The city of Chattanooga boasts over 20 different museums and art galleries, including a children's science museum, the city's historical center, an African-American heritage museum, and more eclectic locations catering to specific hobbies and interests, such as the Chattanooga Museum of Steam Travel and the Trucking and Freight Hall of Fame. The bulk of these are located around the downtown area, just waiting for someone to come spend an afternoon exploring.