Had a lot of interesting artifacts and information. The exhibits were very repetitive and not well organized. The gift shop was very nice.
On our way home from a mini vacation in TN, we had to stop in Cherokee, NC to learn about the tribes. We had more time on our return trip for this stop. Rt. 441 was closed over the Smokies, had to go the long way around, so listen to winter forecasts. We paid entry of $10 each as adults. Many of us have small % of Indian blood in us as our distant relatives relayed, as they came in contact with various tribes as they pushed thru the US (via family stories, possibly one relative was of the 7 civilized clans). The Museum starts off in the Paleo then Archaic, then Mississippian periods. My husband and I got to see, read and hear more pieces of our past. Reading and seeing more information helps us understand the life of our grandparents (great grandparents) in Oklahoma and the lack of completed Ancestry paper trails. If you like history or want your children to see & learn the Indian History, this was very informative! You are allowed to take photos of all inside exhibits for now. The gift shop is big and has some local gifts available. PS: The repetition, reminds me of school book information and is helpful for school children, to link people or incidents.
Loved coming here ; you learn so.much about the history.. It did leave me in tears.. I suggest you.visit this museum.. The trail of tears left me in a trail of tears .. Just thinking this really happened back many moons ago those poor pitiful souls loosing their land..
We took our grandchildren here. They loved it and so we did. Interacting with exhibits. Everyone learned something without knowing it.
We liked reading and seeing pictures of early and to date of what took place on the reservation and how it is today.
I learned a lot about Native American History, I would suggest everyone visit this spot atleast once
Interesting Museum explains a lot of Cherokee History. I just thought it cost a little more than it was worth to visit.
This museum packs a lot of information into a little space. I feel like I only saw half of what was there and I would like to go back again. There were numerous exhibits with audio that are interesting for kids. Not much in the way of hands on exhibits. The gift shop is closed on Fridays.
This museum is really nice and we learned a lot. You begin with a little film and then walk through at your own pace. Totally worth the $10 pp to get in.
A must see in Cherokee. A very informative and learning experience. Lots of artifacts. Video starts you off. Sculptures were interesting. Located on the main road through Cherokee.