Customs House Museum » Past Exhibits

Let’s Find: Shadows & Reflections
December 31, 1969 - December 31, 1969
Children 2 - 5 years old and their grown-ups are invited to join Ms. Sue on April 7th or 8th to explore the museum from a child's perspective. We will look for shadows and reflections in the museum's exhibits, read a story, and make a craft. More »
Celebrating Dr. Burt
February 2, 2010 - February 28, 2010
Dr. Robert Tecumseh Burt M.D. was responsible for opening the first hospital in Clarksville, Tennessee. He was a skilled, cutting edge surgeon who accepted patients of any race. Celebrating Dr. Burt teaches about his accomplishments, and his contributions to the city and people of Clarksville.
Paintings by Ross Jordan
January 20, 2010 - February 28, 2010
Ross Jordan is a master oil painter from Nashville, Tennessee. Born in 1950, Ross has always had a passion for art. Throughout his childhood, he attended the Scarritt Art College and the Children's Art Museum. It wasn't until after he had joined the army, married, and raised a family that he picked up the paintbrush as a serious artist. His expressive oil paintings are often based on the world around him. Ross's work can be found in both public and private collections.
Home & Abroad: The Paintings of Matthew Deric Gore
January 12, 2010 - February 28, 2010
Home and Abroad: The Paintings of Matthew Deric Gore features 25 "canvased memories" of the artist's travels around the world and the possessions of his everyday life. More »
Yousuf Karsh: Master of the Photographic Portrait
November 3, 2009 - January 17, 2010
For the first time, since being purchased at Sotheby's, a private collection of portraits by Yousuf Karsh will be exhibited. The Customs House Museum will showcase the fifteen photographs in the Orgain Gallery. Included in the exhibit are portraits of Picasso, Muhammad Ali, Ernest Hemingway, as well as, the famed Winston Churchill image. More »