Cookeville History Museum

Open Tuesday – Saturday
10:00 am till 4:00 pm

Free Admission

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Cookeville History Museum

The museum houses a self-paced, permanent exhibit on the history of this community, including a timeline around the building that begins with the first people to the area and ends with what is happening today. The front gallery is dedicated to local history exhibits, traveling exhibits and collection displays. We are part of the City of Cookeville’s Department of Leisure Services and Public Facilities, Historical Arts Division. Visit the Cookeville History Museum and let us share our story with you.

Current Exhibit

History Marks The Spot

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Cookeville History Museum
1 day ago
Cookeville History Museum

Extended--but only for today and tomorrow! #ThinkBigDriveSmallEXTENDED through Wednesday, May 1 - microcars from the Lane Motor Museum collection at the Cookeville History Museum located at 40 East Broad Street, Cookeville, TN. Open Tuesdays thru Saturdays and admission is FREE! ... See MoreSee Less

Extended--but only for today and tomorrow! #ThinkBigDriveSmall
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This Saturday in the big tent in Dogwood Park behind the Cookeville History Museum! 🗣 #cookevillestoryfest #ckvlcool Cookeville Leisure Services Department ... See MoreSee Less

This Saturday in the big tent in Dogwood Park behind the Cookeville History Museum! 🗣 #CookevilleStoryfest #CKVLcool Cookeville Leisure Services DepartmentImage attachment
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Final week to see our visiting microcars from the Lane Motor Museum! Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Free admission! #ThinkBigDriveSmall #ckvlcool ... See MoreSee Less

Final week to see our visiting microcars from the Lane Motor Museum! Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Free admission! #ThinkBigDriveSmall #CKVLcool
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2 weeks ago
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#ICYMI Pioneer Day was a hoot. Don’t miss it the next time it rolls around! #CKVLcool #CookevilleMuseums @cookevilleleisureservicesdepartment BIG THANKS to Derek Herren ❣️ ... See MoreSee Less

#ICYMI Pioneer Day was a hoot. Don’t miss it the next time it rolls around! #CKVLcool #CookevilleMuseums @cookevilleleisureservicesdepartment BIG THANKS to Derek Herren ❣️Image attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment
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Thank you for hosting this event and the micro car exhibit! I'm happy I was able to attend. 🙂

Thanks for putting this on. We brought our grand daughters and they enjoyed it very much.

We didn't see this! So sad we missed it

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What Visitors Say!

So much cool stuff! The standing exhibits and the rotating special exhibits are beautifully put together, fun to investigate, and a plethora of information about the local community and its ties to the state and country at large.

This small building holds a large amount of information and artifacts regarding the birth of our city. There are also new exhibits as well, one of which has been a tribute to nurses in our area. It was very interesting and informative. Cookeville is greatly blessed with this museum!!

A lot of interesting history for such a small space. It was nice to wander around at your own pace. Great place for history buffs and it’s free.

Marvelous display of Cookeville from Indians to now!! Enjoyed by us and my 87-year-old Dad who was visiting. We’ve lived here for over 30 years, but this was our first visit. We’ll come again!!!

The timeline of events tells Cookeville and regional history. The staff is incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and truly make it a unique experience. The organization and exhibits are impressive. Make sure to walk down to the depot.

Early times in Cookeville

Cookeville Depot Museum

116 W. Broad Street
Cookeville, TN 38501

Tuesday – Saturday
10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Cookeville Depot and Museum