aMuse'um is a sweet, fun space for young children to engage in imaginative play…read more The space isn't very large, but offered a nice variety of play options. The play area was clean and in decent shape. Everything was working. We don't live close enough to need a membership, but they seem reasonably priced. Admission was $12 per child, no fee for adults. I thought this was fair for what was offered. You do need to book a play slot ahead of time. The first slot of the day is 10-12:30. A chicken coop, fast food restaurant, ice cream shop, bank, grocery store, house, nursery, veterinary clinic, and fishing area with a climbing structure were the main play areas. They also had dress up, a large mouth for pretend brushing, a little car, a lite brite, and some wall activities. My daughters are two years old and six years old. Both had a great time and found plenty to entertain them. Kids will definitely love this spot. The location on the square is perfect for lunch or shopping afterwards.

It has a little bit of everything but lacking a lot.. But…read morefirst up, the staff was very kind. It's tiny but cute. There's a cooking/restaurant, pediatrics, "bank" but really nothing but the fun air shoots in there, a vet, a giant mouth to brush teeth, a chicken coop, a store. Enough to keep some children entertained for the two hours! But. It's lacking a lot. So if your kid is over 4 they will question (for example) why there's no scoop to scoop the ice cream and why the ice cream doesn't fit in the bowls provided. My 7 year old kept saying it was "so random" as she went to various stations that were missing obvious items. I'm not sure if they wore out and they haven't replaced them or if it was lacking to begin with. But my 4 year old ignored the missing items and mostly spent her time with the babies. Also.... The toys could definitely use a good wipe down.

How awesome to go to a place that has connections to a book (Company Aytch) you just finished…read morereading!?! Elm Springs (Maury County) was built in 1837 by brothers James & Nathaniel Dick, wealthy New Orleans cotton merchants, as a gift for their sister, Sarah Todd. After Sarah & her husband Christophers deaths, the property went to their daughter, Susan Todd. She was the wife of Abraham M. Looney, a prominent attorney in Maury County and a Tennessee State Senator. During the Civil War, Looney served as a captain in command of Company H, 1st Tennessee Infantry which Sam Watkins of "Company Aytch" was a member. Looney was later promoted to lieutenant colonel. In November 1864, Confederate units of the Army of Tennessee began the march north for Nashville in the Franklin-Nashville Campaign. The Union Army had occupied Maury County for several months. As Union forces under the command of General John M. Schofield began withdrawal from Columbia, they began destroying the antebellum homes. In an act of retribution the historic home of Confederate Lieutenent Colonel Abram M. Looney was selected to be destroyed by fire as the last Union troops left Columbia. Confederate Brigadier General Frank C. Armstrong dispatched a squad of mounted infantry to ensure the safety of Looney's home. They extinguished existing fires on the property and potentially saved the home. In 1992, it became the headquarters of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. At the 2009 National Reunion at Hot Springs, Arkansas, the SVC voted in favor of building a museum and placing it at the Headquarters in Columbia. The official ground-breaking ceremony was held in October 2016. Four years later, the building opened to the public on October 10, 2020. The museum building was designed to resemble a large carriage house.

If I could give more than 5 stars, I would! The grounds are absolutely beautiful, the museum is…read morecaptivatingly informative and the home makes you feel like you stepped back in time! The staff went above and beyond to make our experience top notch! They don't treat you like just another ticket holder...but like family! I look forward to visiting many, many times in the future!

This place has cool stuff inside ! We stopped in on Black Friday ......... this whole street has…read moredifferent stuff . Lots of antiques, tools , car parts .. a lot of junk too . Yesterday was blistering cold out . Better when the weathers nice to stop In all these places

My wife and I come to Tennessee every Thanksgiving for the last few years(from DFW) and have been…read morewanting to come and do some shopping, but found that they have tours so we decided to try a tour. She as a kid had visited a town in Pennsylvania and absolutely loved her experience. So we decided to experience the different faction since we're here in Tennessee. It was a great experience. The tour was extremely informative. The guides were friendly and knowledgeable about their way of life. The Amish are friendly as well. When you pass them in the roads they'll smile and wave at you. At first I wasn't sure if that was ok. But, when I saw them do it I was like oh ok, I guess it's ok. We bought some jams, peanut brittle (it's like crack, seriously!), wife bought a basket which you can tell the craftsmanship that went into it. She didn't buy it from IKEA or Home Goods. It's really good quality and for a really reasonable price too. We also bought some chocolate chip cookies(my favorite cookie, and they're so good!), some sweet pickles, pot holders, and can't remember what else. Spent a bit of money. But, money well spent. The prices for everything is very reasonable. Not at all expensive from the families while you're on the tour. Everything is hand/home made. And so far from everything we've tried have been extremely pleased with our purchases. Remember to bring cash! No CC/debit machines on the tour.

