Muse for All
Muse for All
By donating to the Muse for All fund, your organization becomes a vital supporter of early childhood education and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) enrichment in our region. Your generosity not only fuels our essential programs but also helps sustain the daily operations of our museum, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and enriching environment for all visitors.
Critical funding needs include…
Field Trips
In-museum field trip opportunities for up to 90 students per trip. Includes a curriculum-based educational program chosen by the teacher, as well as a planetarium show, and play on the exhibit floor.
Outreach Programs
In-school educational programs that meet National and State curriculum science standards. Programs are provided to schools in 24 counties across East Tennessee, helping teachers expand their existing science curriculum with hands-on learning.
Steam Education Programs
Up to two hours of educational programming, presented at a school. The program includes five interactive stations demonstrating the value of hands-on STEAM learning, designed with the entire family in mind.
Family Access Memberships
A reduced-cost, year-long Muse Membership for families receiving public income-related assistance. This $25 membership grants unlimited access to Muse Knoxville.
Free Family Nights
Held the fourth Friday of each month, our Childhowee Park location offers free admission and planetarium shows from 5-8 pm, ensuring our museum is accessible to all families within our community.
Teacher Professional Development
In partnership with regional Pre K – 5th schools, Muse Knoxville offers professional development workshops for local early childhood and STEAM educators to address our community’s urgent curriculum needs.
Operational Excellence
Your generous contributions to the Muse for All fund extend far beyond programmatic support. They serve as the foundation of our museum’s day-to-day operations, enabling us to maintain our facilities, ensuring top-notch safety standards, and providing essential resources for our dedicated staff.