In 1937, the Tennessee General Assembly created a state museum to house World War I and Spanish-American War mementoes and other collections from the state, the Tennessee Historical Society and other groups. The museum located in the lower level of the James K. Polk Center, features history, art, quilts, furniture and changing cultural exhibitions. The State Museum currently occupies three floors, covering approximately 120,000 square feet with more than 60,000 square feet devoted to permanent exhibits of more than 5,000 artifacts. Admission is free to the public. For more information, including hours and directions, please visit: www.tnmuseum.org
