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Not a Box

by jbirdmarketing | Apr 24, 2023

“Not A Box” by Antoinette Portis.

Have your children ever played with an empty cardboard box? This book explores many of the possible creations that a box can become with just a bit of imagination. Be prepared for your child to ask for a box after watching what our box became!


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🚀 Blast Off into 2026 with Muse Knoxville! 🎉 🚀 Blast Off into 2026 with Muse Knoxville! 🎉

Join us for Cheer in the New Year, our biggest celebration of the year — all the fun of ringing in the new year without staying up past bedtime!

Families will enjoy:
🍳 Catered breakfast
🪩 Countdown to Noon & Ball Drop
🧃 Sparkling juice toast
🪐 Space-themed activity stations
🎒 New Year’s swag bags
🎶 Music & celebration throughout the museum

📅 Wednesday, Dec. 31 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
🎟️ Tickets: $30 Members | $35 Non-Members

Grab your tickets at the link in bio! ✨

A big thank you to @etpd4kids for their continued support of Cheer in the New Year! We’re so grateful for your partnership! 💛✨
At Muse Knoxville, we believe every child and fami At Muse Knoxville, we believe every child and family deserves the chance to learn, play, and grow — and that our community is stronger when we support one another. 💛

Now through November 30th, we’re offering two ways to support local families and ease barriers to play:
💫 Food Drive benefiting the Knoxville Dream Center's Mobile Food Pantry - bring non-perishable food items to donate and receive $2 off general admission (per person). Needed items include: Canned Foods and Non-perishables. Please do not bring glass items, fresh foods, or candy.
💫 Furloughed federal workers receive free admission for themselves + up to 3 family members. (present your government ID and photo ID to front desk)

Small acts can make a big impact — and together, we can make learning and play more accessible for every child in East Tennessee. 

*This discount cannot be combined with other discounts
Members! ✨ Every Wednesday from 8–10 AM, membe Members! ✨
Every Wednesday from 8–10 AM, members can enjoy extra morning playtime at Muse before regular public admission begins. 💛

Not a member yet? Join today and enjoy this weekly perk (and more!).
November weekly programs are here! 🍂 🧪 Tues November weekly programs are here! 🍂

🧪 Tuesdays
STEAM Sprouts (2 PM): Hands-on science & art fun
Mess Makers (2:30 PM): Creative messy crafts 

🎶 Wednesdays
Rhythm & Muse (2 PM): Music & movement
Tech Time (2:30 PM): Circuits, coding & robots

All programs are included with admission—no registration required.

💫 Thank you to our program supporters:
Mess Makers – @easttennesseefoundation Arts Fund for East TN
Tech Time – @Comcast Foundation
STEAM Sprouts – @volunteerpedia1
November at Muse! 🍂✨ Join us for Teddy Bear November at Muse! 🍂✨

Join us for Teddy Bear Clinic, Free Family Night, and Toddler Tuesdays! 💫Moms can recharge with Fit4Mom at Muse, and as always, members can enjoy early playtime during Member Mornings.

🎨 Weekly Programming Fun:
 🌱 STEAM Sprouts & Mess Makers on Tuesdays
 🎵 Rhythm & Muse & 💡 Tech Time on Wednesdays

Plus, festive fun is on the horizon—stay tuned for our 12 Days of Christmas events and Cheer in the New Year! 🎄🥂
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