Museum of the Cherokee Indian
Highway 441 & Drama Road, Cherokee, North Carolina
828-497-3481
The Museum of the Cherokee Indian, which first opened in 1948 and was totally renovated in 1998, provides an interactive, interesting and fun-filled journey that documents the rich history of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. The self-guided tour includes fascinating exhibits on the Paleo Period, Archaic Period, Mississippian Period and Trail of Tears using computer-generated imagery, state-of-the-art special effects and audio, along with an extensive artifact collection.
Baskets, books, clothing, gourds, handmade jewelry, masks, ornaments, pottery, souvenirs, videos and CDs about Cherokee culture can be purchased at the museum gift shop. A 20-foot woodcarved statue of Sequoyah, the developer of the Cherokee alphabet, by acclaimed artist Peter Toth stands majestically in front of the Museum of the Cherokee Indian complex, which is open daily at 9 AM except for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. |
