We are CLOSED on Wednesdays through the Spring.

Argentina's Niños

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Natural Science Exhibit

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Doc McStuffins: The Exhibit
January 14-May 7
AmuseUm 2023: Full STEAM Ahead
Saturday, March 4, 2023

hours of operation

10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
OPEN Thursday - Tuesday
CDM is closed on Wednesdays through the Spring.

HOLIDAY HOURS:
OPEN January 1 from 12-5 p.m.
OPEN January 3

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EXHIBITS

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PERMANENT EXHIBIT

Climb to new heights in the multi-pod treehouse and take in the views of downtown Chattanooga.

PERMANENT EXHIBIT

Test your skills and learn new ones in STEM Zone! Featuring Make It, Build and Test, Robotics and Energy galleries.

PERMANENT EXHIBIT

Bring out your inner artist in our expansive exhibit, ArtSpace!

PERMANENT EXHIBIT

Make a splash in CDM's water exhibit, Tennessee RiverPlay!

PERMANENT EXHIBIT

Pretend and play in Little FarmHouse, our exhibit designed specifically for our youngest visitors!

PERMANENT EXHIBIT

UnEarthed explores what makes Earth unique from other planets through hands-on engagement.

Featured Events

Jan
11
Members Only
Free Family Night

Explore the entire Museum for free on the second Thursday of every month!

5:30 pm
-
8:00 pm
Mar
2
Members Only
AmuseUm '24: 1995 (CDM's Version)

We're going to party like it's 1995 at our annual fundraiser, AmuseUm!

7:00 pm
-
10:00 pm
2019, 2023
Best Museum
Chattanooga Times
Free Press Best of the BEst
2019, 2023
Pinnacle
Award
Center for Innovative
Learning and Collaboration
2015
Rated #7
Children’s Museum in the country
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