Free Museums in Sevierville

"The Hollywood Wax Museum is another one of the best Pigeon Forge Parkway attractions. This popular museum is overflowing with celebrities…or wax replicas of them at least!. Visitors will have the chance to snap selfies with some of the biggest stars on the planet, including Tom Hanks, Angelina Jolie, Halle Berry, Will Ferrell, Natalie Portman, and Harrison Ford."

"Amazing pictures and unforgettable memories are the names of the game inside the Hollywood Wax Museum!. This 2-story building features replicas of film, television, and music celebrities. It is also open year round and conveniently located right off the Pigeon Forge Parkway."

"The Knoxville Museum of Art, designed by American architect Edward Larrabee Barnes, offers tours, workshops, outreach programs, artist residencies and more. In addition to its permanent exhibits, it hosts a range of temporary exhibitions from a wide variety of artists. In 2014, the museum unveiled a monumental glass installation – the largest figural glass installation in the world – by Knoxville artist Richard Jolley."

"The locally-quarried Tennessee pink marble building houses works from regional artists. Children can release their inner artist at the Creative Corner. Don't miss Knoxville-native Richard Jolley's "Cycle of Life: Within the Power of Dreams and the Wonder of Infinity," the largest assembled figurative glass-and-steel in the world."

"Another one of the unique museums in Gatlinburg is the Guinness World Records Adventure, where you can see the pages of the famous book come to life!. You are sure to be entertained and mesmerized by the authentic memorabilia, unbelievable exhibits, and themed galleries!. There are also 20 interactive games and challenges for you to play including Block Breaker, Quick Draw, Lumberjack Tree Hack, and Frisbee Toss."

"See hundreds of exhibits at the Guinness World Records Adventure!. As one of the new Ripley’s attractions in Gatlinburg, it’s sure to be popular and something you don’t want to miss!. They also have trivia, galleries, authentic memorabilia, and a ton of displays for you to see."

"Explore the timeless faces of Southern Appalachian mountain folk and the rural farmers in the pencil and paint artwork at the Paul Murray Gallery!. This art gallery is located on Gatlinburg’s historic 8-mile loop road and is one of the highlights of the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community. Artist Paul Murray records the timeless faces of the pioneer lifestyle, and he has several art collections available, including the Appalachia Series, Mirrored Souls Collection, the Ouellette Series and The Last of the Legend Series."

"The Paul Murray Studio & Gallery displays the work of one of Gatlinburg’s most accomplished artists. After dropping out of school at age 13, Paul Murray became a professional painter and sketch artist. Murray’s work focuses on the rural residents of the Appalachian mountains."

"Browse an inspirational collection of handcrafted artwork at the Love Life Live Life gallery in the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community!. This beautiful studio is owned by talented artist Kimberly Bylo, who creates all types of stunning pendants and earrings. Whether you are looking for a personal souvenir or a gift for a loved one, you won’t find fused glass jewelry like this anywhere else in the Smokies!"

"Mike and Cheryl Fowler as well as their daughter Ava run this clay studio, where you can buy handmade pottery and also take a seat behind the potter’s wheel for some hands-on instruction."

"Just a block away from Market Square and diagonal to the East Tennessee History Center, it’s a great place to start the day with some caffeine and pleasant conversation with your barista. And if you like the neighborhood already, that’s greater than great since you’ll be looping back around to it later in the day."

"You’ll be able to easily find souvenirs from gift shops in this area, like airbrush shirts. Want to do something cheesy yet fun?. Get an old-time picture taken of you and your family!"

"At Reagan Terrace Mall, you’ll be able to grab novelty stuff from souvenir stores, like t-shirts, mugs, and keychains. There’s even a store just for sports collectibles. The scent of fudge wafting from The Fudge Shoppe will make you want to buy some."

"Smokies Cuban Cafe is the only Cuban restaurant in the Smokies. They serve authentic Cuban cuisine, and some of the menu items include a Cuban sandwich, a croquette sandwich, and roasted pulled pork. Other entrees include palomilla steak, milanese steak, and fried pork chunks."

"3526 Parkway, Suite 4, Pigeon Forge 865-365-1700www.facebook.com/pg/SmokiesCubancafepf/. This locally owned gem serves up authentic Cuban food for both breakfast and brunch. You are sure to find all your favorites including Cuban sandwiches, plantains, and yucca fries."

"This charming cafe serves authentic Cuban dishes that are sure to please. Before heading to Dollywood, grab a breakfast sandwich with Cuban bread, tomato, olive oil, and garlic. Other favorites include fried plantains, cheese empanadas, and guava pastries."

"The Iris Theater at the Gatlinburg Space Needle is another wonderful destination for live entertainment in Gatlinburg. The Iris is currently hosting Impossibilities: An Evening of Magic, Mindreading, and Mayhem."

"Knoxville Children’s Theater is known for being one of the best places to bring youngsters if you are in town. The theater is located in the historic downtown area of Tennessee and aims to celebrate culture and the arts through a series of performances by children, for children. You can enjoy a diverse range of shows, from more serious pieces, to musicals, and if you want you can even attend a class or a workshop here."

"The Knoxville Children’s Theater can be found in the city’s downtown area and has the goal of providing fun shows for children, performed by children!. It’s one of this Tennessee city’s most wonderful things to see, with diverse show options that introduce kids to the arts in friendly and exciting ways. A big of a hidden gem, the unassuming buildings of the Children’s Theater holds a multitude of whimsy within."

"If you’re bringing the little ones along, the Children’s Theatre might be a bit more age-appropriate than some other performance venues in town. Plus, all of their shows are put on by children!. Not only does this place provide the little actors with essential life skills like public speaking, teamwork, and self-confidence, they create some much-needed family entertainment."

"Then there’s the Clarence Brown Theatre on the University of Tennessee campus, which has a 500-seat auditorium that showcases its most popular stage shows. There’s also a much smaller black box theater for more experimental performances."