12 Days of Christmas!

December 2nd -13th

12 Days of Christmas at Muse Knoxville

Step into a winter wonderland of holiday fun at Muse Knoxville! Our 12 Days of Christmas features festive activities for the whole family, including hands-on crafts, holiday-themed STEM projects, games, and special visits with Santa. From Sensory Santa to the Holiday Hop Silent Disco and Santa’s Workshops, there’s something magical for everyone to enjoy.

Create lasting memories, spark curiosity, and celebrate the season with creativity and play!

The 12 days lineup

Dec. 2 – *Sensory Santa | 5–7 PM | Tickets Below!

Dec. 3 – Polar Express Storytime & Activities | 12 PM

Dec. 4 – *Holiday Hop Silent Disco | 5–7 PM |Tickets Below!

Dec. 5 – Frosty the Snowman Storytime & Activities | 12 PM

Dec. 6 – Storytime & Activities with Santa & Mrs. Claus | 2–3 PM

Dec. 7 – Gingerbread Engineering ($10 add-on) | 9–11 AM

Dec. 8 – *Santa’s Workshop | 1–5 PM |Tickets Below!

Dec. 9 – Toddler Tuesday Gingerbread Engineering ($10 add-on) | 8:30–9:30 AM

Dec. 9 – *Santa’s Workshop | 5–7:30 PM |Tickets Below!

Dec. 10 – Member Morning Gingerbread Engineering ($10 add-on) | 8–10 AM

KSO Musical Storytime & Instrument Tasting | 1–2:30 PM

Dec. 11 – Who Will Guide My Sleigh Tonight? Storytime & Activities | 12 PM

Dec. 12 – How the Grinch Stole Christmas Storytime & Activities | 12 PM

Monsters Made with Love: Grinch Hearts | 12:30–4 PM

Dec. 13 – Gingerbread Engineering ($10 add-on) | 9–11 AM

Dec. 13 – Clarence Brown – A Christmas Carol

✨ Ticketed events marked with an asterisk. Admission add-ons noted. Registration is not required for all programs other than events listed below.

Sensory Santa!

Sensory Night with a Holiday Twist!

Join us on Tuesday, December 2, from 5–7 PM for a special Sensory Santa event at Muse Knoxville! Designed for children with sensory sensitivities and their families, this evening offers a calm, welcoming environment with dimmed lights, reduced noise, and plenty of festive fun.

🎄 Meet and take photos with Santa
🎨 Enjoy holiday-themed, sensory-friendly activities
💖 Create joyful memories in a relaxed, inclusive space

🎟️ $5 per person — includes admission and a digital photo with Santa.

Tickets Here!

Holiday Hop Silent Disco!

Dance into the holidays at Muse Knoxville’s Holiday Hop Silent Disco! Enjoy an evening of festive family fun as you groove to holiday hits through glowing headphones, sip hot cocoa, and explore the museum after hours.

✨ Event Highlights:

Silent disco with holiday and kid-friendly tunes
DIY snow globe craft
Holiday-themed tabletop activities
Hot cocoa station
Museum floor play

📅 Thursday, December 4, 2025 | 🕔 5–7 PM
🎟️ Tickets: Adults $7 | Member Child $12 | Non-Member Child $15

Bring your holiday spirit and best dance moves for a magical night of music and memories!

Tickets Here!

Santa’s Workshops!

Step into a winter wonderland of creativity and holiday cheer at Santa’s Workshop! Families can enjoy hands-on holiday activities, sweet treats, and festive fun for all ages.

✨ Event Highlights: