Museum
Experience the 11,000 year old Cherokee story through priceless ancient artifacts, computer generated imagery, artwork, life-sized figures, dioramas, and more.Contact us for “Cherokee Experiences” for groups, Cherokee language courses, teacher workshops and performances by the Warriors of AniKituhwa.The Museum of the Cherokee Indian is fully handicapped-accessible throughout its exhibits, new education and research wing and restrooms.
OPEN: 7 days/week year round. Closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
SUMMER HOURS: (Jun-Aug): 9am-7pm Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm Sundays
WINTER HOURS: (Sep-May): 9am-5pm Monday-Sunday
ADMISSION: Adults $10; Children (ages 6-13) $6; Children 5 and under admitted free.
GROUPS: Group Rates and Custom Itineraries available. “Cherokee Group Experience” available for groups of 20 or more. Click for more information.DISCOUNTS: AAA “Show Your Card & Save” discount. Show your AAA card and receive 10% off admission at the Museum of the Cherokee Indian. AARP discounts also available.
LOCATION: 589 Tsali Blvd., Cherokee, NC. Intersection of Tsali Blvd. and Drama Road 828.497.3481
“One of the top ten native sites east of the Mississippi.” -Kevin Gover, Director, National Museum of the American Indian.
“The Museum of the Cherokee Indian is revolutionary in its ability to tell stories, and should be a model to other museums that are struggling to engage their audience with their message.” – Van Romans, Walt Disney Imagineering, Glendale, California
