If you're visiting Chattanooga, do yourself a favor and don't skip the Coker Museum. Whether you're…read morea lifelong car enthusiast or someone who couldn't tell a Model T from a Mustang, this place is absolutely fascinating. It ended up being one of my favorite museums I've ever visited. The museum is built around the incredible collection of the Coker family, who made their name through Coker Tire, and you can feel the passion behind every display. I had the chance to meet Casey, who now helps lead the family business, and she was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable. It was so refreshing to see a family-run museum where everyone genuinely loves what they do. The collection is unbelievable. You'll find everything from antique automobiles and classic sports cars to vintage trucks, motorcycles, race cars, buses, and even airplanes hanging from the ceiling. They also have a working restoration shop where you can watch vintage vehicles being brought back to life, plus displays of the original tires and automotive memorabilia that tell the story behind the collection. One of the coolest pieces was the historic Yellowstone tour bus used in filming, which was such a fun surprise. (Content Rhino) At $25 per person, this museum is worth every penny. We spent far longer here than we expected because there was always something new to discover around every corner. Even if cars aren't normally your thing, the history, craftsmanship, and stories behind these vehicles make this an experience you won't forget. Hands down, this is one of the best museums I've visited, and it's now at the top of my list of recommendations for anyone visiting Chattanooga.

Everything is amazing , all the vintage automobiles, trucks and motorcycles was very enjoyable to…read moresee . They do auto restorations on site. They do the old wooden spokes wheel and tires there also. We were fortunate to meet up with the owner of the museum, he is very friendly person, made us very welcoming. We highly recommend stopping by. One of the best highlights of Chattanooga.

We've visited Chattanooga several times, but we realized we'd never been to the art museum. We fell…read morein love with the view of the water as soon as we walked in, and we hadn't even made it to the exhibits yet. We took our time in each gallery, reading and studying the art. It wasn't busy at all, so we had plenty of time and space to enjoy ourselves. Some of my favorites were the still life pieces. All in all, there was a good amount to see, and we'd recommend it as a relaxing afternoon activity for those who appreciate not only the art itself but the history of the pieces. We'd consider coming back again for any new exhibits next time we're in town.

What drew me to the Hunter was the photo of the stunning architecture above the bluff on the…read moreTennessee River. What I found was a pretty decent collection of American art for a small city! ++. The HMAA is really 3 buildings in one : The main building is where the entrance and the gift shop are. It has exhibits and event space. In between the main building and the mansion is a long hallway with series of rooms filled with most of their permanent collection, works from the 20th century. The mansion seems to house earlier works from 18th and 19th centuries and a few from the 20th century . +. There were several pieces that grabbed my attention. Andrew Wyeth's striking The Lobsterman, 1937 from his first one man show. It was painted when he was only 20 years old. Willem de Kooning's Untitled 1969. First of his that didn't cause strong reaction. Edward Curtis' Canyon de Chelly was on exhibit. I was thrilled as it's rare to find Curtis' work in the South. Edward Ruscha's America, Her Best Product 1974-1975 struck me with current tariffs and policy changes. Perhaps so much yet not much has changed in the past 6 decades. James Cameron's View of Moccasin Bend, Chattanooga. It's the site of 12,000 years of continuous human habitation since the Paleo-Indian Period (10,000 BCE - 8,000 BCE), My favorite find was Victor De Grailly's Niagara Falls, c. 1850. It captured the view of the Falls from the American side overlooks Terrapin Point. In 1833, an observation tower was connected to a 300-foot-long wooden bridge to walk above the rushing water! So if you've been to Niagara Falls, you know THIS BRIDGE no longer exists! I soO wish it was still there :) +. The Hunter charges $20pp and $18pp for seniors, students, veterans and others. It's a bit steep for a collection worth apx. 1-2 hour visit. Though it's good to support this non-profit! ++. Service was friendly and informative by Tim? at the front desk. He shared with us that Chattanooga has deep Native American roots with the Cherokee and Trail of Tears while he showed us their 2nd floor balcony. =. Parking is a tiny (~20) private paid lot. It was full and we were lucky to find a street parking nearly. The HMAA owes its legacy to the original owner of the mansion, George Hunter of the Coke Bottling Company. This museum is worth a stop. MY RATINGS - - - Inhumane - - Disgusted - Don't bother = Missed the Mark +. Good ++ Better +++ EDIBLE... WHERE have you bee my LiFe!

This place is 5 out of 5 stars! My husband and I had a BLAST at Classic Arcade Pinball Museum. You…read morepay $20.00 to play as many games and as many times as you want all day! They give you a wristband if you want to leave and come back. This was one of the BEST parts of our trip to Chattanooga TN!

