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Museum of Appalachia
Highway 61, Norris (865) 494-7680


Experience the pre-WWII heritage of the area at this 65 acre Appalachia history complex. John Rice Irwin’s open air museum is called “the most authentic and complete replica of pioneer Appalachian life in the world.” The museum, which has been featured in several national publications, contains over 250,000 pioneer relics and 30 log structures, including a chapel, a schoolhouse, cabins and barns. Open daily during daylight hours. Allow 1 to 3 hours. Admission.

Click Here to visit the Museum of Appalachia’s official website.