Customs House Museum & Cultural Center

Sundays at 3:00: The Bell Witch in Myth and Mystery With Dr. Rick Gregory, Author and Public Historian from Adams, TN, Home of the Bell Witch August 3 | 3 pm | Turner Auditorium | Free to the public; does not include museum admission The Bell Witch legend has endured for over 200 years through...

Homeschool Fieldtrip Day      August 5 | 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | K-12 students with adults           School tour admission of $3 per student and $5 per adult for non-member homeschool families.    On the first Tuesday of each month, local homeschool families are invited to experience a day of self-guided exploration and learning. For more...

Storytime & Craft: The Best School Year! August 7 | 10:30 am | All ages, with adult | Free; museum admission not included     Get ready for a brand-new school year with a fun-filled Storytime & Craft! We’ll read This School Year Will Be THE BEST! by Kay Winters and The Buddy Bench by Patty Brozo—two...

First Thursday Art Walk August 7 | 5 – 8 pm Free to the public Join us for a special evening as we celebrate the opening of our newest exhibitions. We’re thrilled to welcome featured artists Arline Mann, James Threalkill, Marty McConnaughey, and Frank Lott for an opening reception that night. Meet the artists, explore their...

Sunday Studio: Painting with Sarah Spillers August 17 | 2 pm | Ages 16+    Free, with registration required; does not include Customs House Museum admission.   Teaming up with APSU’s Community School of the Arts, we present Sunday Studio—a workshop series for adults. This month, we’re exploring the art of painting food and snacks. Whether you are a...

Storytime & Craft: In the Deep Blue Sea August 21 | 10:30 am | All ages, with adult | Free; museum admission not included     Get ready to dive into an underwater adventure with Storytime & Craft! We’ll be reading Hooray for Fish! by Lucy Cousins and Way Down Deep in the Deep Blue Sea by...

Give Blood. Be a Hero. Friday, August 22 | 11 AM – 3 PM APPOINTMENT ONLY! Join us (By Appointment Only) at the museum where we will be partnering with the local Red Cross chapter by hosting a blood drive. This is free and open to the public. All you have to do is call...

Fifth Saturday Donation Day August 30, 2025 It’s time for another Fifth Saturday! On Fifth Saturday Donation Day, any month with five Saturdays means a special opportunity to visit the museum—your admission is simply a monetary donation of any amount! We will also have Roaring Bean, a mobile coffee catering company, here as a pop-up vendor...

Family Art Saturday: Ocean Blow Painting August 30 | 10 am – 3 pm | Ages 3+, with adult         Free with membership or paid admission | Family Art Studio   Make a splash at this month’s Family Art Saturday! Join us for a fun and creative ocean-themed art activity using the blow painting method. Use straws...