2022
McClung Museum to Feature One of the Most Significant Collections of Tennessee Artist William Edmondson in New Exhibition
The McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture is proud to announce the special exhibition, The Sculpture of William Edmondson: […]
The Spirit of Día de los Muertos Spotlight: La Catrina
The elegantly dressed skeleton, now known simply as La Catrina, is an iconic figure of Día de los muertos. Can you […]
Artifact of the Month: Fishing Technology of the Tennessee River Valley
Before the completion of Nickajack Dam in 1964, the Tennessee River wound its way south, away from modern-day Chattanooga and […]
#Plantofthemonth: Acorn
With caps situated like tiny hats, acorns (Quercus sp.) are one of the most easily recognizable nuts. Acorns are not […]
McClung Museum to Host Día de los Muertos Festival
McClung Museum will host a free community festival celebrating Día de los Muertos (the Day of the Dead) on November […]
EL MCCLUNG MUSEUM ORGANIZA UN FESTIVAL POR EL DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS
El 5 de noviembre, el McClung Museum celebrará un festival comunitario gratuito en honor al Día de los Muertos. Click […]
#Plantofthemonth: Bottle Gourd
Oh my gourd, it’s our October plant of the month – bottle gourd! Pumpkins get plenty of attention this time […]

The Spirit of Día de los Muertos Artist Spotlight: Laura E. Contreras-Alanís
Words from the Artist Through this installation, my hope is that you have taken a little bit of our culture […]