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Plan Your Visit

The museum is open

ADMISSION 

The Lynn H. Wood Archaeological Museum is free.

HOURS

Monday - Thursday: 
 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. 
 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday: 
 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Saturday - Sunday: 
 2 to 5 p.m.

We are closed during the summer months (May-August) and Southern Adventist University breaks. Please view the Visitor Guidelines and Questions.

ADDRESS
4960 Colcord Drive
Collegedale, TN 37315

Visitor Guidelines & Questions

What can I bring into the museum?
  • Purses are allowed, but backpacks are not allowed. They can be left on the benches in the museum lobby.
  •  No water bottles or other liquids are permitted.
  • Strollers and front-facing baby carriers are welcome. Jogging strollers and wagons are not allowed.
  • Mobility scooters are allowed.
  • Service dogs are welcome.
Can I take photos in the museum?
  • You are allowed to take photos of the Peace and War exhibit until April 2025.
  • Non-flash photography and video for personal are not allowed for the Permanent exhibit.
How can I ensure a safe experience for everyone?
  • The Lynn H. Wood Archaeological Museum does not tolerate verbally abusive, harassing, discriminatory, or threatening statements or behavior toward Museum staff or other visitors.
  • Conduct that poses any risk to other visitors, the Museum’s staff, or the Museum’s collection, such as running, rough play, and disruptive behavior, is prohibited.
  • Playing music and video, performing unauthorized performances, and using sound amplification or noisemakers (except for assistive listening devices) are prohibited.
  • Keep doorways, and hallways accessible to other visitors; do not sit on the floor.
  • Do not carry children or other guests on your shoulders.
  • Children twelve and under must be always accompanied by an adult.
  • Smoking, including electronic cigarettes, is prohibited in the Museum or near the entrances.
  • Use of electrical outlets in the Museum is prohibited.
  • For health and safety reasons, shirts and shoes are required.
Southern Adventist University Break Schedule
BREAK DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Summer Break 2024                     April 26 - September 1

SOR Break 2024                           September 7

Fall Break 2024                             October 17 - 20

Thanksgiving Break 2024             November 23 - December 1

Christmas Break 2024                  December 13 - January 27

Martin Luther King Day 2025       January 20

Ivory Comb Installation 2025       January 21- 27

Spring Break 2025                        March 13 - 23
What if the date I want to schedule a tour is not open?
Please call 423-236-2030 for questions about tour dates that are not available or to book a tour for over twenty people.
Is there an Audio Tour?
We currently only have an audio tour for the Permanent Exhibit, which will not be shown until August 2025. Click here to view the Permanent Exhibit Audio Tour

DIRECTIONS

Heading North on I-75 (from Chattanooga or Atlanta)
  • Take the Volkswagen Drive exit, #9.
  • Keep right at exit ramp to merge onto Volkswagen Drive.
  • Go straight at the traffic light to merge onto (TN-317) Apison Pike.
  • Continue on Apison Pike for approx. 3.2 miles. Go straight past the second traffic light and follow the road around the bend towards Southern Adventist University.
  • Turn right onto Colcord Drive. If you get to the four-way stop, you have gone too far.
  • Keep right to stay on Colcord Drive. Follow the signs to museum parking.
  • Continue on Colcord Drive for 0.3 miles. Museum parking will be on the left.
  • Proceed up the stairs to Hackman Hall (the two-story brick building). The museum entrance is on the South (right) side. The museum is located on the ground floor.
  • For handicap parking, head South (right) after turning into the parking area and follow the ramp up to the parking spots behind the building.
Heading South on I-75 (from Cleveland or Knoxville)
  • Take the Ooltewah exit, #11.
  • Turn left after exit onto (US-11) Lee Highway.
  • Turn right onto Little Debbie Parkway (at the second traffic light).
  • Turn left onto (TN-317) Apison Pike (Little Debbie Parkway ends).
  • Continue on Apison Pike for approx. 1.6 miles. Go straight at the traffic light and follow the road around the bend towards Southern Adventist University.
  • Turn right onto Colcord Drive. If you get to the four-way stop, you have gone too far.
  • Keep right to stay on Colcord Drive. Follow the signs to museum parking.
  • Continue on Colcord Drive for 0.3 miles. Museum parking will be on the left.
  • Proceed up the stairs to Hackman Hall (the two-story brick building). The museum entrance is on the South (right) side. The museum is located on the ground floor.
  • For handicap parking, head South (right) after turning into the parking area and follow the ramp up to the parking spots behind the building.

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Contact

Angela Edwards

(423) 236-2027

4960 Colcord Drive
Collegedale, TN

Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Friday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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