Plan your visit

The Hunter is universally accessible. Wheelchairs and strollers are available free of charge at Visitor Services, and service dogs are welcome in the building.

We also offer sensory-friendly maps to assist youth on the Autism Spectrum or with sensory processing disorders. With a focus on sound, light, and touch, the map with visitor guidelines and social narrative will assist neurodivergent visitors in preparing for their visit and navigating the museum.

Whether participating in one of the Hunter’s programs or just exploring the galleries, families are always welcome at the Hunter. Kids are always free! We ask that visitors bringing children 14 and under have one adult chaperone per five children.

Strollers and wheelchairs are available for use free of charge at Visitor Services.

Review the Kids’ Guidelines as a family before your visit:

• Fingerprints are great for detectives, but not for art. Please do not touch paintings or sculptures. Use your eyes to explore.
• Snap selfies in the permanent collection and tag #HUNTERMUSEUM. Just do it without a selfie stick. Please turn off the flash. Bright bursts of light can damage the artwork.
• Food and drink are for enjoying, but not inside the galleries. Water bottles may be left in complimentary lockers along with totes & backpacks.
• You may want to run or jump for joy in the museum! Please wait until you are safely outside.

Outdoor sculpture and public art have become an important way for artists to connect and engage with audiences on a large scale. Not only does public art respond to the environment for which it is designed, but it is also an opportunity for the artist and community to collaborate on spaces that matter to both.

Public art is becoming part of the fabric of every major city, and Chattanooga is no exception. The Hunter Museum of American Art has a number of outdoor sculptures in its collection, some of which are found on the grounds around our buildings and others in locations around the city of Chattanooga. The collection includes works by artists including Deborah Butterfield, Alexander Calder, Tom Otterness, and George Segal.

The Museum Store features a delightful assortment of merchandise for all ages, including books, home décor, and creative items for kids. We showcase jewelry, ceramics, glass, and other creations by local artisans.

Admission is not required so if you don’t have time to visit today, you are welcome back anytime. All proceeds from sales directly support the museum and its exhibitions and programs. Museum members receive a 10% discount on all merchandise in the store (except sale items). Open during museum hours.

Admission is free each summer from Armed Forces Day in mid-May to Labor Day for active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve, with ID. Blue Star Museums is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and museums across America.

Museums for All provides those receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) reduced admission to more than 300 museums throughout the United States simply by presenting their EBT card. Search HERE to find a participating museum near you.

Museums for All is an initiative of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), a federal agency based in Washington, DC. The initiative is administered by the Association of Children’s Museums through a cooperative agreement with IMLS.