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Free things to do in Knoxville
3 genuinely free places in and around Knoxville, Tennessee — each with an honest receipt for what the day really costs once parking and lunch are counted.
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MuseumVerifiedKnoxville Museum of Art
East Tennessee art museum overlooking World's Fair Park, with permanent and changing exhibitions and free general admission; closed on several…
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Knoxville Museum of Art
East Tennessee art museum overlooking World's Fair Park, with permanent and changing exhibitions and free general admission; closed on several…
Knoxville Museum of Art
Knoxville, Tennessee
East Tennessee art museum overlooking World's Fair Park, with permanent and changing exhibitions and free general admission; closed on several holidays and University of Tennessee home-football dates.
Museum visitor lots and metered street parking are available; the museum explicitly identifies its visitor lots as free.
Parking is a guide (~ typical short visit). Rates change — confirm on arrival or on the map.
MuseumVerifiedMcClung Museum of Natural History & Culture
University of Tennessee museum covering archaeology, ancient Egypt, Tennessee fossils, geology and cultural history, with always-free admission…
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McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture
University of Tennessee museum covering archaeology, ancient Egypt, Tennessee fossils, geology and cultural history, with always-free admission…
McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture
Knoxville, Tennessee
University of Tennessee museum covering archaeology, ancient Egypt, Tennessee fossils, geology and cultural history, with always-free admission during public hours.
Designated museum visitor parking is available, but its cost and validation rules should be checked before visiting.
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GardenVerifiedUT Gardens, Knoxville
The Knoxville site of Tennessee's official state botanical garden, featuring year-round ornamental and teaching gardens open from sunrise to…
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UT Gardens, Knoxville
The Knoxville site of Tennessee's official state botanical garden, featuring year-round ornamental and teaching gardens open from sunrise to…
UT Gardens, Knoxville
Knoxville, Tennessee
The Knoxville site of Tennessee's official state botanical garden, featuring year-round ornamental and teaching gardens open from sunrise to sunset; ordinary admission is free, although special events can charge.
Visitor parking is available near the gardens; no general parking-cost promise is made here.
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