An extremely good return on investment. 4 of us played till we were sore for 2.5-3 hours for…read more$80.00. (Can't come out better than that, even in Vegas) The working machines spanned from current time period all the way back into the 50's & 60's. I've seen a few reviews displeased with machines scheduled for repair, but I would estimate that 95%+ of the machines in there 6/14 were fully operational. These things have moving parts & moving parts break....... Staff was friendly & helpful. We live 6.5 hours away, or we'd be here weekly.

Wow this place was amazing! I am a past preschooler teacher a current nanny a mother and a…read moregrandmother and this place is what's happening! I have decided to buy my 2-year-old grandson in annual pass so his family can take him here as many times as he wants. There is an area in the section for every age group. There was not once where I felt like my two-year-old grandson was going to get ran over by a big kid because everybody had their own areas to excel in. Enjoy my pictures because I don't feel like I can find the words to explain all the awesomeness that is in one building. Have fun kids and caregivers!

This was my first visit with my 4 & 2 yr old. I have wanted to bring my kids here for so long so I…read morethink I had a lot of expectation seeing as it was specifically for kids. I was a little let down. First, admission is pretty hefty. This is an area for kids so I was surprised adult tickets were so expensive. Secondly, not a single hand sanitizer station had any hand sanitizer. We arrived right a 10am when they opened so I was very surprised they were all empty. Thirdly, many of the "buttons" for kids to push didn't work or maybe they weren't suppose to do anything. But I would think if there is a button to push, it should at least make a sound or turn on a light. Lastly, (nothing that the museum can control) but it's hard to fully enjoy the exhibits when parents don't "reset" the area after their child is done playing in it. Parents please be considerate and reset the area when your child is done playing. Better yet teach them to do it themselves along with "taking turns".

This is a hidden treasure in downtown Chattanooga. The museum offers a guided tour of the rooms…read moreand extensive glass collection, if you are a glass lover this is heaven. Even not, the story of how the collection came to be and the techniques of making the glass are interesting and well worth the visit. There is so much there you'll enjoy visiting again to see what you missed the first time. Well worth it!!

I can't believe no one has reviewed this museum yet. My husband and I visited in fall of last year…read moreand had a wonderful time. I think he was hesitant because, you know, decorative stuffs, but our tour guide did such a great job covering the techniques and technologies of how some of the items were made as well as the larger world history that influenced various artistic styles that he ended up having a great time and asking tons of questions. Some of the standout pieces include yellow glass pitchers that use radioactive material to create the unique colors, a very cool collection of children's furniture, and lots and lots of amazing beer steins. So worth the time and the displays here change frequently, as Anna Houston's collection is so massive that most of it can't be on display at one time. Great afternoon and some place we would definitely visit again!

Wow, way more than I expected. Staff was fantastic wealth of knowledge, static displays are well…read morepresented, everywhere you look is something else that's unexpected. Not only do they have tow vehicles spanning over 100 years, they have recovery apparatus, recovery pedal car display, Matchbox car display. What ism saying there is some thing for everybody.

This was a very unique and memorable museum with a very neat collection. From antique cars, toys,…read morepedal cars and oil and gas memorabilia this is sure to delight fans of the tow industry or just vehicle enthusiasts. This is a great place for kids as there are several vehicles kids can sit in and one at the end children can turn on lights, etc. Very kind people working. Our family learned a whole part of our TN history we didn't know. Definitely a worthwhile trip!

We bought my husband a brick while he was deployed last year. So special being able to see it. He…read morewill forever be in Tennessee.

great museum and super nice young lady working in the cafe! will definitely tell others to visit!read more

This large Sculpture park is gorgeous and a big surprise to me while visiting Chattanooga last…read moremonth. It's a free park about 10 minutes drive from downtown with 33 acres to roam on gravel/dirt paths to see a few dozen large-scale sculptures from some world-renowned artists. I really enjoyed myself on a lazy afternoon here and some of these sculptures are incredibly interesting and detailed. Easy to find and a large parking lot with a restroom available.

This place is SO COOL. We had some time to kill in the afternoon before we grabbed dinner with some…read morefriends, and this came up as a spot to visit. It's free and a great way to spend some time outside. You do not need hiking boots for this - you will be fine in a pair of tennis shoes or closed-toe shoes. It's an easy meander through a grass field. Full of tons of sculptures - we spent a little over an hour here looking at all of the sculptures. We saw other people come with items for a picnic, so I think it would also be a perfect spot for an afternoon picnic or to sit and read a book.