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 In the Reese Templeton Adams Hall, located adjacent to the main building of the hotel, The Cumberland Inn Museum hosts a variety of attractive displays. Among them you will find the Cumberland College archives, several stamp, coin, arrowhead, and nutcracker collections, along with other interesting collections. However, when you visit you must not fail to see...


Henkelmann Life Science Collection

This magnificent display contains hundreds of specimens ranging from the petite short-tailed Shrew to the gigantic Polar Bear, procured by Henry and Mary Henkelmann on expeditions from Africa to the Artic. The animals are displayed in surroundings created to match their natural habitats. A visit to this great exhibit fosters an appreciation of the beauty of life.



Carl Williams Cross Museum

The Carl Williams Cross collection is one of the world's largest, consisting of over 7,000 pieces collected over a 30 year period, and represents the love and dedication of the late Rev. Robert Williams of Louisville, Kentucky. Rev. Williams focused his ministry on informing people about the origins of the cross and its significance to Christianity. The collection is dedicated to the memory of Rev. Williams' son, Rev. Carl Williams, a Cumberland College graduate.



Blair's Christmas Land

This magical display at the Cumberland Inn Museum allows you to relive and enjoy the Christmas Season all year long. It contains skiing bears, elves, a riding reindeer, tiny villages from around the world, and many other displays you and your family will enjoy. You can find Santa there as well from the Monday following Thanksgiving all the way until Christmas. Come and see for yourself!