Hunter Museum of American Art

Mission: To preserve and present American art and connect the community through inspiring educational and visitor-focused experiences for all.

Perched on an 80-foot bluff overlooking the Tennessee River, the Hunter Museum of American Art features a collection of nearly 3,000 works illustrating the diversity of the American story and the creativity of the American spirit. Galleries filled with paintings and drawings, sculptures and new media will bring out your inner artist.

The Hunter Museum is a national model exemplifying how art museums can transform the communities they serve. With its iconic campus, exceptional collection of American art and engagement in and with the community, the Hunter is an essential space where all people are welcomed to experience creativity, connect, and share ideas.

Here at the Hunter Museum of American Art, we are firm believers that art and creativity are forces for personal growth and positive community change, and we are honored to serve as a cultural resource for our community. As we strive to better engage our diverse audiences in active dialogues about the importance, meaning, and relevance of American art, the Hunter continues to re-imagine and re-interpret American art through compelling programs for every age and through diverse and interactive exhibitions. These programs and exhibitions are shaped by our commitment to representing a variety of experiences, cultures, and perspectives in hopes that visitors see art with new eyes as a way to better understand the many facets of American history and to learn more about what makes us Americans today.