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Hunter Museum of American Art

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The Hunter Museum of American Art in Chattanooga presents a comprehensive collection spanning over 300 years of American creativity. Housed in a dramatic combination of a historic 1905 mansion and a sleek contemporary glass-and-steel wing, the museum offers panoramic river views. Visitors can explore works by artists such as Mary Cassatt, Winslow Homer, and Georgia O'Keeffe, alongside rotating contemporary exhibitions. The museum's setting on the bluff and its thoughtful curation make it a cultural highlight of the city.

Don't miss

  • View Thomas Hart Benton's mural 'The Arts of Life in America'
  • Explore the contemporary sculpture garden with river views
  • See works by African American artists in the permanent collection

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