McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture

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McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture
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The McClung Museum on the University of Tennessee campus in June 2021.
McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture
Established1963
LocationUniversity of Tennessee, Knoxville
TypeNatural history and culture
AccreditationAmerican Alliance of Museums
Collection sizeNatural history, archaeology, anthropology, decorative arts, local history
Website McClung Museum Homepage

The McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture is a museum located on the campus of the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Built in 1963, exhibits focus on natural history, archaeology, anthropology, decorative arts, and local history.

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Long-term exhibits include:

In addition, the McClung Museum houses special exhibitions that temporarily showcase art or artifacts from other collections or institutions. The McClung Museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution. [1]

See also

References

  1. "Archaeology and the Native Peoples of Tennessee". Exhibits. The Journal of Heritage Stewardship. Retrieved July 16, 2011.

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