Located in Cherokee, North Carolina on the Qualla Boundary, the sovereign land of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and ancestral homelands …See more
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Jul 5, 2024
I should have done better research on the museum before going, so I was disappointed to hear that the main exhibit was closed. 2 exhibits were open, but they were each 2 small rooms, so that was a li… Full review by Vacation822586
Apr 11, 2024
I am rating this “museum” with a 1, only because 0 is not offered. We arranged our vacation to see this “museum” reopen after it had been closed for updates ( my term). We knew the entire museum wa… Full review by RuthMarian
Sep 21, 2023
The museum was a beautiful presentation of the heritage that could be easily shoved under the rug! The trail of tears should've never happened to the Cherokee Indian Tribe! I'm glad they are settled … Full review by OH is H
We are traveling to this area over spring break with our 9 and 5 year old girls. Understanding young children don’t have the attention span for museums in general, should we even consider this one? My 3rd grader has started learning about American history so I think it would be awesome for her. But the 5 year old?? Any input is appreciated!
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My son is 6. We have been going since he was about 4. He appreciates the museum. I think your kids will like it.
Do you need to buy your tickets ahead of time? Do the tickets have a specific time on them?
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We walked in and bought our tickets at the ticket counter at the time we toured the museum. We didn’t get a paper ticket. I don’t think tickets would be time stamped.
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I believe I have Cherokee ancestry. How can I find out more?
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The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is one of 574 federally recognized tribes in the United States, and one of three federally recognized Cherokee tribes. This nation-to-nation...
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