Hunter Museum of American Art, Art museum in downtown Chattanooga, United States
Hunter Museum of American Art is an art museum in downtown Chattanooga that occupies a building set above the Tennessee River. The collection features paintings, sculptures, and mixed media created from the 1700s through today, displayed across connected gallery spaces.
The museum was founded in 1952 by Thomas and Sydney Hunter as a private art collection housed in a classical mansion. A major expansion in 2005 added a modern wing that connected to the original building, allowing for more exhibition space.
The collection displays American artwork spanning from the colonial period to today, showcasing how artists have explored painting, sculpture, and mixed media across different generations. Walking through the galleries, you notice how styles shift from room to room, reflecting changing tastes and ideas.
The museum offers guided tours and educational programs to help visitors explore the collections at their own pace. Plan to spend a few hours browsing the galleries, and note that the riverside location means you will walk between different buildings and may encounter stairs as you move through the connected spaces.
The building itself spans three distinct architectural styles merged together, creating an unusual journey as you move through the spaces. The original 1905 mansion sits alongside a 1970s structure and a 2005 contemporary steel wing, making the architecture part of the experience.
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