Creative Discovery Museum - Chattanooga, TN

Tennessee RiverPlay is now open! The second floor is closed for renovations. Tickets will be discounted through August 15.

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

Ignite Discovery

We're creating the new CDM! Help the region’s leader in experiential learning expand to meet the needs of future generations.

Gear up for summer camp! Registration is open.

Our inclusive, week-long camps make science and art come alive for children and immerse them in a playful, learning-rich environment. Camps available for ages 4 and up.

Featured Exhibits

Tennessee RiverPlay

Make a splash in CDM's newly renovated exhibit!

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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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Little Yellow House

Pretend and play in Little Yellow House, our exhibit designed specifically for our youngest visitors, newborns to 4-year-olds.

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Make It

Inspire the maker and inventor inside of you and turn your ideas into reality in Make It!

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Featured Events

Jul

4

Members Only

Red, White, and Blue Day

Join us for CDM's annual 4th of July celebration, Red, White and Blue Day!

12:00 pm

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4:00 pm

Jul

5

Members Only

Member Evening

We're staying open late just for members!

5:30 pm

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7:00 pm

Jul

14

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

New Year's Message from Henry Schulson, Executive Director

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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