VISIT BECK

African American History & Culture

Beck is free and open to the public.

Tours generally last one hour.

We have self-guided and guided tours.


We are currently working to build our staff capacity. For now, our guided tour appointments are limited. We apologize for this inconvenience. We are working hard to increase our offerings.



Beck is available for rentals, and the facility is used by community groups for meeting space. For this reason we ask that you please call before visiting to ensure access to the entire museum.

865-524-8461 | 1927 Dandridge Ave | Knoxville, Tennessee | 37915


GENERAL TOURS

General tours are for individuals and are self-guided tours available during normal operating hours. Tours booked online must be confirmed by Beck Staff before your appointment is secured. 

GENERAL INDIVIDUAL TOUR SCHEDULE
Tuesday – Friday
10am – 2pm 
(Last tour starts at 1 pm)
Book Self-Guided Tour

GROUP TOURS

REQUIRE ADVANCED SCHEDULING

Currently accepting group tours. When booking a group tour, please keep in mind guided tours require advance notice for scheduling. A tour confirmation will be provided. Tours booked online must be confirmed by Beck Staff before your appointment is secured. 


GROUP TOUR SCHEDULE

Tuesday – Friday: 

10am – 2pm 

(Last tour starts at 1pm) 

Book Group Tour

STUDENT TOURS

MIDDLE SCHOOL - COLLEGIATE LEVEL

Student tours require advance scheduling. When booking for a student group, please keep in mind student tours and field trips should be scheduled when outlining the semester curriculum. A tour confirmation will be provided within two weeks of the scheduled tour. Student tours include a scholarly discourse on local and regional African American history and culture, and students are divided into smaller groups for touring. Tours generally last 1 ½ to 2 hours.

STUDENT TOUR SCHEDULE
Tuesday – Friday: 
10am – 2pm 
(Last tour starts at 1pm)

PARKING

BUSES | VEHICLES

Guest should use the rear parking lots available on Saxton Avenue. Parking is available in the lower and upper parking area. Guest can access the Saxton Avenue parking lots by turning off Dandridge Avenue onto Surrey Road and then onto Saxton Avenue. Buses must not use the parking on Saxton Avenue. Buses should stop in front of the Beck Museum on Dandridge Avenue for guest pick-up and drop-off.

If you are interested in creating a research appointment, please contact the archivist.

The Beck Museum Experience

Your Visit

When you visit the Beck Museum, you will be able to tour the historic mansion built in 1912, and more. Since opening, Beck has continued to grow. Over the years, additional parcels have been acquired, renovations have been made, and extensions have been added to the original house. 

Museum Additions

The Museum additions include: 

2005

Margaret Carson Library 


2007

Gallery 


2010

Exhibit Hall and 

Archive Studio 

Coming Soon

In 2015, the Beck campus was once again extended, and an adjacent property was acquired. The property is the last remaining ancestral home of world-renown artist, Beauford Delaney, and his younger brother acclaimed artist Joseph. While this museum is not yet available, Beck is restoring this extraordinary piece of Knoxville history as the future Delaney Museum at Beck. We look forward to welcoming you when it opens.