As a photographer, I can say the Hunter Museum is truly a wedding dream! Its the perfect venue for a wedding! Its modern architecture is juxtaposed with beautiful views of the Tennessee River! Not only is the venue absolutely stunning, but Stephanie excels in customer experience and taking care of their clients. They put so much care and time into the venue and every wedding or event that happens there. If you are searching for a venue with impressive views, access to downtown Chattanooga, and amazing staff, the Hunter Museum is for you!

We enjoyed spending a few hours here absorbing the artwork. They are working hard on keeping it clean and encourage everyone to keep their distance from one another.

Great view of the river and very friendly staff. Some very good exhibits.

I really enjoyed the museum. Beautiful building and exhibits! Appreciated the docent who spoke with us and helped get us thinking about the various works. Ive never experienced a place like this. The admission is a bit steep ($20/person) but there are also several discounts offered to certain groups. I have to applaud the ebt cardholder discount they offer. Knocking $18 off the price makes this beautiful, culturally enriching experience much more accessible for ALL families. Wish more places offered this!

I wasn’t expecting to be blown away but almost everything in the gallery was leaving me speechless. Definitely happy I went!

Awesome historic mansion with a cool art museum! So glad museums are starting to open back up again! Definitely recommend if your in chattanooga!

Really nice museum situated in an old mansion. The art was good, but the architect was a gem. Also, if you can, find David the security guard. Not only is he very helpful, but he is also very knowledgeable about the collection and the architecture. All around pleasant visit.

Despite some posts/reviews this place is not free. There are discounts for seniors and students but otherwise it is $20. The museum is very pretty though and the balconies have great views of the river. Despite it being mostly American Historical Art, there was still a nice variety of other pieces.If you are concerned about social distancing, this museum was not crowded when we went in the middle of a Saturday and people were following guidelines such as wearing masks and staying 6 feet apart.

Somewhat small, though the east wing was closed when we visited. Exhibits were cool, but the art in the older section was underwhelming. Building was very cool, old and new, but under construction and maintenance while we visited. The parabolic mirror was fun.

Lovely and intriguing! Perfect way to spend a free afternoon in Chattanooga. Well be back!

Had a great time visiting the Hunter Museum of American Art. It was really fun, clean, and the staff was friendly. I enjoyed seeing the local artist work being displayed, there were different genres and the mansion itself is really cool. I think any family would enjoy visiting, the views are fantastic as well. I did not have any issues while visiting here either.

The Hunter museum is absolutely the best place to come and visit if you love history or art. You will find not only fun and unique history of Chattanooga but all around the world. Different places in time with art and history. The museum is very diverse in what it has on display at any given time. They do a good job with get new and exciting pieces all the time. This place is very unique with modern design styles on one side and old traditional design in the mansion. You will see lots of weddings and events going on all the time too.Check the wooden horse outside it is pretty different. It is a great place to get all dressed up for a date with someone.

This is one of my favorite places in the city. The art is incredible, and the view is just as breathtaking. Is a must to do in the city!

A good American Art Museum. Schedule about 1.5 hours to get through it. I was presently surprised they allow photography in the museum. Just make sure you turn your flash off! A good place to check out if you are in Chattanooga!

Love the outdoor sculpture. I was on vacation and because I have my dogs with me, I couldnt go inside the museum. Instead, I walked around the outdoor area and enjoyed the art sculpture outside the museum. I like how there are so many that I get to enjoy without having to go inside. Since Im a dog lover, my favorite is the dog giving a high five located by the Walnut Street Bridge and The Chattanooga Glass Bridge. Im not sure why the bridge is called a glass bridge when it is all metal.

Great collections from many periods. It was exciting to finally see some of the works Ive studied in school.

This is one of my favorite museums in the country. I never drive I-75 without stopping at the Hunter. It has a tremendous collection of American art, very broad selection of artists, and a lot of very nice glassware and rotating exhibits. I have never been disappointed. I recommend the Hunter to everyone. A side benefit is that its adjacent to a walking bridge across the Tennessee River which takes you to a great neighborhood for lunch if youre interested and have time.

Several centuries of great American art are on permanent display along with rotating featured shows for added variety- Hunter is a very good local museum. The 3 museum buildings themselves are tributes to American architecture and have a very rich history detailed in progressive photographs and interesting written descriptions.Devote a minimum 3 hours to see everything, double that if you enjoy sitting and really taking time to read about each piece and doing some introspective study.

