Murfreesboro, Tennessee · Published by Emberlight Studios
Updated October 2026 · 10 places · Murfreesboro
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Our top picks are Cannonsburgh Village, Bradley Academy Museum and Cultural Center and Oaklands Mansion.
These museums, historic sites, galleries and attractions are located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The list includes city, county, university and locally operated sites; hours and visitor access may vary by day or exhibit.
312 South Front Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Cannonsburgh Village is a historic village representing about 100 years of early Tennessee life, from the 1830s to the 1930s. Its buildings and features include a gristmill, schoolhouse, museum, caboose, general store and blacksmith shop.
Best for: local history
415 South Academy Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Bradley Academy Museum and Cultural Center is a museum housed in the historic Bradley Academy building. It contains an original classroom and an exhibit on early settlers of Murfreesboro and Rutherford County.
Best for: local history
901 North Maney Avenue, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Oaklands Mansion is a historic house museum in Murfreesboro. Its history reflects local prosperity before the Civil War, the hardships of the war, and the community's history.
Best for: historic house tours
3501 Old Nashville Highway, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Stones River National Battlefield preserves and interprets the site of the Battle of Stones River, fought from December 31, 1862, through January 2, 1863. The National Park Service provides information about the battle and visitor access at the battlefield.
Best for: Civil War history
$ · 502 SE Broad Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
The Discovery Center at Murfree Spring provides hands-on educational opportunities. Its programming and exhibits support learning through interactive experiences.
Best for: families
816 Old Salem Road, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Earth Experience is the Middle Tennessee Museum of Natural History. Its collections include fossils and dinosaur material, as well as gems, rocks and minerals.
Best for: natural history
Free · South Public Square, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
The Rutherford County Historic Courthouse Museum is located in the historic county courthouse. The museum presents county artifacts and is a partnership between the Rutherford County Archives and MTSU's Center for Historic Preservation.
Best for: county history
Free · 1301 East Main Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37132
Todd Art Gallery is a university art gallery in the Todd Art Building on the MTSU campus. It presents exhibitions and is open to visitors during its posted gallery hours.
Best for: visual art
Free · 319 North Maple Street, Suite 200, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Murfree Art Gallery is a community exhibition space presented in collaboration with MTSU Art and Design and Todd Art Gallery. It hosts rotating art exhibitions in the Rutherford County Property Assessor's Office.
Best for: local art
110 West College Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
The Center for the Arts is a nonprofit arts organization in downtown Murfreesboro. It presents theatrical productions, visual-art exhibitions, concerts, dance performances and arts education.
Best for: performing and visual arts