Creative Discovery Museum - Chattanooga, TN

Beginning August 17, the museum will be closed Wednesdays through the Spring.

WELCOME TO

A PLACE TO

DISCOVER

Unearth the curiosities of the world through play, immersive exhibits, and hands-on activities in the heart of Chattanooga.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

It's a Winter Playland at CDM!

Sign up for Gingerbread Workshops, Winter Camp, Cheers to the New Year, and more!

Give the gift of discovery!

Purchase a gift membership now through the end of the year and receive a custom CDM puzzle!

Featured Exhibits

Tennessee RiverPlay

Make a splash in CDM's newly renovated exhibit!

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ArtSpace

Bring out your inner artist in our newest exhibit gallery, ArtSpace!

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Doc McStuffins

Experience the first children’s museum exhibit based on Disney Junior’s award-winning series, Doc McStuffins!

1.14.23

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5.7.23

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Excavation Station

Excavation Station features a large scale sand pit filled with dinosaur bones and plenty to explore!

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Featured Events

Dec

8

Members Only

Free Family Night

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

5:30 pm

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8:00 pm

Learn at Home

Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Day of Service

Books About Friendship

Happy Lunar New Year!

How are snowflakes formed?

Pass It On: Valentine's Day Edition

Ignite Discovery: Kids Edition

Science of Leftovers

Critter Encounter featuring Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches

The Science of Weather

Marshmallow Science

“Freedom Is” Poetry Prompt

Embroidery with Susan Parks

2019

Best Museum

Chattanooga Times
Free Press Best of the BEst

2019

Pinnacle
Award

Center for Innovative
Learning and Collaboration

2015

Rated #7

Children’s Museum in the country

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