OPEN Tues – Fri: 10AM – 4PM | Sat & Sun: 9AM – 4PM
*Special Hours:
Tues: Toddler Tuesday 8:30AM – 9:30AM  | Wed: Member Morning 8AM – 10AM 

(865) 594-1494 |  Directions | Member Login

  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow
An animated gif of the Muse Knoxville logo
  • Visit
    • Plan Your Visit
    • Membership
    • Weekly Programs
    • Exhibits
    • Planetarium
    • Accessibility
  • Experience
    • Birthdays & Parties
    • Camp Muse
    • Events Calendar
    • Free Family Nights
    • Sensory Nights
    • Teddy Bear Clinic
    • Team Building
    • Community Event Request
    • New at Muse!
  • Education
    • Field Trips
    • School Based Learning
    • 2026 Summer Field Trips
    • 2026 Summer Outreach Programs
    • Mobile Planetarium
    • Family Engagement Nights
    • Homeschool Programs
  • Join
    • Become a Member
    • MAP & Ambassadors Programs
    • Student Advisory Board
    • Volunteer
    • Subscribe to Muse News
    • Create Membership Login
  • About
    • A Look Back
    • Our Story
    • Annual Report
    • In the Media
    • Leadership
    • Contact
  • Donate
    • Make a Donation
    • Muse for All
    • Donation Request
  • Gift Cards
    • Gift Cards | Give the Gift of Play

Float Your Boat Part I

by jbirdmarketing | Apr 24, 2023

Why do some objects lay smoothly on top of the water and some objects drop straight to the bottom? You might think that heavy objects sink and light objects float. This sounds right… until you think of large boats! 🛳


You may also like

Solids, Liquids & Gases
Solids, Liquids & Gases
Science
Soap & Pepper Germs
Soap & Pepper Germs
Science
Pumpkin Volcano
01:33
Pumpkin Volcano
Science
1234»
Page 1 of 4

Recent Posts

  • Event Recap

Recent Comments

No comments to show.

follow us on

Instagram

Spring Break just got better!🐞🐦 Spring into Spring Break just got better!🐞🐦Spring into STEAM at Muse Knoxville | Monday, March 9 – Sunday, March 15 | Fun all day!What's in Store:🐦 BIRDS – Learn bird calls, fun facts, and how different beaks help birds survive🐞 BUGS – Investigate insects up close using digital microscopes and X-ray imagery🌸 BLOOMS – Discover flower scents, learn plant parts, and create botanical art🎨 IN MAKESPACE – Design nature-inspired creations using flowers, leaves, and insects⭐Programming at 2pm:Tuesday: Move Like Animals with Zoo KnoxvilleWednesday: Leaf Photography & Bird Sound GuessingThursday: Nature Sun PrintsFriday: DIY Seed PaperThis week of exploration is made possible by @tva — thank you!*All activities are included with admission.
Getting a little help from Bluey today💙 Getting a little help from Bluey today💙
So proud of our Muse Apprentices! 💛 They recen So proud of our Muse Apprentices! 💛They recently heard from students at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and a special guest from the @youthforce_bgctnv  Program at the Boys & Girls Club about building strong resumes and preparing for the future.We also practiced mock interviews and each student received their very first professional headshot — such a big milestone! 📸At Muse, we’re proud to be a community hub supporting children and teens of all ages as they're learning to step into what’s next.
March weekly programs are here! 🦋🌱 🧪 Tue March weekly programs are here! 🦋🌱🧪 TuesdaysSTEAM Sprouts (2 PM): Hands-on science & art funMess Makers (2:30 PM): Creative, messy crafts🎶 WednesdaysRhythm & Muse (2 PM): Music & movementTech Time (2:30 PM): Circuits, coding & robotsAll programs are included with admission—no registration required.Fun for all ages!💫 Thank you to our program supporters:Mess Makers – @easttennesseefoundation Arts Fund for East TNTech Time – @Comcast FoundationSTEAM Sprouts – @volunteerpedia1
Join us this week for March Math Madness Homeschoo Join us this week for March Math Madness Homeschool! 📊✨K–5th grade homeschool sessions meet on Thursdays in 3-week themed series. Sign up for one session or join us for the rest of spring!➡️ Sign up at the link in bio!*Due to Spring Break, there is no Family Lab in March.
March at Muse! 🦋 We’re Springing into STEAM i March at Muse! 🦋We’re Springing into STEAM in a big way! Celebrate the science of the season during Spring Break, March 9–15. PLUS, join us for Pi Day fun! 🥧 There’s something exciting for everyone!*Registration required for select events. Register at the link in bio!

Stay Up to Date on Events, News & More

"*" indicates required fields

Name*

MUSE Knoxville

Children’s Science Museum
516 N. Beaman St
Knoxville, TN 37914
(865) 594-1494
info@themuseknoxville.org

Hours of Operations

🕒 Tues – Sun: 10 AM – 4 PM
Tues: Toddler Tuesday 8:30AM – 9:30AM
Wed: Member Morning 8AM – 10AM
Thurs & Fri: 10AM – 4PM
Sat & Sun: 9AM – 4PM
CLOSED on Mondays starting Sept. 15, 2025

Quick Links

Volunteer
Plan a Visit
Donate
Upcoming Events
Create Membership Login

Follow Us on Social

  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow

Muse Knoxville is a 501(c)(3) Organization

Awards & Recognition

2022 Change Award

2022 Bronze Award

©2024 All Rights Reserved | Muse Knoxville 

X