Free Museums in Gatlinburg

"Hollywood Wax Museum Pigeon Forge, which opened in 2012, is both the nation’s largest wax museum and only wax museum focused exclusively on celebrities. It’s your chance to pose for photos with movie stars and pop culture icons like Johnny Cash, Will Smith, Julia Roberts, Johnny Depp, Bradley Cooper, Anne Hathaway, Brad Pitt, and others. Displays include a reinterpretation of Mount Rushmore with the faces of legends John Wayne, Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, and Charlie Chaplin."

"106 Showplace Blvd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 |Read Full Review. If you’re a celebrity guru or film fanatic who’s always dreamed of meeting that one actor, your wish just might come true at the Hollywood Wax Museum. Snuggled between Pigeon Forge’s Castle of Chaos and Maze of Mirrors, the nation’s largest Hollywood wax museum features hundreds of stunningly lifelike sculptures that make you doubt they are made only of wax."

"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 has been in operation for 25 years and has the mission statement of celebrating and promoting art from the Tennessee area. The building is a work of art itself as it is made of marble mined in Tennessee, and it also has the claim to fame of having the largest glass installation in the world called the Cycle of Life. You can find the work of artists from all over the state of Tennessee here as well as pieces by up and coming talent from the region."

"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."

"For 25 years, the Knoxville Museum of Art has done its best to promote local art from the state, focusing on Southern Appalachian culture and artists from the region. With no admission cost, it’s among the free things to do in Knoxville that is a great way to occupy yourself this weekend. The Museum of Art is housed in a beautiful building made from state-mined marble, racking up a $6 million renovation bill."

"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 the amazing book come to life right before your eyes when you visit Guinness World Records Adventure!. Inside, you’ll find unbelievable exhibits, authentic memorabilia, intriguing displays, and themed galleries. You can test your skills and even attempt to break a world record in the new Largest Interactive Challenge Gallery!"

"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."

"If you are looking for the perfect photograph to bring home that captures the magic of the Great Smoky Mountains, look no further than William Britten Photography!. The images at this gallery express the heart and soul of the Smokies throughout the different seasons of the year. Whether you want a photograph that depicts the stunning fall foliage or a winter scene of snow covered peaks, you can find it at William Britten Photography in the Morning Mist Village shopping area!"

"As one of the most fascinating art galleries in Gatlinburg TN, Heartwood Galleries presents an amazing collection of artwork that has been carved by a chainsaw!. While visiting the gallery, you can actually watch as thick logs are sculpted into graceful shapes such as life sized angels, gazelles, eagles and even the famous Smoky Mountain bears!. You can even bring in your own sketch to Heartwood Galleries to present your own idea for a custom order!"

"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."

"The Great Smoky Mountain Wheel is a beautiful Ferris wheel located at The Island in Pigeon Forge. Standing at 200 feet tall, this towering wheel offers breathtaking views of the Smoky Mountains and the city of Pigeon Forge. Guests will enjoy the sights from inside climate controlled all-glass gondolas that can sit up to 8 people."

"After a day of exploring, I started comparing Pigeon Forge to Niagara Falls, Canada, but a super hyped-up version. And just like Clifton Hill, it has a giant, climate-controlled ferris wheel. The Great Smoky Mountain Wheel is at the Island at Pigeon Forge and you can’t miss it."

"Even if you’re on vacation, a healthy meal can be a great idea to lighten things up and refuel after a busy day on the trail or exploring the many attractions. Healthy Balance Meals makes good choices easy – offering real food, crafted with love, and ready when you are. They offer dine-in options and a ready-to-eat take-home menu, as well as catering."

"Just because you go on vacation doesn’t mean you have to eat unhealthy the entire time!. Healthy Balance Meals is a local place to eat in Sevierville TN that serves healthful meals. You can get a burrito bowl with all your favorite toppings."

"Went for the first time today, everyone is so friendly, I took home a bunch of their prepped frozen meals today, ate one when I got home and it was absolutely..."

"Located far from the center of Whittier, Taco Bell is a really good low-priced Fast Food Restaurant. You can get Mexican food in the Fast Food Restaurant. Taco Bell is a a great place for Family-Friendly Dining and Late Night Dining."

"We love their Spinach Artichokes dip appetizer it was delicious!. Their pizza was good and their server Gary was great!!!!. A couple tiny issues with the our..."

"The food is great, the staff are friendly, the owners are always friendly and ready to greet guests. Entertainment is always family-oriented, from…"

"The Pine Box Boys were playing at Preservation Pub that night, so we popped on in after the jazz had subsided. Not only has Pres Pub expanded in the decade since I left, but its rooftop is one of the most charming little nooks in all of downtown. Bonus: It was a perfectly balmy summer evening, devoid of humidity, a rarity for this time of year."