CLARKSVILLE, TN – The Clarksville Customs House and Museum has plenty of exhibitions, events and programs planned for the month of June.

The museum has resumed normal hours of operation, including opening on Saturdays. The museum is open Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays, 1-5 p.m. Here’s a calendar of what’s happening next month:

Museum Exhibitions:

Patsy Sharpe: Small Worlds June 4-Aug. 29 | Harvill Gallery

Watercolor artist Patsy Sharpe displays thirteen of her finely detailed miniature paintings in the new exhibit, “Small Worlds.” Sharpe has exhibited in local, national and international shows and is a member of the Signature Tennessee Watercolor Society, The Miniature Art Society of Florida and the Southern Watercolor Society.

Richard Sloan’s Birds of the Southeast through July 18 | Kimbrough Gallery

Richard Sloan’s careful attention to detail is captured in his exquisite illustrations of Southeastern birds. Once a staff illustrator at the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, Sloan’s work has been collected by the Smithsonian Institution, among others. This collection of illustrations was donated to the Museum by Mr. & Mrs. Carl Eisemann.

Annual Staff Art Exhibit Through June 27 | Lobby

The annual staff art exhibit showcases the creative work of those who work behind-the-scenes at the museum. Each piece reveals the unique personalities of the artists, special moments in their lives and their inspirations.

Susan Bryant: 7 Chapters from A Book About Light, A 40-Year Retrospective of Photographs through July 25 | Crouch Gallery

View the “7 Chapters” that represent the diverse processes Susan Bryant uses to create her expressive photographs. Her work includes gelatin silver prints, hand-colored silver prints, digital photographs, daguerreotypes and ambrotypes. Bryant has taught at APSU for 30 years and her work has been exhibited throughout the U.S.

Curiosities: Objects from the Museum Collection through June 27 | Jostens Gallery

Take a gander at an assortment of perplexing objects pulled from the Museum shelves; their uses may not be obvious at first look. Can you guess the function of these items from the past?

Larry Hughes: A Walk in the Parks through July 18 | Bruner & Orgain Galleries

Larry Hughes is a Memphis-based artist working primarily in watercolor, drawing media and oil. With deep roots in Arizona and California, his primary artistic interests turn to western wilderness areas, particularly the Grand Canyon, the Sonoran Desert, the Guadalupe Mountains of West Texas and Northern New Mexico, where he works outdoors to support later studio work.

Helping Americans Help Themselves: 140 Years of the Red Cross through July 18 | Kimbrough Gallery

Celebrate 140 years of the American Red Cross through artifacts, photos and local stories. The American Red Cross works to rebuild lives and communities after disaster strikes. Read the valiant stories of the beginning of the local Red Cross chapter created in 1917, national humanitarian efforts and wide-spread volunteerism.

The Electrification of the TVA through June 20 | Memory Lane

Take a look back at the history of the Tennessee Valley Authority and how electricity changed lives, especially for those living on farms.

Museum Events:

Jazz in June – An Evening with Elya Vasiliev June 12, 6-9 p.m.

Spend a summer night with singer Elya Vasiliev and his live jazz combo, delightful food and swanky drinks in the Museum’s courtyard. This fundraiser is part of the museum’s courtyard series benefiting the upcoming Explorers’ Landing Renovation. Be on the lookout for event tickets coming soon to the museum’s website.

First Thursday Art Walk June 3, 5-8 p.m.

The museum will have free admission during First Thursday Art Walk Clarksville from 5 – 8 p.m. Enjoy some lobster rolls with Cousins Maine Lobster food truck set up at the museum for the Art Walk.

Museum Programs:

Museum Discovery Quest – Free with membership or paid admission

Museum Discovery Quests are self-guided adventures that offer a fun exploration through the museum. Kids can experience exhibits and artifacts in new and entertaining ways that pique their curiosity and captivate their attention. Once completing the MDQ, kids receive a free “Take It N’ Make It” activity packet to create a fun project at home. Sign up for a Perks Pass to win a free prize from the museum store after finishing three MDQs.

Available MDQ themes:

  • #04: Nature Trails & Tales
  • #03: Stories
  • #02: Tools & Simple Machines
  • #01: Structures

Huff & Puff Express Model Trains

Exhibit open daily | Volunteer Train Crew members run trains Sundays, 1–4 p.m. and Wednesdays, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Enjoy one of the largest model railroad layouts in the region boasting a miniature castle, UFO and scenic landscape. Interact with the miniature world by making automobiles move and helicopters fly. The model train exhibit is open daily and themes change every season.