# Tennessee State Museum Winter History Labs & Children's Discovery Gallery > Place to go for families in the Nashville–Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin area (TN). Times are Central Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Tennessee State Museum, 1000 Rosa L Parks Blvd, Nashville, TN 37208 - Ages: All ages welcome (Children's Gallery tailored for ages 2-10; Free admission for all) - Price: FREE admission for all visitors and free public parking - Organizer: Tennessee State Museum - Official page: https://tnmuseum.org/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/tennessee-state-museum-winter-history-labs-and-children-s-discovery-ga--listing-75eb609adbd7f61c2a924f4c ## About Located beside the Bicentennial Mall in downtown Nashville, the Tennessee State Museum is a premier 137,000-square-foot cultural institution that provides completely free admission year-round to all visitors. During winter, the museum serves as a warm, welcoming learning sanctuary for families eager to explore Tennessee's rich history from prehistoric mastodons to modern civil rights and country music roots. A favorite destination for families with young children is the dedicated Children's Gallery, an interactive space where children can step inside a pioneer log cabin, play with wooden historical toys, assemble magnetic state maps, and engage in storytimes. On weekends, the museum hosts Winter History Labs, offering free drop-in craft activities and artifact touch stations led by knowledgeable museum educators. With spacious, sparkling-clean galleries and multimedia exhibits, it is one of Nashville's best indoor winter outings. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Exceptional step-free accessibility with expansive wide corridors, automated push-button doors, and smooth elevators connecting all public floors. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Dedicated private mother's nursing room located on the first floor near the Children's Gallery; comfortable upholstered benches and clean restrooms with infant changing tables. • Age Suitability: Perfect for all ages, featuring exhibits tailored from toddlers up through adults; completely free admission for every visitor. • Sensory Tips: Quiet, climate-controlled museum atmosphere; spacious galleries allow plenty of personal space; sensory backpacks with noise-reduction earmuffs are available at the front desk. ## Similar picks in Nashville - [Stones River National Battlefield Winter Living History & Battlefield Trail](https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/stones-river-national-battlefield-winter-living-history-and-battlefiel--listing-10d5116fb114dc27a0df3b15) — Open on its own schedule · Stones River National Battlefield Visitor Center, Murfreesboro · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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