New At Muse!

Mini Food City!

Step into Mini Food City

You can take on the roles of shop owners, community helpers, and shoppers while exploring the world of food and grocery shopping through imaginative play. From farm to store, this hands-on exhibit sparks curiosity, creativity, and even the seeds of future careers.

Thanks to our incredible partners—Food City, the Siddiqi Charitable Foundation, and First Horizon Foundation—you can enjoy shopping fun, healthy food education, and financial literacy activities all in one vibrant, interactive experience. Mini Food City is fun for the whole family while offering valuable learning opportunities!

Healthy Smiles Station!

Discover the importance of dental health

Part of the Healthy Kids Clinic Exhibit! This hands-on experience lets you explore proper brushing, dental care, and healthy habits in a fun and interactive way.

Made possible with the support of East Tennessee Pediatric Dentistry, this engaging exhibit makes learning about healthy smiles exciting for all ages!

Stellar Playground!

Shape the Universe, One Star at a Time.

Explore the cosmos at Muse Knoxville’s newest Tech Play exhibit! Drag, drop, and fling suns and planets on a giant multitouch display, then watch as gravity sends your creations—and those of other players—into mesmerizing motion.

Made possible with the support of the Comcast Foundation, Stellar Playground is a fun, hands-on way to learn about space, motion, and teamwork.

Safety Fencing!

Outdoor Exhibit Safety Upgrades

Enjoy peace of mind while you play! Our outdoor exhibits now feature brand-new safety fencing to help ensure a safe, welcoming environment for all visitors. This update enhances the experience for families and supports even more worry-free fun during your next trip to Muse Knoxville.

Weather Wonders!

Dive into the world of weather!

Explore the exciting science of weather in our brand-new Weather Wonders exhibit! Discover your Climate Action Hero identity, step inside the Whirlwind Room to experience a tornado, and test your knowledge with the Interactive Habitat Match-Up, learning how weather shapes ecosystems.

Tech-To-Go Zone!

Available at the front desk | Exclusive member perk

Take STEM home with you with Tech – To – Go!

Muse Knoxville’s Tech To-Go program brings the excitement of STEM learning from the museum to your home! This exclusive member perk allows families to check out engaging, hands-on technology kits designed to inspire creativity and exploration.

From coding challenges to engineering projects, Tech To-Go offers a variety of activities that spark curiosity and make learning fun. It’s the perfect way to extend the Muse experience and foster a love for science, technology, engineering, and math—all from the comfort of home.

Not a member yet? Join today to unlock this exciting benefit and so much more!

New Planetarium Show!

Dinosaurs: a story of survival | Showing everyday

Celeste will join Moon on a journey through time. An exciting adventure that will show them the dinosaurs and the Earth as it was in the very distant past. understanding and cooperation in ensuring a positive experience for all participants!

Check out our planetarium schedule and plan your visit today!