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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! 🛳


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We are keeping an eye on the weather 👀❄️ Fo We are keeping an eye on the weather 👀❄️For now, Muse Knoxville plans to be OPEN tomorrow, Saturday, January 31 | 9 AM–4 PM!⛄ We’ll be closely monitoring weather and travel conditions and will share any schedule updates here tomorrow morning. Be sure to check back before heading out!
🧸 Teddy Bear Clinic is this Saturday! Join UT N 🧸 Teddy Bear Clinic is this Saturday!Join UT Nursing students Saturday, January 31 | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM as kids care for their favorite stuffed friend and build comfort with doctor visits.Bring your favorite teddy bear or stuffed animal (extras available).✨ Free with admission | No registration requiredOther Upcoming Teddy Bear Clinic dates:• Saturday, January 31 | 9:00–1:00• Tuesday, February 17 | 9:00–1:00• Saturday, March 7 | 9:00–1:00• Tuesday, April 7 | 9:00–1:00
Join us this February for Code Quest Homeschool! 🤖📚K–5th grade homeschool sessions meet on Thursdays in 3-week themed series. Sign up for one session or join us all spring!👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Lab runs from 1:00–2:30 PM and invites the whole family to learn and explore together through hands-on fun.➡️Sign up at the link in bio!
Free Family Night at Muse! ✨ Bring the whole fam Free Family Night at Muse! ✨Bring the whole family for an evening of hands-on fun and exploration — for FREE!📅 Friday, January 30th🕔 5–7 PM🧪 No registration requiredPlay, learn, and make memories together at Muse!
Looking for something to do with the kids today? Looking for something to do with the kids today? We’re OPEN until 4 PM, January 27!☄️
Emergency Childcare Camp at Muse! 🚨 Join us whi Emergency Childcare Camp at Muse! 🚨Join us while school is out TOMORROW, Tuesday, January 27th!🧪For Pre-k(4)-4th grade students🚀8:30am - 3:30pm⭐️30 Spots Available!Sign up at the link in bio!🎉Muse is OPEN Regular Hours 10am - 4pm with NO Toddler Tuesday

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