Great art museum with a broad selection of genres and periods on display. The more modern-looking museum building houses the special exhibits upstairs, with the permanent collection downstairs and in the older, mansion building. The buildings are works of art themselves!The gift shop has a better-then-average collection of souvenirs and gifts, suitable for all ages. Only reason this didnt get 5 stars is the price. $19 seemed a little steep. Other than that, this place is fantastic.

Loved the museum. Front desk staff, and security staff were all very friendly. Nice collection of Artwork ranging all periods and styles. The complimentary coat room is a great service as well. They also offer a military discount which is very nice.

I enjoyed walking through and learning the history of the mansion more than I liked the artwork. There are many mediums represented though.

Not too big a collection. Cool mansion. Just spent 25 minutes in and out. Love some of the permanent display on the first floor.

Pretty cool. Worth the price.

I was very pleased with the placards with the art and I learned a lot! The building and grounds were beautiful. Great collection of American Art, especially Impressionist. A big recommendation to art lovers!

Nice museum. East wing was closed so missed some. At $25 it was a little over priced.

An excellent museum of modern American art. Perfect size and not overwhelming. Nice representations of both figurative and abstract art. Children friendly. Interactive activities. Accessible. Well-designed and maintained. Staff is knowledgeable and friendly. The collection is very inspiring. Highly recommended.

Only gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because the whole 2nd floor and foyer was closed for renovations. Good visit, good balanced collection of work and special focuses on the Hudson River group and functional and sculptural glasswork. Architecture of the building was very nice, art lounge area in the galleries was a nice kid friendly spot and good addition. Views out the window were wonderful. Was definately with the $15 and with no crowds and moving fast was here for about 2 hours total. Gift shop had good variety and prices as well.

Divers and well managed art museum! The historic house is interesting and informative. Views of city and river from the museum are lovely. A must visit!

This is a really nice art museum. Incredibly friendly staff greeted as upon entry. Lots of pieces to examine and read about. We enjoyed the more modern art exhibit as opposed to the Mansion exhibit.Nice view of the river from the museum terrace. Very nice atmosphere around the museum as well.

I loved the Women in Art! It is a beautiful museum!!

Easy visit on a Monday. Friendly staff, military discount. Beautiful views of the river.

Very nice museum. Very informative on American Artist. We enjoyed our visit very much!

I dont do a lot of museums but this place was awesome. The whole place was great but the best part imho was the Noel Anderson part of the building.... And i say building because he had two rooms full of blak history and his modern views on recent black events.... Some reflecting a negative light and some a positive. Whether thats right or not, I cant say but thats what art is right.... How a person sees it.

This museum has a fantastic collection of pieces spanning many distinct genres of art over the past hundreds of years. While it may not be as extensive as a museum in DC or NYC, but it was by far a very well curated museum that brought together both well known and lesser known artists in its three spaces. The first building, with its swooping architecture and wonderful outlooks, houses the temporary exhibit, which had many skilled and insightful Tennessee artists displayed. The second building is the original Hunter house, which houses mainly portraits and landscapes pre 1900. Under the house (in a transition area from the temporary exhibit building to the permeant modern art building) is a series of small rooms with a variety of art paintings and pieces. The permanent modern art collection in the final building is an exciting collection of 20th century and 21st century pieces, including a side-room with beautiful glass pieces. This museum is also situated right by a great art district in Chattanooga, which you can walk through if you follow the Tennessee River walk path/signs. If you end up at the spiraling sculpture garden, its an extension of equally astonishing pieces of sculpture. I highly recommend this museum.

So elegant! Love love love the staff!

Great location, lots of space. Huge variety of art, from a wide range if American history. Staff is friendly and cheerful. Could easily spend hours there. My kids loved the scavenger hunt, which got them interested in the art.

An amazing exhibit. Bring your family. Kids under 17 get in free. The staff are beautiful.

A great museum with a surprisingly extensive collection housed in two beautiful buildings right on the Tennessee River. It was a lovely way to spend an afternoon with my wife.As we finished walking through the permanent exhibits, we made our way across the building to see the special exhibit. I let loose some audible flatulence that echoed through empty lobby. We were greeted at the top of the stairs by 4 or 5 laughing security guards. Now we call it The Fart Museum.Permanent pieces by Liechtenstein, Warhol, and Grant Wood to name a few. A great mix of American pieces from the 1800s all the way to current pieces. Would recommend.

