The Cookeville History Museum opened its new location at 40 East Broad Street across from City Hall in the former Respiratory Home Care, Inc. building in April 2007. We are thrilled with our new location and look forward to having you come out and enjoy our community's history exhibited in our new facility. We thank you for your interest and support of the Cookeville History Museum! For more information please call 520-5455 or e-mail.
HOURS: Wednesday-Saturday, 10am - 4pm.
Now Showing...
"The Soft Voices of Putnam County: Exploring the Lives of Women". This exhibit focuses on the lives of eight extraordinary women of Putnam County in celebration of Women's History Month. Due to the great response this exhibit has received, It will run through the end of June!
Upcoming Events...
"A NIGHT AT THE MUSEUMS"
On Saturday September 26, 2009 the Cookeville Museums—the Depot and the History Museums- will be hosting “A Night at the Museums.” Similar to the Ben Stiller movie, “A Night at the Museum,” the two city owned museums will come to life! The event will start at the Cookeville History Museum where costumed performers will bring events and people out of Cookeville’s history to life. As the evening progresses, the audience will walk down East Broad Street where they can speak with strolling former Cookevillians who will be discussing what Cookeville was like 100 years ago, especially on the West Side of town. When the audience reaches the Depot Museum, it will also come to life with former railroad employees and citizens discussing events at the Depot over the last 100 years. This event is a continuation of the Depot Centennial Celebration that was kicked off by the Centennial parade in June. There is no admission price per sae; however, contributions will certainly be appreciated! There will be a donation box at the History Museum for those interested in participating. “A Night at the Museums” will begin at 6:30pm. Hope to see you there!