Blown away by this museum. Kept both me and the kids entertained!! Love how interactive everything…read moreis & it is truly for all ages. The planetarium is definitely worth it ! I thought it would be a lil too much for the littles but they were SAT. They are constantly upgrading their exhibits so there's always a reason to come back and see more ! Parking was a breeze.

This place has lots of interesting kids interactive activities like playing with sound and musical…read moreinstruments, arts and crafts, Jurassic world, and planetarium. Second floor has the run around course. On the third floor there's a lot of science related things like human body, an open theater and cafeteria. A lot of the play areas are Blippi themed that a lot of the kids love. All the staff members we interacted with were friendly and helpful. The whole space was relatively clean and most the were functional. My family and I had an amazing experience!

I was visiting my only high school friend in Franklin, and we were looking for something to do…read moredowntown that did not revolve around eating or drinking for once. She has lived there for years and had never done this tour, which made it feel like a bit of a discovery for both of us. We ended up at the Lotz House Museum, and it turned out to be one of those unexpectedly memorable experiences. On this particular day, we lucked out with Chuck as our guide. He is a former high school history professor, and you can tell immediately. He does not just recite facts, he brings everything to life with stories, details, and just the right amount of drama. The house itself is not large, but that almost works in its favor. Between the stories of the Lotz family and the vivid accounts of the Battle of Franklin happening right outside, you can practically see it all unfolding as you move from room to room. It is the kind of experience that sticks with you long after you leave, and at around seventeen dollars, it feels like an absolute steal. And do not skip the gift shop. Treat yourself to a peach Nehi soda on your way out. It is unexpectedly fantastic, and I am still thinking about how to get my hands on more.

This is such a great piece of Tennessee and US history to get to experience and learn about. Evan…read morewas an AMAZING tour guide--so knowledgeable and entertaining. There were 6 of us in our group, ages 7, 12, 13 and three adults and we were all fully intrigued and impressed. Definitely worth the time (an hour or so) and price...though I recommend purchasing your tickets through Lotz House directly and not a third party which was a major upcharge. Highly recommend this tourist stop and then seeing charming downtown Franklin.

If you're a TN history buff, you need to add the Polk Home & Museum to your bucket list! This…read morelocation is the ancestral home of America's 11th president, and is full of Polk family artifacts. The home is located a couple of blocks from Columbia's historic square, and there is plenty of street parking and a handful of lots. Admission to the Polk home and museum next door is $14 for adults, and includes a 20 minute tour of the home. The grounds/gardens are free to access, and are worth a visit on their own if you're looking for a free activity in downtown Columbia! They also have a well-stocked gift shop and theater that plays a short documentary about James K. Polk.

The home and museum are charming and a great way to spend an hour or so. Gavin was our tour guide…read moreand the guy was amazing. He presented encyclopedia-like knowledge with a friendly and approachable style that kept everyone engaged. He helped the old house come alive with sensitivity to problematic times in our nation's history. The house and grounds aren't large or particularly engaging on their own, but Gavin made the stop top tier.

The Discovery Center has a lot to offer for kids. They have a two story building with indoor…read moreexhibits and an outdoor area with walking paths. There is plenty of free parking right in front of the building in a paved lot. The entrance has a traffic light which made getting in and out easy. The admission price was comparable to an indoor playground. I thought this was reasonable since they have more to offer than the average indoor playground. Memberships would be the way to go for people who live nearby. The main area of the first floor has a water play area, a pretend fire truck, an arts and craft room, a pretend boat, and a room of imaginative play. The imaginative play room had exhibits including a grocery store and puppet area. The second floor had a train room, an old car, a play mechanic area, and a rotating exhibit section. We spent most of our time inside since it was cold the day we visited. We saw the fox enclosure and walking paths. We plan to return on a warmer day to explore this more. The Discovery Center has plenty to offer for hours of fun.

Nice, interesting facility but curiously rude and dismissive front desk worker today 5/9/26read more