Swain County Heritage Museum
History Museum
Why pick this one
Swain County Heritage Museum offers free admission in a restored 1907 courthouse, with Swain County exhibits, a 15-minute film, and children's activities.
Best for
- Visitors interested in Swain County history
- Families seeking children's educational activities
- People exploring the history of Fontana Dam and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Visitors needing Bryson City area information about hiking, lodging, dining, and sightseeing
Look elsewhere if
- Visitors seeking contemporary art exhibitions
- Visitors seeking a large national museum with broad collections
Specialties
- Swain County local history exhibits
- Fontana Dam and Great Smoky Mountains National Park history
- Historic courthouse displays
Certifications
- Smokies Life
- National Park Service
- Swain County
What makes them different
- Located in the restored 1907 historic Swain County courthouse in downtown Bryson City
- No admission charge; donations are accepted
- Exhibits include a restored log cabin porch, 1887 church organ, one-room schoolhouse desks, quilts, military memorabilia, and a moonshine still
- Includes a 15-minute film about Swain County history and a dedicated children's activity area
- Accessible public restrooms, free Wi-Fi, and visitor information are available on site
- Serves
- Bryson City
Distilled from this business's own website.
Contact & Location
- Address
- 12 Everett St, Bryson City, NC 28713-0930
- Phone
- +18284887857
- Website
- http://www.swainheritagemuseum.com/
- visitorservices@explorebrysoncity.com
Services
- History museum exhibits
- Historical film viewing
- Children's activities
- Scavenger hunt
- Visitor information
- Great Smoky Mountains books and gifts