The Museum of the Cherokee People, formerly known as the Museum of the Cherokee Indian, is a 501 3 nonprofit cultural arts and history museum, …
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Feb 11, 2025
Do not go here this is not a museum, it’s an office building. One small room one smaller room. Few pics on wall little pottery looks to have just been made. Took us about 3-4 min.Full review by Todd P
Feb 3, 2025
This was wonderful tour of history and some pottery that was made by the Cherokee People. I loved the displays. There was one that made me cry. I am thankful many hid in the hills!!! The Trial Of Te…Full review by Theresa L
Sep 20, 2024
Alway enjoy driving through Cherokee. It has changed so much in the past 20-30 years. The mystique of the indigenous community is very interesting. Can't wait for it to be open again. We saw the clos…Full review by Butch R
We are traveling to this area over spring break with our 9 and 5 year old girls. Understanding young children don’t have the attention span for museums in general, should we even consider this one? My 3rd grader has started learning about American history so I think it would be awesome for her. But the 5 year old?? Any input is appreciated!
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My son is 6. We have been going since he was about 4. He appreciates the museum. I think your kids will like it.
A visit will depend on what a visitor does. My visit was in the neighborhood of about three hours, this included detailed photographing all exhibits-good lighting for photography …
A visit will depend on what a visitor does. My visit was in the neighborhood of about three hours, this included detailed photographing all exhibits-good lighting for photography-reading much exhibit information-each exhibit has much information-12-14 minute video at the beginning-the Cherokee's view on how the tribe was created-ending with through a very supplied gift shop. My suggestion is to arrive early before the main crowd arrives, as there won't be so many other visitors in your way. Enjoy what you view & read.
Do you need to buy your tickets ahead of time? Do the tickets have a specific time on them?
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We walked in and bought our tickets at the ticket counter at the time we toured the museum. We didn’t get a paper ticket. I don’t think tickets would be time stamped.
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I believe I have Cherokee ancestry. How can I find out more?
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The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is one of 574 federally recognized tribes in the United States, and one of three federally recognized Cherokee tribes. This nation-to-nation...
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