Field guide · Phoenix
Hilltop Halls: Campus Art & Antiquity
A tight, walkable loop through three under-the-radar campus collections — ancient artifacts, student-curated art, and a striking modern museum, all a few minutes apart.
Start at the anthropology-heavy McClung Museum right on campus, then wander over to the University's own art gallery for a look at what current students and faculty are making, before finishing at the architecturally bold Knoxville Museum of Art. It's a compact, rain-proof trail that stays close to UT and rewards curiosity over crowds.
The stops
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McClung Museum
Free or low admission; check for rotating archaeology/anthropology exhibits. Good first stop since it's right on campus.
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2
University of Tennessee Knoxville art Gallery
Small student gallery — hours can be limited, so it's worth a quick call ahead. Great for seeing emerging local talent.
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Knoxville Museum of Art
Note the distinctive architecture before you even go in. Allow time for the permanent glass collection.
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