Im not a fan of history but I do like art and the views from the back windows are great.

Beautiful example of art in America! I feel better for having been there.

One of my favorite museums and definitely one of the best views in Chattanooga. The ever changing exhibits are both interesting and thought provoking, while the permanent collection is excellent. Worth a visit.

Loved this museum! It also has some of the best views of Chattanooga.

Photographed a Bridal Portrait Session at the museum recently and couldnt have been more happy with the bounty of great light and location options. Its a super elegant and clean space for a venue.

This is a beautiful museum but I wish the young security guards in the Southbound exibit hadnt followed us around every single step just because I had small kids with me. I am a store manager and fully understand the importance of controlling my children. I also know these exhibits need to be monitored closely but not like we experienced. My kids didnt touch a single thing but we were still disrespectfully followed around to the point where we cut our visit short out of anger. This was our first and last time here...my kids were excited for their first art museum visit as aspiring artists themselves but we will just take a trip to Atlanta the next time I take them.

This is a rock solid regional art museum. Its literally built on rock. The museum is set in 3 sections. The Mansion represents pre 20th century art. The east wing contains modern and contemporary art. The pavilion houses special exhibits and a special event space.The collection is diverse and moving. While there are works by major artists, its the inclusion of regional work and work that concentrates on the south that matters.The space is wheelchair accessible and there is paid parking.

Loved the buildings art was fair to midlin

This was really cool and a great deal. I love to visit art galleries and museums when I visit a new town and some museums are quite pricey. This one was a great price, especially for how large it is and the variety of artwork and history. We came after we had breakfast and came back after getting lunch. It does take some time to walk through the entire museum. The current rotating exhibit was really awesome. The artist was the creator of sets for PeeWees Playhouse among other really recognizable things to those who grew up in the 80s & 90s.

Top notch experience for every appreciative person of the arts! Definitely worth the go and see! Take the time to understand the human arts. Even the architecture of the building is artistically places on the Tennessee river bank.

Visited for the Glackens Renoir exhibit. Beautiful display. My first visit, and was most excellently pleased.

I like this place. They have an Andy Warhol painting. Loved the digital art exhibit which recently left and cant wait to see whats next.

I went about a week ago and I just wasnt impressed by any of the art. The art in the older part of the building was kind of cool because of the history, and the architecture and surrounding view of the building and river is beautiful, but the art itself wasnt all that great. However, the price reflected it so its not a complete waste of time. :)

Enjoyed the nice art.This place is not the ideal place for young children, but good for those of you who enjoy art and sculptures.

***Visitors under 18 enter for free!***Hunter is a great bargain for members and a must see if youre just visiting Chattanooga - every bit as memorable as our aquarium.The permanent collection warrants revisits, but the visiting exhibits are worth the price of admission in and of themselves.Go visit - support the arts. Walk around the two-block art district. Get an ice cream from the Ice Cream Show, a coffee from Rembrandts, and have a late lunch or early dinner at Tonys after to make it a conversation filled date!

Great place in Chattanooga. Modern art in one building. The rest is in Hunter Mansion next door. A very good experience.

Top of the Art museum world! In my humble opinion, lol.️

Nice museum in a great setting along the Tennessee River in Chattanooga. Well worth a visit.

This is a two part museum and they had a ton of interesting sections.

Beautiful museum with nice gift shop. Worth a visit if you like contemporary art.

I took art lessons here as a child, and coming back decades later, although expanded, the place was still strikingly familiar. Fantastic collection of at through various eras and wonderful views of Chattanooga all packed into a beautiful historic mansion.

Incredible experience. The museum is housed across 3 buildings, built in different decades to showcase 3 decades of architecture. In a way, the buildings themselves are an art piece. Not only does the museum have some beautiful art, but there are also participatory portions throughout encouraging you to engage with and process the art. Overall, would highly recommend a visit here.

Nice art exhibit if thats what youre looking for.

Spectacular museum. Very worth the time when you visit Chattanooga. One of the Jewels of the area.

Great drink selection and amazing view of downtown! Exceptional service and trendy vibe all around. Would highly recommend if youre looking for a place to try some new and different creations at a fair price.

