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We love sparking big dreams through hands-on play! Whether checking heartbeats or brushing giant teeth, our littlest learners are exploring the world of healthcare in creative, meaningful ways.
Shout-out to our amazing volunteer featured here and all Muse Volunteers—your support helps inspire the next generation of doctors, dentists, and caregivers! 🥼
🎉School’s out early this week—let’s celeb 🎉School’s out early this week—let’s celebrate with a dance party! 🎧
Join us on May 22nd, 12pm - 4pm for our School’s Out Silent Disco, the perfect way to kick off summer break!

Add on a pair of Silent Disco headphones for just $5 (members) or $7 (non-members) and dance your way through the museum during this special afternoon event.

🎶 Music, movement, and hands-on fun—no registration required!
Let’s party after that final bell! 🔔💃
Sensory Night is back at Muse Knoxville! 🧪 Join Sensory Night is back at Muse Knoxville! 🧪
Join us on Tuesday, June 3rd, from 4:30–6:30PM for a calming, inclusive evening designed for children with special needs, autism, or sensory processing differences — and the families who love them. 💛

Enjoy hands-on STEAM exhibits, dimmed lights, reduced noise, and fewer crowds — all thoughtfully prepared to create a welcoming space for every child to thrive.

📍Pre-registration is highly recommended as space is limited.
🔗Register at the link in bio!
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Outreach is at the heart of our mission at Muse Kn Outreach is at the heart of our mission at Muse Knoxville — bringing hands-on STEAM learning beyond our walls and into the community. 💫

Thanks to the generous support of UT-Battelle and @oakridgelab, we're able to spark curiosity and inspire young minds all across East Tennessee. 💛🔬
🚀 Calling all little astronauts! Join us for Co 🚀 Calling all little astronauts!
Join us for Cosmic Explorers Summer Camp, a space-themed camp where rising Kindergarteners and 1st graders blast off on an out-of-this-world adventure. 🌌

Campers will journey through the solar system, exploring planets, stars, moons, and black holes!
✨ Dates:
June 9–13
July 7–11
July 28–Aug. 1
📍 Camp runs 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
🔗Register today at the link in our bio!
🎓 Last week, we celebrated the graduation of ou 🎓 Last week, we celebrated the graduation of our incredible Muse Apprenticeship Program (MAP) — and what a special evening it was! From their first day to graduation, each student showed dedication, growth, and curiosity, and we were honored to celebrate their achievements alongside their families.

A huge thank you to our inspiring keynote speakers, Kyniya Hutchinson and Marcus Walter from the University of Tennessee, for sharing their stories and encouragement.

And to our amazing sponsors — @knoxvillecity, Lawson Family Foundation, the Boyd Foundation, the Clayton Foundation, @empowerknox, and the Tennessee Space Grant Consortium — thank you for supporting a program that empowers individuals of all ages to grow their skills, build confidence, and explore future career pathways. 💼🌟

We’re so proud of our MAP graduates and can’t wait to see what they do next! 🧡
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 Summer’s Almost Here… Are You Summer Camp Ready? 🚀

Get ready for a season of hands-on learning and play at Camp Muse — our educator-led summer camp for rising Pre-K4 through 3rd graders!

🎟️ Spots are filling fast — register today and spark curiosity all summer long!

Register for Summer Camp HERE!

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