Wednesday, during the months of January and February, the Museum will welcome its guests for half the standard admission rate.

The Museum of Appalachia is an internationally acclaimed living history village and farm; home to a rare collection of early pioneer log structures and thousands of artifacts from the Southern Appalachian Mountains.

After enjoying your tour, “sit by the fire a spell” and enjoy a hot, hearty, Southern, home-cooked lunch. The Museum's quaint restaurant offers fresh, home-made, specials, created each day with the only finest ingredients and served with true Southern hospitality; followed by a mouth‐watering home-style dessert.

Spend the afternoon in one the Museum’s indoor venues, including the Hall of Fame, home to the extensive collection of Appalachian exhibits of musical instruments and memorabilia, collections of both famous and infamous regional personalities, Native American relics, the perpetual motion machine, quilts, and so much more.

Browse the Shop at the Museum of Appalachia which features crafts and handiwork from Appalachian artisans, books authored by regional writers and unique Southern and "Made in America" gifts.

The museum is a non-profit, Smithsonian affiliated organization, whose mission is to preserve the artifacts and culture of an earlier time for the benefit of future generations; and to instill in the community – regionally, nationally, and internationally – a greater knowledge of, and appreciation for, the Appalachian heritage.

Adult and children admission tickets are half price, discounted admission will not be combined with any other offer. Group and school admissions, please call for reservations, 865-494-7680.

The Museum is located 16 miles North of Knoxville at I-75, exit, 122, then one mile East. For more information, call 865-494-7680, or visit the website at www.museumofappalachia.org.