Located on tribal land in the Great Smoky Mountains, this non-profit organization tells the story of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, whose ancestors lived in these mountains for more than ten thousand years.

Preserving the past and linking you to Cherokee people today through the Cherokee Experience. In addition to preserving the past through exhibits, collections, and archives, the museum connects your group with the living traditions and Cherokee people of today through the Cherokee Experience. Spend a day or a week learning hands-on crafts from tribal members, dancing, eating native food, and walking nature trails in the mountains, guided by tribal elders.