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Knoxville's Children's Museum

Muse Knoxville is a children’s Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Math (STEAM) museum in Chilhowee Park. Our programs in the museum, schools across East Tennessee, & throughout Knoxville bring STEAM, the arts, health & wellness & emergent literacy to life in children’s minds.

Plan Your Visit

Empowering Children Through the Power of Play

Through a variety of hands-on and inquiry-based exhibits and outreach programs for children, we seek to ensure that the Power of Play is available to every family.

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“Three words: Little. Kids. Heaven. My 4 yr old loves going to the Muse Knoxville and can stay for hours. My 11 yr old loves it and spends a lot of her time in the craft area. A cheerful staff member greets us, and the space and restrooms are always well-sanitized.”

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Featured Programs

Our programming, exhibits, and events are always changing like the seasons. Don’t worry though – we’ve highlighted some “must knows” below!

Field Trips

Field Trips are available Monday – Friday and last from 9:30 am -12:00 pm. Each field trip includes a planetarium show.

STEAM Nights

STEAM nights include STEAM-based tabletop activities throughout the museum campus. Join us for one of our most attended outreach programs that will bring the power of play into your child’s weekly programming.

Outreach Education Programs

These programs meet National & State curriculum science standards. Programs are provided across East TN, helping teachers expand their science curriculum with hands-on learning.

Family Access Memberships

A reduced-cost, year-long Muse Membership for families receiving public income-related assistance. This membership grants unlimited access, including events and camps.

Free Family Nights

Held the fourth Friday of each month, our Childhowee Park location offers free admission and planetarium shows from 5 – 7 pm, ensuring our museum is accessible to all families within our community.

Summer Camp 2023

We’re back with four BRAND NEW camp programs spanning 7 weeks! Topics focus on science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics! Our immersive, hands-on activities are a great way to learn through play!

We Bee Long

COMING SOON! Join us at the Muse as we understand the important role of pollination in our world, and become conservation advocates for honeybees, while learning the communication methods of honeybees.

KNOXVILLE’S ONLY
PUBLIC-ACCESS PLANETARIUM

Because the Planetarium becomes very dark during shows, we do not recommend bringing children under age 4. Showtimes and show availability are subject to change.

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A Word

From The Executive Director

“Now more than ever kids need to be engaging in fun learning experiences and play. Play is what launches them into them making their own discoveries and becoming their own creative selves.”

– Allison Comer

Thank you to our

Corporate Sponsors

Thank you for joining us in our mission to inspire and empower all children through transformative learning experiences!

Cancellations for a full refund minus a $50 cancellation fee will be allowed until 30 days prior to the registered week of camp.

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