We were by Walnut Street bridge, when we heard a crowd over at Museum. One pix is normal, one pix was a telephoto of a young couple getting married on the overhang portion of building. (See closeup)

Hit up Wayne Whites Thrill to Thrill exhibit before its gone!

Such an amaizing view, friendly staff and a WONDERFUL place to host an event.

Great selection of traditional and modern art! Loved the diversity of the selection and the glass exhibit.

Good art

Pretty koo

I just had higher expectations I guess

A wonderful piece of Chattanooga. The collections are nice. The buildings are great.

Way better than I had in my mind. This is a great museum and art gallery. Incredible views looking over the Tennessee river. A great deal of art from the 1700s to present day including furniture from early American history. The 1st Thursday of the month after 4pm it is free admission for the general exhibit and a few dollars more for any special exhibits. The family enjoyed the visit and we will return for another visit. It really was worth the time. The facilities were clean and the staff were friendly. There were even pieces on display from local artists. What surprised me was the number of pieces from very popular artists.

Always visit the gift shop when I go. Colorful. Always something new. The area is a high point( literally) in Chat.

Nice temporary artist works.

An absolutely great museum! Theres a wide variety of art in different mediums and from different periods. I really enjoyed the information on how the new wing and the mansion were joined into the current space. Nice gift shop, too. Dont miss the Art-o-Matic vending machine.

Loved the old and the modern! Wayne White exhibition was a fun surprise! I could go back again and again. Its not huge but its special.

World class place and collection! Thanks Mr Hunter and the Benwood Foundation!

The Museum was beautiful and historic. So many wonderful works of art. I do recommend visiting while in town.

We arrived early for an event and the weather was bad with lots of rain. My husband who has accessibility issues asked to be let in so he could sit. The security man had a job to do so there was reluctance but he ultimately did the right thing. Doing more than what’s required is what every public place should strive to be. Kudos to the security officer and the event manager for making an accommodation and not just “being compliant”

Great stop on a Saturday afternoon, nice series of exhibits, particularly the one of sculptures of the female form ...

Showcasing of art and her many forms, handicapped accessible, and Beautiful.

A amazing way to spend the day. Family friendly and the staff was absolutely amazing! I can not wait to go back.

The Hunter Museum offers a wonderful collection of American art while also providing contemplation on contemporary issues. It is a wonderful place to visit for the entire family - whether it is for a special event or any typical day. Thank you for all that you do for Chattanooga!

Beautiful venue & museum!

Very nice museum. I was able to visit during their Art Wise, were they have various speakers, this one happened to feature the artist of the new special exhibit and it was very interesting.

One of the best art museums ive ever been too, would highly recommend to anyone! Loved the paintings from the 1800s and early 1900s

The Hunter is a great place for a family outing. There is something for all ages to relate to, including a wonderful collection of contemporary glass art. The views are lovely and its an easy museum to navigate. Visit the museum, have lunch in Chattanooga and then go back to the aquarium. Its a fun day.

A beautiful gallery we visit often. The permanent exhibit is a wonderful collection of modern and classical art. The museum brings in new exhibitions throughout the year, so coming back is always rewarding. Children under 17 are free and there are several places in the museum that encourage their hands-on interaction. Large enough to spend several hours if youre interested in reading each caption.

Great location with interesting local art.

An impressive Museum and a beautiful building in a great location.

Always a good time.

My wife, daughter and her fiance went together as a family activity. We very much enjoyed it. The museum layout is artistic. The art is well displayed with interesting background given for many of the pieces. Recommended!

The focus of the Hunter Museum is its collection of American art, perhaps one of the largest in the southeast U.S., and heavily weighted toward oils and works on paper. The museum is on the small side and I didn’t get the impression (no pun intended) that the collection specialized in certain genres or artistic styles. Still, it’s a good museum and I would definitely recommend visiting.

Small but great collection. The buildings and location are great. Walk across the bridge.

The Glackens & Renoir exhibit is a must-see! In town until September 22nd.

Very nice Museum with beautiful views of the Tennessee River!

Very nice. Beautiful building. Beautiful people, beautiful art.

Always a great place to visit!

Great walk through history

Wow. What a fantastic experience! I dont know where to start, youll just have to see for yourself. Highly recommend.